Steven Bruner Obituary – The 12-year-old who was tragically shot and killed at a residence in midtown Tulsa has been identified by the Tulsa Police. The young boy’s name is Steven Bruner. The incident occurred on Monday night at a house near 14th and Utica, which had been rented for a party through VRBO, a vacation rental website. This unfortunate event marks Tulsa’s first homicide of the year 2024. Tulsa Police Captain Richard Meulenberg expressed his dismay, stating that it is completely unacceptable for a 12-year-old to be the victim of such violence on the first day of the year. The police have determined that the shooting was not a random act, but rather a result of a dispute between multiple individuals.
The 12-year-old was not the intended target, as there had been previous conflicts between some of the juveniles present at the party and other individuals. The authorities have conducted interviews with various individuals, including party attendees, and are urging anyone with information or additional witnesses to come forward and assist in the investigation. If you have any relevant information, please contact the Tulsa Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.