Police have identified the victim of a homicide in Midwest City as 62-year-old Annie Brown, whose death is part of a broader investigation into a series of connected murders across Oklahoma. Local authorities are probing three separate homicides, which they believe may be related. The discovery of Brown’s body has led law enforcement to focus on a potential suspect, Richard Chambers, a 42-year-old man with ties to Brown’s household.
The investigation began early Wednesday morning when the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Midwest City Police Department. Officers were asked to check on Brown after her vehicle, which was registered to her, was found at the scene of a homicide in Pontotoc County. Upon arriving at Brown’s home on Locust Lane, police found her dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The discovery quickly prompted a search for Chambers, who had been living in Brown’s backyard and had taken her vehicle prior to the homicide.
As investigators pieced together the details, they learned of two additional murders in the town of Allen, located in Pontotoc County. While the identities of the victims have not yet been disclosed, law enforcement believes these deaths are connected to the Midwest City homicide. Chambers was subsequently named a person of interest, and a manhunt was launched for the suspect, who was considered armed and dangerous.
Chambers was eventually located near Ada, Oklahoma, and taken into custody without incident. Authorities are now working with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to explore the potential link between the Midwest City homicide and the two other killings in Pontotoc County. Although no definitive connections have been confirmed, investigators are reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses to better understand the sequence of events.
The Midwest City Police Department is actively urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation. While law enforcement has emphasized that the situation appears isolated and that there is no ongoing public threat, the investigation is ongoing. Authorities continue to gather evidence, hoping to provide clarity on the motive behind the murders and to ensure justice for the victims.
As the investigation progresses, the local community is left in shock, searching for answers. The Midwest City Police Department, in collaboration with the OSBI, remains committed to providing updates as new information becomes available. The department is also calling on the public to help solve the case by sharing any relevant information.