Weekly Safety Report: Fatal Shooting and Bull Riding Accident in McAlester, Oklahoma

Two incidents occurred in McAlester, Oklahoma this week. In the first incident, a man filed an intent to plead guilty to federal indictments for fatally shooting a woman and injuring another in December 2022. In the second incident, a 16-year-old teen died in a bull riding accident during a rodeo.

McAlester man files intent to plead guilty to federal indictments

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08/31/2023

Darius Alexander Presley, 22, announced his intent to plead guilty to federal indictments for murder and assault in Indian Country. He was indicted in April for the fatal shooting of a woman and injuring another person. The charges also include the use, carry, brandish, and discharge of a weapon during a crime of violence.

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• McAlester man files intent to plead guilty to federal indictments

Oklahoma teen killed in bull riding accident

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08/29/2023

Derby Gearhart, 16, died during a bull riding accident at a rodeo in McAlester. After being thrown off the bull, the animal stepped on him, resulting in his death. Gearhart was participating as a walk-on competitor in the company's final event of the 2023 season. He would have turned 17 the following day.

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• Oklahoma teen killed in bull riding accident

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