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Charges dropped against three in death of Broken Arrow teen

PHOTO: Tyuane Barnes
Posted 3:45 AM, Mar 02, 2023
and last updated 9:59 PM, May 12, 2023

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Charges are dropped against three people initially charged in connection to the death of a Broken Arrow teen.

Decari Green was found shot in front of his home in January 2023. As many as 5 people were charged in his death until May 12th.

In a preliminary hearing on Friday the state moved to dismiss charges against Brandon Cortez, Jr., Tremaine Toliver, and Jacori Deon Whitmore "pending further investigation."

Another suspect, Kyleigh Deon Shaw, has a status hearing set for May 19. Another suspect Tyuane Barnes is a member of a federally recognized tribe and his case is in federal court.

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