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BA double homicide suspect released from hospital, facing first-degree murder charges

Phillip Hammock
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UPDATE:

Phillip Hammock was released from the hospital and is facing two counts of first-degree murder after recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Phillip Hammock has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a shooting on May 10 that left a woman and her son dead.

Officers identified the victims as Annette Hammock and her 17-year-old son.

The suspect, Phillip Hammock, is being treated for a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He is in custody and in critical condition.

Officers found him inside the home with the two deceased.

City officials said the police answered a call around 11 a.m. in the 2500 block of West Honolulu Street.

Broken Arrow Public Schools sent out a statement to its staff and to high school families:

Dear BAHS Family,

It is with deep sadness that I inform you about a loss to our school community. Earlier today, one of our students died unexpectedly. This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school, especially our students. Our school has a Crisis Intervention Team made up of professionals trained to help with the needs of students, parents, and school personnel at difficult times such as this. We will have additional counselors available for any student who may need or want help surrounding this loss. Currently, our counseling services are provided by our partner agencies, Daybreak Family Services and Family & Children’s Services. If you would be interested in crisis counseling for your student, please call the BAHS office and we will assist in getting your student additional support.

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