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Police identify man killed in Hwy 169 shooting, still searching for suspects

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TULSA, Okla. — One person is dead after a shooting in the southbound lane of Highway 169 near 31st.

Tulsa police said around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, an officer drove up on a disabled vehicle in that location.

The driver of the car was already outside and told police someone shot him and the passenger in his car. The passenger, 31-year-old Terrence McElwee was shot in the head and died in the car.

Police believe someone opened fire on the victim's vehicle as it drove on the highway.

Officers are still searching for a suspect or suspects, they said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.

No motive is known yet. The driver is expected to recover.

This is a developing story. 2 News will update as we learn more.


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