OWASSO, Okla. — Owasso police responded to a fatal shooting near 102nd Street that left one victim dead on Aug. 20.
Officers determined the incident to be domestic and arrested 28-year-old Essence D. Fields for 2nd-degree murder. A 10-year-old child at the scene was released to other family members.
Essence Fields is now charged with first degree murder.
The victim was identified on Aug. 21 by police as 26-year-old Atia Kamare Fields. Records show Essence and Atia were married.
Essence was also a 4th grade teacher at Mills Elementary. Owasso Public Schools provided this statement regarding Essence's position at the school.
"Late last night, Owasso Public Schools was made aware of a legal situation involving one of its teachers that has resulted in their removal from the classroom. The district will have additional counselors available to students and staff members should they need support as we navigate the situation. Due to the ongoing police investigation, we are unable to comment further," the statement reads.
This is a developing story.
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