Tulsa Grandparents Stabbing Leaves Two 93-Year-Old Victims Dead, Grandson Arrested

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Tulsa Grandparents Stabbing Leaves Two 93-Year-Old Victims Dead, Grandson Arrested

A Tulsa grandparents stabbing investigation has led to the arrest of the victims' grandson after two 93-year-old grandparents were found fatally stabbed inside their apartment at a Tulsa senior living community. Tulsa Police say the suspect confessed to the killings following his arrest Friday night and is expected to face two counts of first-degree murder once he is released from the hospital.

The victims, Richard Garwood, 93, and Katherine Garwood, 93, were longtime residents of the Country Club at Woodland Hills senior living complex near 91st Street and Mingo Road. Investigators say the attack unfolded Friday evening before a coordinated search involving surveillance technology, license plate readers and multiple law enforcement agencies led to the suspect's arrest just hours later.

Tulsa Grandparents Stabbing Began With A 911 Call For Help

According to Tulsa Police, the suspect entered the senior living complex through a side entrance at approximately 8:20 p.m. Friday before attacking the couple inside their apartment with a knife.

Just six minutes later, at approximately 8:26 p.m., dispatchers received a brief medical call from Katherine Garwood. Authorities said the call suddenly disconnected before dispatchers could gather additional information. When officers arrived at the apartment, investigators found Katherine still holding her cellphone. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives immediately began reviewing surveillance video from inside the facility. Working with employees at the senior living community, investigators identified the suspect as the victims' grandson. Staff members also told officers he had left the property driving a red Chevrolet pickup truck.

Tulsa Police public safety information and news releases are available through the Tulsa Police Department.

Technology Helped Officers Locate The Suspect Within Hours

After identifying the vehicle, analysts with the Tulsa Police Department's Real Time Information Center used license plate reader technology to track the truck as it traveled through the Tulsa metro.

Police located the pickup traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 169 before receiving reports that it had crashed into an abandoned vehicle on westbound Interstate 244 at approximately 11:56 p.m.

Officers, assisted by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, conducted what police described as a high-risk felony stop. When the suspect refused repeated commands to exit the vehicle, officers broke a window, deployed pepper balls, and safely took him into custody.

Investigators said the suspect suffered a broken hip during the crash and remains hospitalized under police guard.

Criminal court records and future filings will be available through the Oklahoma State Courts Network.

First-Degree Murder Charges Expected After Hospital Release

Tulsa Police said the suspect was advised of his constitutional rights before speaking with investigators. During questioning, detectives say he confessed to fatally stabbing both grandparents.

Authorities have not publicly released the suspect's name. Police said formal charges have not yet been filed because the suspect remains hospitalized, but investigators expect him to be booked on two counts of first-degree murder once he is medically released.

The investigation remains active as detectives continue processing evidence and preparing the case for presentation to the Tulsa County District Attorney's Office.

Anyone seeking updates on criminal filings or future court proceedings can monitor the case through the Tulsa County District Attorney.

As with all criminal cases, the suspect is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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