FAIRVIEW, Okla. — The investigation of a homicide by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is underway in Fairview with a suspect in custody.
On Sunday May 21st, 39-year-old Thomas Walker stepped into the Major County Sheriff’s Office and reported an altercation with another man.
When Sheriff’s responded to the scene near South County Road 219 and East County Road 52, they found 40-year-old Dennis Wilder deceased.
Walker was arrested after OSBI identified him as the suspect in this incident.
Very little about this case is known at the moment, but we will share updates once OSBI releases further details from their investigation.
Dennis’ family has started a GoFundMe page for memorial and funeral expenses.
Source: News 9

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