Welcome Teen Killed in Drive-by Shooting
The father of a Tulsa teen killed in a drive -by shooting says senseless violence must stop. Police were called to a drive-by shooting last night in the 5600 block of North Frankfort. When officers arrived they found 18-year-old Joseph Adetula lying in the street with several gunshot wounds. Police say he later died at an area hospital. Last night's shooting makes 9 homicides in a past two weeks. Dayo Adetula explains what happened. “I was inside a girl came in said Joseph got shot, Joseph got shot. I ran to where he was lying in the floor like a dog... crying." It was a sight Dayo Adetula says he could have never imagined. "I didn't know what to do. I touched him, I said who shot you. He couldn't say nothing- he was just lying there you know. I saw him bleeding. " Police say the summer months bring out every one-- the good and the bad. Officer Scott Walton says, “there's more intermingling of people more opportunity for crime to occur." That's Dayo's biggest fear, that another parent will feel what he's feeling. "My son is gone. Nobody deserves this, it's too much, it's just too much." The family did not have insurance for Joseph. Family members have started a trust fund at Freedom Bank of Oklahoma. (82-805-1) P.O.BOX 6538 Tulsa Oklahoma 74156-0538 . (918)425-4381 Police don't have a lot of suspect information at this time. They're looking for a light tan , 4-door vehicle. If you know anything about this case call Crimestoppers at (918)596-COPS....
I am investigating the murder of a young man, Joseph Adetula, that occurred at approximately 8:40 P.M. on July 4th,2005 Tulsa Oklahoma USA.Joseph was shot to death while walking in the area of 5700 N. Frankfort Ave. Tulsa Okalahoma USA He was only eighteen years old.
I would greatly appreciate any information that you may have pertaining to this case,I know many times that people are reluctant to come forward with information because they are afraid that they will have to testify in court.
You may remain anonymous. I will not even ask your name.The information you provide, even if it is anonymous, will still guide me in locating the person(s) responsible for this senseless act of violence.
Thank you in advance,
Det.Jeff Felton
Office telephone-(918)596-9141
You can reach me 24 hours a day at (918)724-6929

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