Benedict Howell dies in fatal Boynton shooting

Benedict Howell dies in fatal Boynton shooting

Fatal Boynton shooting death of Benedict Howell – Obituary

Benedict Howell has been identified as the man who was fatally shot in Boynton, Oklahoma, on Thursday, according to the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived at the scene shortly before 2 p.m. and found Howell lying in the middle of the road.

Emergency responders transported Howell to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries.

Authorities say the suspect, Adrian Jackson, fled the area on foot following the shooting but was later apprehended. Jackson has since been charged with murder and is being held at the Muskogee County Detention Center.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.