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Date: 11-08-2022

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United States of America v. Christian James Harrison

Case Number: 4:22-cr-00001

Judge: Gregory K. Frizzell

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (Tulsa County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office

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Description: Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with second degree murder in Indian Country.

“Christian James Harrison, 20, of Tulsa, took the life of a 13-year-old boy. Today, he has been held accountable for this terrible crime. My thoughts are with the child’s family and friends,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. “Our children are meant to outlive us, not be struck down in senseless acts of violence. Law enforcement officials will continue to pursue justice for victims of violent crime to make our neighborhoods safer for all children.”

On Dec. 22, 2021, an argument occurred between Harrison, who was 19 years old at the time, and the victim’s older brother. The brother had been visiting his girlfriend at Harrison’s apartment. Shortly after, the young man returned with his 13-year-old brother—the victim, and another child to continue the argument. They found Harrison outside near the apartment mailboxes. During the argument, Harrison pulled out a firearm. The older brother asked Harrison if he was going to use the gun rather than fight. Harrison answered “yes” and shot at the group approximately seven times. Three bullets struck the victim. Harrison fled from the crime scene.

At approximately 6 pm, the Tulsa Police Department responded to shots fired at the apartment complex. Officers found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead at a Tulsa hospital.

Several witnesses identified Harrison as the shooter. On Dec. 28, 2021, the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service and FBI located and arrested Harrison outside a vacant trailer in Locust Grove.

The FBI, Tulsa Police Department, and Cherokee Nation Marshal Service conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven J. Briden is prosecuting the case.

18 USC 1151, 1153, and 1111: First Degree Murder in Indian Country
(1)
18 USC 1151, 1153, and 1111: Second Degree Murder in Indian Country
(1s)
18 USC 1151, 1153, and 113(a)(3): Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country
(2)
18 USC 924(c)(1)(A)(iii): Carrying, Using, Brandishing, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence
(3)

Outcome: 11/08/2022 43 MINUTES of Proceedings - held before Magistrate Judge James P O'Hara: Change of Plea Hearing held on 11/8/2022 , guilty plea entered, striking/terminating deadline(s)/hearing(s) as to Christian James Harrison (Court Reporter: FTR 5) (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
11/08/2022 44 CONSENT by Defendant to Proceed before a Magistrate Judge for Change of Plea (in Felony case) approved by Magistrate Judge James P O'Hara as to Christian James Harrison (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
11/08/2022 45 WAIVER of Right to have Thirty Days to Prepare for Trial approved by Magistrate Judge James P O'Hara by Christian James Harrison (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
11/08/2022 46 WAIVER of Right to Trial by Jury approved by Magistrate Judge James P O'Hara by Christian James Harrison (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
11/08/2022 47 PETITION to Enter Plea of Guilty and ORDER Accepting Plea by Magistrate Judge James P O'Hara as to Christian James Harrison (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
11/08/2022 48 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Christian James Harrison (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
11/08/2022 49 SEALED PLEA SUPPLEMENT (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 11/08/2022)

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