CHOCTAW COUNTY, Oklahoma (February 4, 2022) – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating the death of a Hugo man last night in a rural area near Sawyer, Oklahoma.
Just before midnight, a 9-1-1 call was received by dispatch reporting a shooting. Choctaw County deputies and Choctaw Tribal police responded to the scene and found Lonnie Cole, 29, dead outside of the home. At that point, the OSBI was requested by the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office.
Based on the initial investigation, the homeowner arrived at the house and found Cole in his home. There was an altercation between the two men before the homeowner shot Cole.
No arrests have been made. This is an open investigation and there is no additional information to release at this time. Once the OSBI investigation is complete, a prosecutorial report will be submitted to the District Attorney’s Office. The DA will determine if charges will be filed or not.
