Man found shot and killed in Okmulgee County identified

A joint task force with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was found dead in the middle of a county road near Beggs Wednesday.

The man, who was identified Thursday as Allen Wright Jr., was found on North 100 Road off Highway 16 on the Okmulgee and Creek county line.

His body was found in the afternoon and authorities said he had been shot in the head and chest.

Investigators must first determine whether he was killed at the scene or elsewhere before being abandoned.

Neighbors told News On 6 off-camera they were surprised to see all the emergency vehicles blocking the road.

“So I don't think there's any concern for the neighbors. I don't think there's any concern for the farmers or anyone who's just driving on the roads. I think it's something unfortunate thing, but it happened,” said Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice.

Investigators from both counties are working the case, but Okmulgee is in the lead.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office.

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