OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — With heavy hearts and profound sadness, family, friends, and community members are mourning the untimely death of 47-year-old Jeffrey Gill, who tragically lost his life early Wednesday morning in Oklahoma City.
According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers were called to the 3100 block of Northwest Expressway, near North May Avenue, around 2 a.m. after reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Jeffrey lying in the roadway, suffering from severe injuries. Despite the tireless efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Authorities say the incident began as a confrontation between Jeffrey and another man, later identified as 24-year-old Darius Williams. Investigators believe the encounter quickly escalated, leading to the devastating outcome. Williams has since been taken into custody and booked on a second-degree murder complaint as detectives continue to piece together the details of what happened.
For those who knew Jeffrey Gill, the news has been nothing short of heartbreaking. Friends describe him as kind, hardworking, and full of compassion, a man who cared deeply for those around him and always lent a helping hand when needed.
“He was the type of person who’d stop to talk to you, who made you laugh, who just cared,” said one longtime friend. “To know that he’s gone like this—it’s hard to even understand.”
The Oklahoma City community has been shaken by the tragedy, as residents remember a man who was part of the fabric of their neighborhood. Many have shared prayers, condolences, and memories online, expressing disbelief and sorrow over the senseless loss.
Investigators are continuing their work, collecting evidence, reviewing footage, and speaking with witnesses to determine what led to the confrontation. Police have asked anyone with information to reach out to the OCPD Homicide Tip Line at (405) 297-1200, reminding the public that even the smallest detail could bring justice and closure to Jeffrey’s loved ones.
As the investigation unfolds, the pain of Jeffrey’s passing ripples through his community. Friends and family are leaning on one another for comfort, remembering the warmth, humor, and goodness he brought into their lives.
In the words of one family member: “Jeffrey didn’t deserve this. He had so much love to give, and our hearts are shattered. We just want answers and peace.”
Candlelight vigils and online tributes are being planned to honor Jeffrey’s life — a life remembered for its kindness and quiet strength.
The investigation remains ongoing, but for now, those who loved Jeffrey Gill are holding onto cherished memories and finding solace in one another as they mourn a man taken too soon.
May his soul rest in peace, and may those who loved him find comfort and healing in the days ahead.