A Poteau family is reeling after a weekend shooting left a mother and daughter dead and the woman’s twin brother in handcuffs hundreds of miles away.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said 31-year-old Gabrielle Wilson and her 17-year-old daughter were found shot inside a Poteau home on Saturday. Investigators identified the suspect as Gabrielle’s twin brother, Grant Wilson. Authorities said Wilson was later spotted driving near Atlanta, Georgia, where a short pursuit ended with his arrest. He is expected to be extradited to LeFlore County to face criminal charges, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
According to 5NEWS, the shootings happened Saturday at a residence in Poteau. The outlet reports that OSBI agents later located Grant Wilson driving near Atlanta before a brief chase ended with his arrest, and that he faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the killings.
How the arrest unfolded
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said its special agents assisted local law enforcement in tracking the vehicle and taking the suspect into custody, per the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Officials have not released further details about the pursuit or commented on a possible motive, and they say the investigation is very much active.
Charges and what they mean
Prosecutors in LeFlore County will now review investigative reports and evidence before formally filing charges. Under Oklahoma law, a conviction for murder in the first degree can result in the death penalty or life without parole, according to the state statute on punishment for murder (21 O.S. a7 701.9).
Victims and the community
Investigators identified the victims as Gabrielle Wilson, 31, and her 17-year-old daughter, a detail also reported by 5NEWS. Authorities have not publicly discussed a motive or released information about the family’s circumstances. For now, they are keeping tight-lipped as they work the case and gather additional witness information.
Anyone with tips is asked to contact the OSBI confidential tipline at 1-800-522-8017 or email [email protected], according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. This story will be updated as charges are filed and local officials release more information.
