SAPULPA, Okla. — Sapulpa police responded to a stabbing around 1:30 p.m. on July 15, finding a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old with stab wounds.
Both were transported to the hospital, where the 15-year-old died and the 16-year-old being treated for their injuries.
Richard Edward King is charged with first-degree murder, assault and battery, and assault and battery with intent to kill. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 1.
Sapulpa police say King is the uncle of the 15-year-old and the father of the 16-year-old. Another adult and child were in the home and were unharmed, according to police.
Police found a knife nearby the scene after King's arrest.
2 News Oklahoma spent the following day in Sapulpa speaking with neighbors.
Andrew McGoy, a long-time Sapulpa resident, was especially saddened, especially considering children were involved.
He said he knew the family involved.
"Really nice – as far as I can tell – they were really nice kids, they were real polite and mannerable," McGoy said.
Sapulpa Public Schools will host counseling services at Sapulpa High School Library today and Monday. You can reach the crisis unit hotline at 1-877-327-3657.
Sapulpa Public Schools is devastated to learn of tragic events which took the life of a Sapulpa High School student on Saturday. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the student's loved ones, friends, teachers, and classmates during this incredibly difficult time.
This is a developing story.
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