TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police have arrested Jeffrey Aguirre, also known as “Joker,” in connection with a deadly shooting near 51st Street and Harvard Avenue.
Aguirre was taken into custody Thursday night and booked into the Tulsa County Jail on more than $1 million bond. He faces charges of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction.
Details of the Shooting
Officers responded to the Tradewinds Central Inn around 2 a.m. on Sunday after receiving reports of a shooting in the parking lot. Police found 28-year-old Marcus Vazquez suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Vazquez was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to investigators, surveillance video showed Aguirre exiting a gold vehicle and shooting Vazquez multiple times before fleeing the scene. Witnesses told police that Vazquez had been receiving threats from Aguirre prior to the shooting. Detectives also used surveillance footage from nearby businesses to confirm Aguirre as the suspect.
Ongoing Investigation
Tulsa police are continuing their investigation into the shooting. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
Summary Table of Key Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Suspect | Jeffrey Aguirre (“Joker”) |
| Charges | First-degree murder, possession of a firearm after a felony conviction |
| Bond | $1 million+ |
| Victim | Marcus Vazquez, 28 |
| Location | 51st Street and Harvard Avenue, Tulsa, OK |
| Scene | Tradewinds Central Inn parking lot |
| Investigation | Ongoing; witnesses and surveillance footage used to identify suspect |
The arrest of Jeffrey Aguirre follows a deadly shooting in Tulsa that claimed the life of Marcus Vazquez. Surveillance footage and witness accounts were key to identifying the suspect, and authorities continue to investigate. Residents are encouraged to share information with Crime Stoppers to aid in the ongoing investigation.
