OKLAHOMA CITY — A man was found dead early Monday near railroad tracks in the 2100 block of South McKinley Avenue, and police are investigating the case as a homicide.
The death is being counted as homicide #23 for the City of Oklahoma City in 2025.
Patrol officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department responded at about 2:43 a.m. to a check-the-welfare call reporting a man lying near the tracks. When they arrived, they found the body of Demetree Roberson, 36.
MSgt Gary Knight said in a press release that Roberson had injuries “consistent with homicide.”
No arrests have been made so far. Investigators ask anyone with information to contact the Homicide Tip-Line at 405-297-1200.
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