Tulsa Police Announce Charges Against 2 TPD Officers Accused Of Concealing A Shooting

The Tulsa Police announced charges against two officers accused of concealing a shooting in 2020.

Lt. Marcus Harper and Officer Ananias Carson have been charged with accessory to a felony in connection with an August 24, 2020 shooting. Tulsa Police Chief Franklin announced that both officers have been placed on leave without pay.

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According to an affidavit, Lt. Harper and Officer Carson were called to the home of former TPD officer Latoya Lisa Dythe after a shooting near 61st and Peoria involving Edward Townsell and Jonathan Jones. The affidavit states Jones was at the home of Dythe with the weapon used in the shooting when the two officers arrived. Harper and Carson knew of Jones's involvement but did not report the crime and advised Dythe not to tell anyone they were present at the apartment.

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