Authorities Identify Man Found Dead In Osage County

A man's body found in Osage County has sparked a homicide investigation after the Osage County Sheriff's Office said the finding was suspicious.

Thursday, August 29th 2019, 4:39 pm

By: News On 6

Authorities Identify Man Found Dead In Osage County

A man's body found in Osage County has sparked a homicide investigation after the Osage County Sheriff's Office said the finding was suspicious.

According to OCSO, the body of a deceased male was found by a land owner near Highway 123 and County Road 2300 August 28. The victim has since been identified as Lakenvian Jernigan.

This started an investigation after OSCO said "the death was suspicious in nature." Bartlesville Police are also helping in the investigation.

If you have any information that can help in the investigation, call 918-338-4001 or 918-338-4015.

We will update this story as it develops...

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