September 12, 2017
By Paragon News Director Paul Joseph –
Authorities have a person of interest in custody following a homicide in Hammon.
Roger Mills County Sheriff Darren Atha says the crime occurred in Roger Mills County on tribal Indian land so he has been unable to release any information.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, the BIA, along with the FBI are handling the case at this point.
According to Atha, a number of law enforcement agencies continue to work together gathering statements and locating and preserving evidence. He says their joint effort brought about a quick apprehension of a suspect. He adds that he’s been pleased with everyone’s effort.
He’s directed inquiries regarding the murder to the Director of Public Affairs with the Office of Indian Affairs. That person has not responded to questions from Paragon Communications nor have they released any more information than what was already known.
Both his sheriff’s office and the Custer county Sheriff’s office along with the FBI and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have all actively involved in the incident that is under BIA jurisdiction.
Atha adds, however, that his office continues to express condolences to the family of the victim.
It’s been rumored that a residence was additionally burned at the same time of the murder.
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