A violent domestic incident at a south Tulsa apartment complex left a 49‑year‑old man dead, according to Tulsa Police.
Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called to the Avondale Apartments near 67th and Utica after a woman reported that her husband, Andrey Nears, attacked their 16‑year‑old son and then turned on her.
Investigators say the teen grabbed a gun kept inside the apartment and shot Nears in response, striking him in the head.
Officers arrived to find Nears dead at the scene.
The teen was questioned and released, and the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office will now review the case to determine whether any charges will be filed.
This marks Tulsa’s 21st homicide of 2026.
Domestic violence advocates stress that help is available for anyone experiencing abuse. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1‑800‑799‑7233 or by texting START to 88788.
For protective orders and in‑person support, the Family Safety Center is located at 2829 S. Sheridan Rd. offers services and can be reached at 918‑742‑7480.
