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1 week ago | 
kswo.com | Cole Brumbelow |Justin Stevens
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The next time you see a Comanche County Sheriff’s Deputy around, they may look a bit different. On Thursday, May 1, deputies began wearing their new uniforms through grants from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office. The new uniform includes tactical pants, a breathable shirt with the official patch of the sheriff’s office and a green tactical vest.
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3 weeks ago | 
kswo.com | Haley Wilson |Justin Stevens
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Following the Oklahoma City bombing, first responders, including Lawton Police officers, went to help. 7News spoke with one officer who is still on the police force and he says they arrived on scene within hours. Below is Sgt. David Schucker’s recounting the memories of him answering the call to help. 7News spoke with one officer who is still on the police force and he says they arrived on scene within hours. Copyright 2025 KSWO. All rights reserved.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
kswo.com | Colten Neighbors |Justin Stevens
COMANCHE CO., Okla. (KSWO) - New features are rolling out for subscribers of the Comanche County Emergency Management’s ‘Regroup’ push alert system. The system will send out different advisories, alerts and other important information to residents in the county, including things like road and lane closures.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
kswo.com | Justin Stevens |Alex Rosa-Figueroa
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Jury selection started Monday, Aug. 6, for the murder trial of a man charged in a 2022 shooting death. John Bourne is charged with second degree murder in the death of Ian Martinez. According to police, Martinez was allegedly killed after making a joke about a stolen lighter, only for Bourne to show up later and allegedly shoot him. You can count on 7News to keep you updated as this story continues. Copyright 2024 KSWO. All rights reserved.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
kswo.com | Justin Stevens |Alex Rosa-Figueroa
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton-Fort Sill Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers received some recognition during the association’s annual reunion in Ohio. The reunion event is a time for members to meet and catch up in fellowship, all while educating each other about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers. The Lawton-Fort Sill Chapter came home with an award, recognized for their tireless work within their community and overall support of the association.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
kswo.com | Justin Stevens |Justin Rose
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - An 18-wheeler caught on fire in Lawton, Monday, July 29, which led to parts of 82nd Street closing down. The Lawton Fire Department responded to the fire on 82nd Street, just south of Rogers Lane. Authorities closed down 82nd Street between Rogers Lane and NW Quanah Parker Trailway while they were addressing the fire. It is currently unclear how the 18-wheeler caught on fire. The driver of the vehicle was able to get out without serious injury.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
kswo.com | Justin Rose |Justin Stevens
COMANCHE CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A vehicle rollover that took place Monday, July 15, on State Highway 65 has led to one death. A truck carrying carbon dioxide rolled over and caught fire on State Highway 65, just south of Mountain View Road, killing one driver and injuring a passenger who was extricated from the wreckage. Sterling Fire and Police Department, along with Cox Store, Valley View, OHP, Kirk’s, Comanche County Sheriff’s Office and Survival Flight all responded to the crash.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
kswo.com | Justin Stevens |Colten Neighbors |Justin Rose
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The United Service Organization (USO) kicked off their summer events with a big one in Lawton. USO hosted a 5,000 water balloon fight earlier today, June 13, where kids had fun with numerous activities. In addition to the balloon fight, the Army Band was on hand to play some tunes, and the Army community services hosted a craft area. This event is one that is on the mind of the organizers every year.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
kswo.com | Kevin Haggenmiller |Justin Stevens
FREDERICK, Okla. (KSWO) - The man accused of shooting and killing a man in Frederick in October 2023 was formally arraigned in a Tillman County courtroom this morning, June 7. Michael Lee Lorah is charged with first degree murder for the death of Jake Zuniga. Court documents suggest Lorah shot Zuniga unprovoked. Lorah entered a plea of not guilty. 7News spoke with the mother of the victim, who says today was a difficult day.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
kswo.com | Justin Stevens |Colten Neighbors |Justin Rose
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The trial of Aaron Koomsa Junior, who is charged with first degree manslaughter in the death of Billy Moore, continued April 17, at the Comanche County Courthouse. The state called two more witnesses to testify during the trial. The first was the state medical examiner who went over Moore’s autopsy. The examiner said she observed five stab wounds, two of which were fatal. Following the medical examiner, one of the lead detectives in the case took the stand.
