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In a tragic twist of fate, an Oklahoma man’s plans for marriage have been overshadowed by a serious accusation following his bachelor party. Nolan Engel finds himself charged with second-degree murder, accused of taking the life of Braden Uhlmann.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) reports that the alleged incident unfolded in the early hours of April 4th. McCurtain County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an emergency call at a residence in Broken Bow, where they discovered Uhlmann with a gunshot wound.
Despite being swiftly transported to a nearby hospital, 21-year-old Uhlmann succumbed to his injuries, according to authorities. This prompted an extensive investigation by local law enforcement, with support from the OSBI.
Upon gathering evidence and piecing together the events of that fateful night, investigators arrested Engel, aged 22, concluding he was responsible for the shooting. The incident has cast a shadow over what should have been a celebratory time for the groom-to-be.
During an investigation into the deadly shooting—which also included assistance from the OSBI—authorities concluded that Engel shot Uhlmann and placed the 22-year-old under arrest, investigators said.
The shooting took place, according to local station KXII, during Engel’s bachelor party.
Engel—who had been on the trip with three other friends—allegedly told investigators, per court documents obtained by the news outlet, that he heard knocking noises and saw a shadow moving outside the Airbnb cabin he rented before he fired a shot with a 9mm handgun.
When he and another friend went outside, they discovered Uhlmann laying on the porch with a gunshot wound to his upper chest, according to the court records.
As officers arrived on the scene, authorities alleged that Engel made “spontaneous statements” identifying himself as the shooter, per the court records.
Oxygen reached out the OSBI, who declined to provide additional details about the case. District Attorney Mark Matloff also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Engel is currently being held at the McCurtain County Jail.
His next court date is scheduled for April 28, according to court records reviewed by Oxygen. Oxygen reached out to his attorney Jared Cannon, but did not receive an immediate response.