POCOLA, Okla. (KOKH) - OSBI agents investigated a double shooting on Tuesday in Pocola.
According to a news release from the agency, the Pocola Police Department first received a call about a shooting at a local apartment complex around 9 a.m.
When police arrived, they found 66-year-old Ella Moore dead just inside her son's apartment. 71-year-old Billy Moore was found dead outside the apartment.
During the investigation, OSBI agents found Ella had been visiting her son. When she left his apartment, she went next door. Agents say that's when her son heard gunshots and screams.
Agents say Ella's son retrieved his gun before going to the next-door apartment. He found his mother inside the apartment on the ground and saw Billy going for his weapon. Agents say Ella's son shot him.
Both Ella and Billy were pronounced dead at the scene.
OSBI agents say Ella had been estranged from her husband. A protective order was filed against him in May 2021.
No arrests have been made. The case is being sent to the LeFlore County District Attorney's office for review. The DA will decide on whether to press charges.