Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
A federal jury in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has found Cameron Lynn guilty on all counts of an indictment filed earlier this year. The charges include First Degree Murder in Indian Country and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country. Lynn was also convicted of Carrying, Using, Brandishing, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence, as well as Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in Indian Country.
"Our community is a much safer place due to Cameron Lynn’s conviction," stated U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. He extended gratitude to the Tulsa Police Department and the FBI for their collaborative efforts during the investigation.
The incident occurred on February 24, 2024. Tulsa Police responded around midnight to reports of gunfire near railroad tracks. Officers discovered two victims shot inside their tents at an encampment. Medical personnel provided aid; one victim was transported to a hospital after being shot in the abdomen, while Alcides Monroig succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses recounted that Lynn approached the encampment while they were asleep and began rifling through their belongings under the pretense of searching for his items. When asked to leave, Lynn allegedly opened fire on both tents before fleeing.
Several witnesses testified that they saw Lynn heading towards the encampment prior to hearing gunshots. Afterward, he reportedly ran towards them claiming self-defense and urged them to vacate the area. Before his arrest, Lynn attempted to alter his appearance but was apprehended by officers. During police interviews, he claimed his brother was responsible for the shooting.
Lynn is affiliated with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and remains in custody pending sentencing at a later date.
The case was investigated by both the FBI and Tulsa Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kenneth Elmore and Stephen Flynn.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime through cooperation between law enforcement agencies and communities. For further details about PSN, visit Justice.gov/PSN.
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