RiverWest Apartment Complex Scene of Horror as Survivor Fights Through Pain and Fear
TULSA, OK — In the quiet of the early Sunday morning hours, peace was shattered by the piercing sound of gunfire. What should have been a safe space turned into a nightmare as Tulsa Police Officers responded to a domestic violence-related shooting at the RiverWest apartment complex — an incident that has left a woman injured, a community shaken, and deep wounds that go far beyond the physical.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a female victim suffering from three grazing gunshot wounds, the result of an act of violence that could have easily turned fatal. The suspect, identified as Raymond Howze, was **taken into custody** and now faces serious charges. But for the woman at the center of this tragedy, the road to recovery — physically, emotionally, and psychologically — has only just begun.
This was not a random crime. It was a brutal reminder of the silent epidemic that is domestic violence — one that too often unfolds behind closed doors and goes unheard until it becomes headline news. In this case, the victim survived. But many do not. And the trauma she now carries will last far longer than the bullet wounds she endured.
Neighbors awoke to flashing lights, the sound of sirens, and the terrible knowledge that something irreversible had happened just a few feet away. Some are still reeling from the realization that such violence unfolded so close to home. Others are outraged — heartbroken that yet another woman had to live through what no one should ever have to face.
Domestic violence is not just a private issue. It’s a community crisis. A public health emergency. A call to action that demands more than sympathy — it requires intervention, education, and unwavering support for survivors.