Reward Offered For Suspects Who Shot Wagoner Veteran

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations is offering a $5,000 reward in the case of a 73-year-old Wagoner man who was shot and left for dead Thanksgiving morning.

Tuesday, November 29th 2011, 4:11 pm

By: Dee Duren


A reward is now being offered for the arrest of the suspects who shot a 73-year-old veteran in the head and left him for dead in Wagoner County.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the suspects' arrest. Kenneth Payne was robbed and wounded as he left a gun range Thanksgiving day.

11/28/2011 Related Story: Wagoner Shooting Victim Recovers As Authorities Search For Suspect

Payne was shot several times and has undergone more than one surgery.

Payne told his family that two men shot him. They got away with a Cabela's gun caddy and four weapons – including a rare Mitchell Black Lightning .22 magnum rifle.

Agents are hopeful that someone will recognize the unusual gun.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact the OSBI at 1-800-522-8017.

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