Police: Known Tulsa Gang Member Shot In North Tulsa

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TULSA, Oklahoma -- Tulsa Police are searching for those responsible for a shooting late Monday on the city's northside.

Twenty-five-year-old Kelvin Heard was taken to a Tulsa hospital after he was shot in the back of the head late Monday night.

Tulsa Police responded to a call around 11:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of North Rockford.

Police say a neighbor reported hearing an argument then a shooting outside her home.  When officers arrived they found Heard in the middle of the road.

EMSA took Heard to a Tulsa hospital.  Police have not confirmed his death even though earlier reports indicated Heard had died after arriving at the hospital.  

Police say Heard was a well-known gang member. 

Police recovered a revolver from the scene but aren't sure if it's the weapon that was used in the shooting or if it belonged to Heard.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.