Victim In Tulsa Axe Attack Dies From Injuries

The Tulsa man who was struck in the head with an axe earlier this week has died from his injuries. Police now the suspect is facing 1st-degree- murder charges.

Friday, October 21st 2022, 9:38 am

By: News On 6

TULSA, Okla. -

The man who was attacked with an axe and struck in the head has died from his injuries, according to Tulsa Police.

Investigators say the victim, 22-year-old James "Jimmy" Patterson was sitting on the couch in the apartment eating when Israel Trejo was standing in the living room holding an axe that he was trying to buy from someone else.

According to TPD, after a few minutes of holding the axe, Trejo swung it hitting Patterson's head. Police say Patterson and Trejo never spoke to one another. Trejo tried to run from the house but officers were able to catch him near 6th and Peoria.

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Patterson was taken to the hospital with the axe still in his head. Several witnesses were in the house at the time, and security cameras recorded the incident on video.

Trejo is now in the Tulsa County Jail for complaints of 1st Degree Murder.