Woman killed in Tulsa road rage stabbing incident identified, man claims self-defense

Tulsa police are investigating a deadly stabbing that they say stemmed from a road rage incident. A man and woman were both injured in the confrontation, but the woman later died at the hospital. Tulsa Police identified her as Miashah Moses, 34.

How it started

The situation unfolded around 4 p.m. Saturday near East Admiral and South Garnett. According to investigators, a man told police he was being tailgated by a woman (Moses) in a red car.

Police say he tried to get away from Moses by driving through his neighborhood, but later saw her parked near his home and confronted her.

The altercation turns violent

Police say Moses pulled a steel rod from a car jack and struck him several times and damaged his vehicle.

The man told officers he warned Moses to stop. When she didn't, police say he pulled out a knife and slashed her in the abdomen.

Moses ran to a nearby relative’s house, where she was found by officers. Both individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment, but she later died from her injuries. The man was treated for head and arm injuries and then interviewed by detectives. His name has not been released.

What we know so far

Detectives say two witnesses were also interviewed. As of now, no arrests have been made and police say the investigation is ongoing. TPD shared online that the man claims self-defense.

Statement shared by Tulsa Police:

"Due to the complexity of this case, all evidentiary details and investigative findings will be submitted to the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office. The DA’s Office will carefully review the information to determine if charges are warranted."