Tulsa Roundup: Juneteenth Shooting Arrests, City-Tribal Jurisdiction Deal, Downtown Curfew Starts

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. We begin today with breaking news out of downtown. Tulsa Police have charged a second suspect in connection with the fatal shooting during the Juneteenth Festival. Officers arrested Darmontre Peters, following earlier charges against 19-year-old Timetrious Shamar Moore. The investigation continues as our community searches for answers and healing after the tragic event that left one dead and seven injured. Law enforcement and city leaders are working closely with Greenwood residents, discussing new safety strategies and support for those affected. In another major development, the City of Tulsa and the Muscogee Nation have reached a landmark agreement on handling criminal jurisdiction. From now on, municipal criminal cases involving tribal citizens will be transferred to Muscogee Nation tribal court if incidents occur within city limits and reservation boundaries. This means more tailored justice, while the Tulsa Police Department retains authority over local law enforcement and traffic stops. A joint working group is set to address other public safety issues and deliver a report within eight months. Mayor Monroe Nichols emphasizes this as a step forward for city and tribal cooperation. Turning to city hall, the freshly approved downtown curfew is now in effect. Youth under 18 must be off the streets inside the Inner Dispersal Loop by 9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The aim is to keep young people safe and reduce late-night incidents. Approved work and events are exceptions, and the curfew runs through late October. Looking at today’s weather, we’re waking up to clear skies and a warm morning, but keep an eye out for afternoon thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Highs will reach near 93 degrees, with the heat index making it feel closer to 100. If you’re heading out for early Fourth of July festivities or tonight’s community events, grab water and stay cool. Speaking of events, tonight marks another gathering of Night Light Tulsa at 200 North Maybelle, running from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Food trucks and music are expected near Guthrie Green as the city gears up for a busy holiday weekend. The Tulsa Farmers Market returns Saturday morning at Kendall Whittier, offering fresh produce and local goods. In sports, the Tulsa Drillers pulled off a thrilling win last night, scoring in the ninth inning to edge Wichita. The series now moves to Wichita for the weekend. Meanwhile, local high school athletes continue to shine, with Memorial High’s soccer team bringing home a state semifinal berth this week. On the real estate front, inventory remains tight but steady, with around 1,000 active listings citywide and median home prices hovering near $220,000. The job market is steady, with local clinics and warehouses advertising for new hires ahead of the back-to-school rush. For our feel-good story, volunteers at River Parks have planted over 500 native wildflowers this week, brightening This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.