On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, Audrey Kaylyn Adams, 27, was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend Connor Kinnamon, 27, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The incident occurred during an argument near the front door of her home while she was holding their five-year-old child. Kinnamon fled the scene but was later apprehended in Kansas. The victim had previously filed for an emergency protective order which was denied. Both parties had reportedly used methamphetamines hours before the shooting. The child was unharmed and taken by a grandparent. Kinnamon is charged with first-degree murder and is on suicide watch.
Country: United States
State/Province: Oklahoma, United States
City/Region: Stillwater
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Ex-partners
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Incident Date: April 5, 2026
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2026-04-05
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History of calls and denied protective order surface in Payne Co. murder case, victim killed Easter morning
Domestic Violence
The case involves a fatal domestic violence incident between ex-partners during a period of separation and conflict. The victim had sought legal protection which was denied, and there was a history of mental health and substance abuse issues. The escalation culminated in a lethal shooting during an argument, highlighting risks associated with denied protective orders and ongoing domestic disputes.
Suspect fled the scene but was apprehended in Kansas after police contact. The victim had filed for an emergency protective order which was denied for not meeting statutory requirements. Toxicology reports pending for both victim and suspect. The suspect is charged with first-degree murder and is on suicide watch. The child was unharmed and taken by a grandparent. Prior mental health and disturbance calls to suspect's home were noted.
No significant confusion reported; suspect identification and charges are clear. Toxicology results pending may affect understanding of incident context.
On Easter Sunday morning, during an argument at the victim's home, Connor Kinnamon shot Audrey Adams in the head while she was holding their child. The suspect fled in a vehicle but was later persuaded to surrender by police after a 911 call from his mother. The victim had previously sought but was denied a protective order. Both had used methamphetamines hours before the incident. The child was unharmed and removed from the scene by a grandparent. The suspect is in custody and charged with first-degree murder.
High risk due to prior disturbances, denied protective order, substance use, and escalation to lethal violence.
Denied protective orders can leave victims vulnerable to fatal violence. Substance abuse and mental health issues may escalate domestic conflicts. Early intervention and enforcement of protective measures are critical. The presence of children in domestic violence incidents requires urgent protective actions.
History of disturbances and mental health calls to suspect's home, victim's denied protective order, and substance use prior to the incident.
911 call by suspect's mother reporting his flight, body camera footage of deputy contact with victim, witness statements about argument and shooting.
Body camera footage, 911 call recordings, suspect's phone contact and surrender, toxicology tests pending.
Witnesses reported argument and shooting near front door; victim was holding child; suspect fled in vehicle; 911 call by suspect's mother; grandparent took child from scene.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial arrest and charges; toxicology results pending.
Exact relationship duration and detailed history of relationship stages remain unclear; toxicology results pending; mental health status details limited.