MOST WANTED SHOOTING SUSPECT — Tulsa Police Searching for Gary Colbert, Jr. Following Violent Home Invasion and Shooting
TULSA, OK — The Tulsa Police Department’s Fugitive Warrants Unit is urgently asking for the public’s help in locating 34-year-old Gary Colbert, Jr., who is wanted in connection with a violent shooting that took place during a home invasion attempt on May 31, 2025.
Officers responded to a home near 12th Street and Rockford Avenue following a 911 call reporting an attempted burglary. According to investigators, the female victim reported that Gary Colbert, Jr. arrived at her residence and aggressively banged on her back door, attempting to force entry. When he was unsuccessful, he allegedly moved to a bedroom window in an effort to gain access.
Fearing for her safety, the victim fled the residence to seek help.
Later that same day, the victim returned to the home accompanied by a friend. In a terrifying escalation, Colbert allegedly opened fire on their vehicle, shattering the back window and striking the victim in the face. The friend was unharmed, but the primary victim sustained severe facial injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. Despite the trauma, doctors expect her to recover.
The case—identified by police as 2025-027161—has prompted an intensive manhunt. Gary Colbert, Jr. is now one of Tulsa’s most wanted fugitives, and authorities believe he may still be in the area or possibly receiving assistance in avoiding capture.
Tulsa Police are urging anyone with information about Colbert’s whereabouts to immediately contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Tipsters can remain completely anonymous, and rewards are offered for information that leads to his arrest.
Colbert should be considered armed and dangerous, and the public is strongly advised not to approach him under any circumstances. Instead, report sightings or relevant tips to law enforcement as soon as possible.
This shocking act of violence has shaken the local community, and Tulsa Police are determined to bring Colbert to justice to prevent further harm. The victim and her family continue to receive support during her recovery, and the department is offering every available resource to ensure her case receives the full attention it deserves.
Please share this information widely. Every tip counts. Help bring justice to the victim and ensure this dangerous suspect is taken off the streets.