Colton Ross Butler, 27, was killed in gun violence in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, on or around March 23, 2025. A songwriter and singer who treasured time with his children Braylon and Tae’Zon Butler and his brother Carter Daniels, he worked in maintenance at Tri-Lakes and later at PSSI-Tyson Foods. He was preceded in death by his parents LaSonya Butler and Darren E. Byrd and is survived by grandmothers Lois Butler and Thelma Johnson, several siblings, aunts, and uncles.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation handled the inquiry into the shooting, and authorities later arrested a suspect in connection with Colton’s death.

If anyone knew Colton or witnessed events in Broken Bow around March 23, 2025, please share what you know.