A federal jury in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has found Bruce Mitchell Cass guilty of multiple charges related to a shooting incident. Cass, a 50-year-old resident of Tulsa and member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, was convicted on counts including Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country. Additionally, he was charged with Carrying, Using, Brandishing, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence and being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
The case stems from an event in July 2024 when Tulsa Police responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the victim had been shot once in the abdomen. The victim received medical assistance before being transported for emergency surgery at a local hospital. Prior to surgery, the victim identified Cass as the shooter.
Witnesses recounted that earlier disputes had occurred at the residence involving wasp spray. Later that evening, they stated that Cass entered wearing a mask and threatened several individuals with a firearm before shooting one person.
The investigation involved collaboration between the FBI, Tulsa Police Department, and Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Aaron Jolly and Ammon Brisolara were responsible for prosecuting the case.
This conviction is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime through coordinated efforts between law enforcement agencies and communities. Launched on May 26, 2021, PSN emphasizes trust-building within communities while focusing on strategic enforcement priorities to curb violence effectively.