Media release (Stillwater PD)

 

(STILLWATER, OK) – On Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:29 p.m., the Stillwater Police Department (SPD) responded to the area of 400 S. Duncan in reference to a stabbing victim. SPD officers arrived on scene and immediately began to render lifesaving first aid to the victim until medical personnel arrived. The victim was later transported to Stillwater Medical Center and then flown to OU Medical Center. The victim was admitted in critical condition.

 

SPD officers learned that the suspect, Tyler Tannenbaum 25, of North Carolina left the area on foot prior to officer’s arrival. It was reported that Tyler was possibly enroute to a residence nearby. SPD officers arrived at the possible location and observed a male subject matching the description provided. Officers gave Tyler verbal commands to exit, once outside he failed to comply with officer commands and a Taser was used to subdue him. He was quickly taken into custody without further incident.

 

SPD officers located a deceased dog inside the residence where Tyler was at with several stab wounds.

This is an arrest, not a conviction.

Charges

Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

Animal Cruelty

Domestic Assault and Battery by Strangulation