A 22-year-old man named Nolan Engel was taken into custody without incident on April 4, 2026 in connection with the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Braden Uhlmann that occurred just before 1 a.m. on Saturday April 4, 2026 at a residence off Rockhill Circle in Broken Bow Oklahoma.
The McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate the suspicious death after deputies responded to the shooting call at the home.
During the probe OSBI agents determined that Engel who was present at the residence with Uhlmann was responsible for the gunshot that killed the victim. Engel was booked into the McCurtain County Jail on a complaint of second-degree murder and the investigation confirmed no other injuries occurred during the incident in this rural residential area of Broken Bow.
Braden Uhlmann was transported to a local hospital after deputies located him suffering from an apparent gunshot wound at the residence off Rockhill Circle but he later succumbed to his injuries. The shooting took place early Saturday morning in a home located in a quiet neighborhood of Broken Bow in McCurtain County where the call prompted a swift law enforcement response.
The OSBI confirmed that the evidence and information gathered at the scene led directly to Engel’s arrest and the determination that he shot Uhlmann. The incident has been classified as a homicide with the investigation focusing on the events inside the residence off Rockhill Circle that resulted in the fatal outcome for the 21-year-old victim.
The Broken Bow community in McCurtain County has been left in shock and mourning over the sudden loss of Braden Uhlmann whose death has shaken family friends and neighbors in this small Oklahoma town. Those who knew him have shared memories highlighting his positive presence and the impact he had on those around him in the local area. The tragedy at the residence off Rockhill Circle has prompted an outpouring of support for Uhlmann’s loved ones as they process the heartbreaking news from the early morning shooting on April 4, 2026.
Nolan Engel, 22, was arrested following the OSBI investigation into the shooting at the residence off Rockhill Circle in Broken Bow and faces a second-degree murder charge. The McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office and OSBI worked together to gather evidence from the scene that established Engel’s responsibility in the death of Braden Uhlmann. The case remains active as authorities continue to review all details from the incident that occurred in this part of McCurtain County with no additional suspects being sought at this time.
The shooting off Rockhill Circle in Broken Bow has drawn attention across McCurtain County where residents have expressed sorrow over the violence in a typically quiet residential area. The community has begun offering condolences and support to Uhlmann’s family while local leaders call for awareness around gun safety and conflict resolution in the region. The loss of a 21-year-old has left a deep void in Broken Bow as neighbors reflect on the sudden tragedy that unfolded early Saturday morning on April 4 2026.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office continue their joint review of the April 4 2026 shooting at the residence off Rockhill Circle urging anyone with additional information to contact authorities. The case remains open with focus on providing full accountability for the fatal incident in Broken Bow while the community honors the memory of Braden Uhlmann and supports his loved ones during this difficult time in McCurtain County Oklahoma.
