Tulsa man shot, killed while vandalizing A/C unit

(Tulsa police officers investigate a homicide near 43rd West Ave. and Charles Page Blvd)

Tulsa police officers responded to a shooting Tuesday after a man was caught vandalizing an A/C unit.

Officers responded to the call around 9:15 p.m. near 43rd West Ave. and Charles Page Blvd. They arrived to find 45-year-old Timothy Crossley with a gunshot wound.

Crossley died after getting taken to the hospital.

Through the investigation, detectives learned Crossley had been vandalizing an A/C unit when the homeowner confronted him. The homeowner said Crossley charged at him so he shot him after telling him to stop.

The homicide is under investigation. The homeowner was interviewed and released.

The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office will determine if any charges are filed in the case.