Tulsa County, Oklahoma, District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler has been hospitalized after allegedly being stabbed by a family member Tuesday, per his office. His daughter, Jennifer Kunzweiler, has been arrested in connection to the stabbing, according to police.
Steve Kunzweiler is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries, according to a statement from his office obtained by the Washington Examiner.
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“Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler was allegedly stabbed more than once by an adult family member on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Kunzweiler was immediately taken to the hospital by emergency services. All relevant police authorities are aware of the situation and are conducting their investigations presently. Mr. Kunzweiler was awake and talking on the way to the hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries. The entire Kunzweiler family would appreciate your prayers and concerns as they go through this struggle. They would also appreciate your concern for their privacy at this time,” Steve Kunzweiler’s office said.
Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin said Tuesday that his department is currently investigating the case “like all other cases.”
@TulsaPolice have arrested Jennifer Kunzweiler in they stabbing incident. She is the daughter of District Attorney Kunzweiler. Detectives are continuing to gather evidence.
— Tulsa Police Department Chief Franklin (@TPD_Franklin) September 27, 2022
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Steve Kunzweiler was first elected as Tulsa County district attorney in 2014.
