MAN IDENTIFIED FOLLOWING SUSPICIOUS DEATH IN CATOOSA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25, 2025
CATOOSA, OK – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has officially identified the individual found deceased earlier this week in Catoosa. The incident, which has drawn significant public and media attention, is currently being investigated as a suspicious death. Following standard procedure, the deceased was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for identification and examination. The man has since been positively identified as 49-year-old David Alan English. The Medical Examiner’s Office is currently conducting a thorough autopsy to determine both the cause and manner of death, which remain undetermined at this stage of the investigation.

On the morning of June 23, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers with the Catoosa Police Department responded to a distressing report of a body discovered at a local waste site near North 170th East Avenue and East Pine Street. Upon arrival, officers located the body of an adult male, whose identity was initially unknown.

Due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery of Mr. English’s body, the Catoosa Police Department promptly requested the assistance of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The OSBI has since taken the lead on the case and is working closely with local authorities and forensic experts to piece together the events that led to this tragic death.

The OSBI is urging members of the public who may have any information about this case to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously via email at the OSBI tip line at 1-800-522-8017.

In a statement, the OSBI extended its appreciation to the Catoosa Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for their collaborative efforts and support during the ongoing investigation. “We are committed to uncovering the truth behind Mr. English’s death and will continue to follow all available leads until the facts are fully known,” said an OSBI spokesperson. “This case is a priority, and we urge the public to assist us in any way they can.”

As the investigation develops, the OSBI will release additional details when appropriate. For now, the focus remains on gathering evidence, analyzing forensic results, and pursuing any leads that may shed light on the circumstances of David Alan English’s death.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the critical importance of interagency collaboration in addressing complex and sensitive criminal investigations. The OSBI remains steadfast in its mission of “Protecting Oklahoma one Partnership at a time.”

For further updates, follow the official OSBI social media channels and use hashtags #OSBI and #OneTeamOneMission.