Tulsa man charged for online threats to federal agents
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma charged Logan Murfin of Tulsa with 10 federal counts after he allegedly posted social media messages urging people to gun down and execute federal agents. ICE/Homeland Security Investigations shared an image Friday of Murfin being taken into custody; prosecutors say the charges include five counts of threatening to assault and murder federal law enforcement and five counts of interstate communications with threats to injure.
📌 Key Facts
- Defendant: Logan Murfin of Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Charges: five counts of threatening to assault/murder federal officers and five counts of interstate threat communications
- Agencies: U.S. Attorney’s Office (ND Oklahoma); ICE/HSI shared arrest image on Dec. 12, 2025
📊 Relevant Data
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