Reward offer in death of Midwest City teen

Local financial institutions and family members are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for the death of a 17-year-old.

Midwest City police are seeking information about the death of Kerry Allen also known as Kerry Laskey. The Midwest City teen was fatally shot last week at the Midwest Territory Apartments, 1505 N. Midwest Blvd. (Photo provided)

Kerry Allen, also known as Kerry Laskey, was gunned down at the Midwest Territory Apartments around 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 9.  He later died at an area hospital.

Allen was a student at Star-Spencer High School and excelled in English. He was remembered as a happy child with a contagious smile who loved his family, music, and the Black community.

Anyone with information can contact the Midwest City Police Department at (405) 739-1306 or (405) 739-1388.

“We have diligently worked this case since it occurred; we continue to run down leads but still need the public’s assistance in bringing the victim’s killer to justice,” Chief Brandon Clabes said.