A murder suspect accused of shooting two white men was recently charged with a hate crime as officials said that "race" may have played a role in the shooting.
"The allegation in this charge is that race or color played a role in these shootings," Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler told Newsweek in a statement. "Based upon the investigation, we have reason to believe that race played a role in the homicides. That evidence will be presented in front of a judge or jury. Mr. Gilford has the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a judge or jury."
