Former Cleveland Co. deputy pleads not guilty to shooting, killing deputy wife
CANADIAN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – A now-former Cleveland County deputy has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife, who was also a deputy for the county.
Vaughn Cannon is accused of shooting and killing his wife, Jordan Reed Pyle during a domestic dispute in August 2023.
“I’m so mad, I’m pissed that he killed her,” said Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason in August. “To be honest with you, we are all angry and upset about this.”
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According to the incident report, the Oklahoma City Police Department was called to a domestic disturbance and possible shooting in the 10900 block of SW 30th St. just before 2 a.m. on August 30.
When officers arrived, they found Cannon in a bedroom with Pyle, who was unresponsive.
Pyle’s 17-year-old son told authorities he heard up to five gunshots and Cannon screaming.
Cannon was taken into custody and booked into the Canadian County Jail for First Degree Murder. He was also removed from the force.
Now, Cannon has waived his right to a preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to the First Degree Murder charge.
Cannon will be back in court April 16 for a motions hearing. His jury trial is set to begin May 6.
Study: Oklahoma has highest domestic violence rate in the country
Court records show that Cannon and Pyle were married in 2019. They also show that Jordan filed for a divorce in 2021, but it was ultimately dismissed by the judge in 2022 due to both not showing up to court.
Oklahoma is one of the states with the highest amount of domestic violence, specifically when it comes to murder.
If you or someone you know is going through a domestic abuse situation, go to www.thehotline.org to get information on domestic violence or to get help. The website includes both “chat” and “texting” options. You can call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for immediate assistance.
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