Husband of Joe Exotic killed in accidental shooting at animal park

Authorities are still investigating after a man was found dead of a gunshot wound Friday at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park. The Garvin County Sheriff’s Office says they were called to respond at 12:29 p.m. Friday after a man had shot himself. Joe Exotic, owner of the animal park, identified the victim as 23-year-old Travis Maldonado, his husband of four years. He told KOCO the incident was an accident. The Sheriff's Office says exactly how the incident happened is still to be determined.

Authorities are still investigating after a man was found dead of a gunshot wound Friday at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.



The Garvin County Sheriff’s Office says they were called to respond at 12:29 p.m. Friday after a man had shot himself.

Joe Exotic, owner of the animal park, identified the victim as 23-year-old Travis Maldonado, his husband of four years. He told KOCO the incident was an accident.

The Sheriff's Office says exactly how the incident happened is still to be determined.



