A park ranger investigating complaints of a man acting strangely and creating a disturbance encountered Maher. Maher fled to his vehicle in the parking lot and reportedly tried to run the ranger down. He was fatally shot. Maher turned out to be wanted on previous police-chase and narcotics charges, and had failed to show up for a sentencing hearing.
Victim's Name: David Adam Patrick Maher
Agency Responsible: Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: May 4, 2013
County: Atoka
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Rural