Arcadia Man Acquitted in 2023 Shooting, Says He Acted to Protect Family
ARCADIA, Oklahoma — Nearly two years after being charged in a 2023 shooting that he says was an act of self-defense, Quindolyne “Q” Wilson has been acquitted by a jury, walking free after a long legal battle that tested the boundaries of Oklahoma’s Stand Your Ground law.
Incident Stemmed From Domestic Violence Encounter
The case dates back to October 2023, when Wilson shot a man he claimed was abusing his mother-in-law and attacking his children at a home in Arcadia.
According to a police report, Wilson said the man ignored repeated warnings to stop hitting family members. He told officers he fired his weapon only to protect them from further harm.
The alleged abuser — who survived the shooting — was later hospitalized and faced his own protective order days after the incident, court records show.
“It was a relief. I felt like the sun started shining differently afterwards,” Wilson said after the verdict. “Being charged with what I was charged with — not many people walk away from that. I’m taking this as a second chance to do right by my family.”
Nine Days in Jail, Two Years for Justice
Wilson was initially charged with shooting with intent to kill and spent nine days in jail before posting bond. During that time, he says the community’s support kept him going.
“Being in that cell, not knowing what was next — it changes you,” he said. “Just to hear people saying, ‘You did the right thing,’ meant everything.”
It took nearly two years for the case to reach a full acquittal, a period that Wilson described as “the longest fight of my life.”
‘Stand Your Ground’ Played Key Role in Defense
Wilson’s defense team argued that his actions were protected under Oklahoma’s Stand Your Ground law, which allows individuals to use deadly force if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm to themselves or others.
The jury agreed, concluding that Wilson acted lawfully and without malice when he intervened in the violent altercation.
Message of Accountability and Awareness
Wilson says his experience reinforced the importance of knowing the law and acting responsibly.
“Know your rights. Know the laws,” he said. “Don’t do anything out of anger — always do the right thing.”
Since his acquittal, Wilson has spoken publicly about self-defense awareness and domestic violence prevention, hoping his story encourages others to protect their families safely and within the law.
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