Sara Gilson’s Final Moments Captured in 911 Call After Viral TikTok Video Accused Husband Jeremiah ‘Shawn’ Duffey of Pedophilia

TikTok influencer and hairstylist Sara Gilson was fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide in Oklahoma, authorities said, less than two weeks after she publicly accused her estranged husband, Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey, of pedophilia in a viral social media post. The case has drawn widespread attention after the release of a 911 call and court records detailing prior allegations and protective orders.

Fatal Shooting Under Investigation

The incident took place on July 23 at Gilson's home in Owasso, Oklahoma. Police said officers responded after receiving a 911 call from a child inside the house. Authorities found Gilson, 43, and her estranged husband, 48-year-old Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey, with gunshot wounds.

Investigators believe Duffey shot Gilson before taking his own life. The case is being investigated as a murder-suicide. US: Man Kills Wife, Mother-in-Law, Five Children Before Killing Himself in Utah's Enoch City.

Viral Video Before Her Death

The shooting occurred less than two weeks after Gilson posted a TikTok video in which she referred to her "soon-to-be ex-husband" as a pedophile. The post, which followed a popular mock-documentary trend on the platform, went viral and brought renewed attention to allegations involving Duffey.

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41-year-old Sara Gilson was found deceased by police at her home in Owasso, Oklahoma.

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Court documents show that on the same day Gilson sought an emergency protective order against Duffey in June, another woman also filed for protection on behalf of her 15-year-old daughter. The filing alleged Duffey, a youth basketball coach, had engaged in inappropriate conduct with the teenager. Duffey was never criminally charged over those allegations before his death. Justin Fairfax Death: Former Virginia Governor Kills Wife Cerina Fairfax, Dies by Suicide Amid Divorce Battle.

Protective Orders Filed Before Shooting

According to court records, Gilson had previously obtained protective orders against Duffey, alleging threatening and erratic behaviour. In her most recent filing, she claimed he possessed a firearm, made suicidal threats and posed a danger to her safety. The emergency order required him to stay away from her and remain out of the family home.

911 Call Captures Final Moments

Newly released 911 dispatch audio reportedly captured screams from inside the home before gunshots were heard. Gilson's son can be heard urgently seeking help as the incident unfolded. The recording has become a key part of the investigation's timeline.

Friends Remember Sara Gilson

Friends described Gilson as a devoted mother and a respected hairstylist who built a large following on TikTok by sharing beauty and lifestyle content. Her longtime friend said she spent time with Gilson just hours before the shooting and remembered her as joyful and deeply committed to her two children. A GoFundMe campaign has since been launched to support the children.

Investigation Continues

Authorities have not announced any additional suspects and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The case has also renewed discussion in the United States about domestic violence, protective orders and the challenges of preventing intimate partner violence.

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