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Police arrested a man who allegedly killed his estranged girlfriend in Ocheleta on Sept. 4 after recovering from his injuries at a Tulsa hospital.

John Jeffrey Thomas appeared in Washington County court on Tuesday facing a charge of first degree murder with deliberate intent and a misdemeanor charge of violating a protective order. No Bond was set. 

According to a court affidavit, Thomas allegedly shot his girlfriend, was arrested Monday after recovering from two self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Police fielded calls a week ago when a shooting occurred at Prairie View Trailer Park off W 2900 Road in Ochelata that left 42-year-old Michele E. Mayes dead at the scene.

Mayes did have an active restraining order against the shooter, her estranged boyfriend.The restraining order came after a domestic incident in late August in which Thomas threatened to kill Mayes and himself. Thomas was released on a $10,000 bond before the shooting incident.

Family and friends held a candlelight vigil last Thursday for Mayes where nearly 400 people showed up to remember her.