Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

From Oklahoma City’s KSBItv.com of January 31, 2007

Former Athlete Killed In Home Invasion

Oklahoma City police were called to an apartment at 2201 NW 122 about 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Police were responding to a "home-invasion” call.

When they arrived they found 33-year-old Richard Dean dead. Dean also goes by Mandrell Dean.

Mandrell was a well-known athlete at Millwood Public School. He also played for the Oklahoma Wranglers, and had signed to play with the Green Bay Packers.

Police say 17-year-old Brandus Clayton shot Dean after he had broken into his apartment, demanding money and jewels.

Clayton said he gave Dean what he wanted, but Dean demanded more. Police say that is when Clayton's girlfriend asked Dean to leave.

Dean became mad and assaulted the female, according to authorities. The 17-year-old victim then reached for a firearm kept close by and shot Dean, according to reports.

The shooting occurred approximately at 5:00 a.m., however police were not called until three hours later. The reason for the delay is unclear.

Clayton was interviewed by police at the scene, but was not arrested because he acted in self-defense.

The shooting is still under investigation. The Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office will decide if charges should be filed.