A 20-year-old man was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, for the cold-blooded shooting of 26-year-old Alexis Diaz-Vasquez. Investigators revealed that Wiyler Nywlfry Calbrera Abreu, who is currently held on an immigration detainer, allegedly lured the victim to his driveway with the promise of repaying a large debt.
However, the "payment" consisted of counterfeit movie prop currency, which triggered a fatal confrontation when Diaz-Vasquez recognized the money was fake.
The homicide investigation currently stands as a primary focus for Tulsa’s Real-Time Information Center (RTIC).
Its primary mandate involves the first-degree murder charges brought against Calbrera Abreu, who was tracked down near 51st and Memorial using FLOCK camera technology.
“When Diaz-Vasquez recognized the money as fake, an argument ensued,”_ _Tulsa Police officials stated. “Resulting in Abreu shooting Diaz-Vasquez.”
The case will also absorb and expand upon the growing scrutiny surrounding the suspect's legal status in the United States.
A critical component of the booking process is the ICE detainer hold placed on Calbrera Abreu, fueling regional debates over the intersection of criminal justice and immigration enforcement. One detective cited the "inconsistent statements" provided by the suspect during his interview as the primary reason for the deep dive into his background.
One of the most immediate challenges for the Tulsa County Jail is managing the high-profile nature of a murder suspect with a federal detainer.
Observers cited the "cold-blooded calculation" of using fake money to lure a friend as the primary driver for the community's shock.
_ _“He admitted to being present at the scene and shooting,” investigators remarked, though Calbrera Abreu reportedly failed to provide a clear motive beyond the botched fraudulent payment.
The establishment of this arrest follows a rapid response by officers who found Diaz-Vasquez deceased in his driveway with a gunshot wound to the head.
While the trial date is still being set, the emphasis remains on the victim’s family, who discovered the scene after he failed to answer his phone.
Director-level police officials pledged to utilize the RTIC data to ensure a seamless prosecution.
As Calbrera Abreu remains behind bars without bond, the question remains: “How will this shift in immigration enforcement priorities affect the final sentencing?”, a question that will be central to the legal proceedings in Tulsa this year.