CHICKASHA, Okla. – June 8, 2023 – On Thursday, June 8, the Chickasha Police Department responded to a call at Love’s North, located at 1001 West Choctaw Avenue, for an employee that was passed out. When officers arrived, they located 32-year-old Jessica Poteet deceased in the women’s restroom.

Cameras inside the store showed Poteet putting a sign on the door stating that she was going to clean the restroom. Poteet proceeded to lock the door, and go into the restroom, alone, at approximately 4:00 a.m. The store stayed locked until the next shift arrived at 7:00 a.m., when employees entered the store and found Poteet in the restroom.

The Chickasha Police Department, Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office, and the District 6 Task Force are conducting a thorough investigation.