Brother killed after teen becomes 'enraged' over video game, stabs sibling: police

A teenager from Oklahoma is currently in custody after he reportedly dialed 911, confessing to fatally stabbing his brother in a fit of rage over a video game.

Authorities in Oklahoma City responded to a domestic disturbance involving a stabbing near Southeast 44th Street and Bryant Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, as reported by FOX 8.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that the two brothers, 19-year-old William Spencer and 25-year-old Nicholas Spencer, had been engaged in a gaming session. It was during this time that William allegedly became furious and attacked his brother with a knife.

William Spencer's Oklahoma City mugshot

William Spencer now faces charges of first-degree murder following the alleged incident involving his sibling on January 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (Oklahoma County Detention Center)

“The person who called indicated they had just stabbed their brother,” explained Oklahoma City Police Master Sgt. Rob Robertson, per FOX 8. “When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from severe stab injuries.”

The Oklahoma County Detention Center i

The Oklahoma County Detention Center, pictured in Oklahoma City on October 3, 2023, serves as the facility where William Spencer is held. (Nathan J. Fish/The Oklahoman via USA Today)

Paramedics transported Nicholas Spencer to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

“Very tragic story,” Master Sgt. Gary Knight said during a news conference, according to Law & Crime. “Two brothers who were playing video games. One became enraged over the game, got mad at the other and simply stabbed him to death.”

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Authorities with the Oklahoma City Police Department reportedly responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic stabbing incident in an Oklahoma City suburb on Sunday, January 18, 2026. (iStock)

Immediately following the incident, William Spencer “stayed at the scene,” and was later “taken into custody, interviewed and then also booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center,” Knight reportedly said. 

William Spencer allegedly admitted to his role in the killing and was transported to the Oklahoma County Jail and booked on a charge of first-degree murder, Law & Crime reported. He remains in custody on $10 million bond. 

The Oklahoma City Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

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