GUTHRIE, Okla. – Neighbors are still stunned after Meredith Kimani, a well‑liked film location manager and mother, was shot and killed by her husband at their rural Guthrie home before he turned the gun on himself. The tragedy unfolded one Sunday evening in early February, a grim end to what started as a desperate 911 call for help.
Shortly before 6:30 p.m., Meredith phoned authorities from their home near North Midwest Boulevard. She asked for officers to come and remove her husband, Mark Kimani, from the residence. The plea cut off mid‑sentence, and dispatchers never heard another word. When deputies arrived, they found both Meredith and Mark dead from gunshot wounds. An unrelated adult male in the house was unharmed.
Those who knew Meredith describe her as warm and generous, someone who cared deeply for her family and community. Her work as a location manager brought her into the heart of Oklahoma’s growing film scene, where she became known for her kindness and spirit on sets large and small. Friends recall her laughter and dedication, not just to her job but to the people around her.
Meredith is survived by four children and eight grandchildren. Family members and the film community have been holding space for each other, sharing memories and offering quiet support in the days since. A local fundraiser has been organized to help her descendants through the immediate aftermath of the loss.
Law enforcement officials called the case an isolated domestic incident with no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the shooting, but have said there is no indication of danger beyond this home. Nothing further about motive has been released.
In this quiet part of Logan County, neighbors continue to grapple with the shock of such violence. Family, friends, and colleagues have gathered informally to remember Meredith’s warmth and to comfort those closest to her.
Investigators remain tight‑lipped on details, but the sheriff’s office has promised to share more as the investigation continues. For now, the community is left to mourn a life cut short and to reflect on the impact Meredith had on those around her.
