Man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2023 shooting in Tulsa

A Tulsa County judge sentenced an 18-year-old to life in prison for shooting and killing a man in 2023.

Authorities say Jose Cardona-Perez shot and killed Jorge Santos after a fight started outside a restaurant near 61st and Garnett. He was 16 at the time of the shooting

Investigators say Perez showed up to school two days later, wearing the same clothes he had on the night the shooting was caught on surveillance video.

A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced him to li fe in prison with the possibility of parole.

Cardona-Perez will receive credit for time served and will also be allowed to complete vocational training and a college education, according to court records. He was advised of the "85% crime" rule.

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What is an 85% crime?

In Oklahoma, an '85% crime' refers to certain serious offenses for which an individual, if convicted, must serve at least 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole or any form of early release.

What other offenses are considered 85% crimes?

Most 85% crimes are considered violent crimes, including: 

1. Robbery with a dangerous weapon. 
2. Poisoning with intent to kill. 
3. Assault with intent to kill. 
4. Abuse, neglect, exploitation, or sexual abuse against a child. 
5. Aggravated assault and battery upon any person defending another person from assault and battery. 
6. Aggravated trafficking. 
7. Human trafficking. 
8. Operation of a chop shop. 
9. Transporting with intent to distribute or manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance (second or subsequent offense). 
10. Financial exploitation, abuse, or neglect by a caretaker.