Emmanuel Littlejohn, a death row inmate, was executed in Oklahoma for the 1992 murder of a convenience store owner, despite a state parole board's recommendation to grant him clemency. The execution took place following intense discussions surrounding his case, where family members of the victim expressed their rejection of Littlejohn's pleas for forgiveness. The situation was further complicated by claims from prosecutors suggesting the possibility of another man as the actual shooter. Governor Kevin Stitt's decision to deny clemency came after calls from various community leaders and advocates for mercy, echoing a broader debate about the death penalty and justice in Oklahoma.