The Oklahoman | Oklahoma County deputy killed; chase through OKC had exchange of gunfire before suspect surrendered @_Oklahoman | Uploaded August 2022 | Updated October 2024, 40 minutes ago.
Two Oklahoma County deputies were shot on Monday while delivering an eviction notice to a residence. One deputy has been confirmed dead.
After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in a truck towing a boat and was spotted by Oklahoma City Police and other agencies, which began a pursuit, officials said. The suspect led the police through the city, driving on several highways, including Interstate 240, I-35 and I-40.
"During that pursuit the suspect was firing rounds at officers and we had officers, as well, returning fire at the suspect," OKC Police Capt. Valerie Littlejohn said.
The pursuit ended at the Tinker Gate of Tinker Air Force Base after the driver exited I-40. He was taken into custody with the assistance from multiple agencies.
Two Oklahoma County deputies were shot on Monday while delivering an eviction notice to a residence. One deputy has been confirmed dead.
After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in a truck towing a boat and was spotted by Oklahoma City Police and other agencies, which began a pursuit, officials said. The suspect led the police through the city, driving on several highways, including Interstate 240, I-35 and I-40.
"During that pursuit the suspect was firing rounds at officers and we had officers, as well, returning fire at the suspect," OKC Police Capt. Valerie Littlejohn said.
The pursuit ended at the Tinker Gate of Tinker Air Force Base after the driver exited I-40. He was taken into custody with the assistance from multiple agencies.
