1 of 2 Oklahoma County deputies dead after SW OKC shooting

 1 of 2 Oklahoma County deputies dead after SW OKC shooting ,An Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office deputy is dead and another is fighting for his life after both were shot by a suspect Monday afternoon.

The deputy who is still alive is in serious condition at OU Health in Oklahoma City.

Sheriff Tommie Johnson broke down in tears as he spoke about the deputies during a news conference. Both deputies were still alive at the time of Johnson’s news conference, receiving ongoing treatment from emergency medical personnel.

“It’s a sad day for the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office,” Johnson said as he struggled to hold back tears.

Johnson said two deputies, whose names have not yet been released, were serving an eviction notice at a home.

KFOR earlier learned that the home is located at S.W. 78th and Youngs in Oklahoma City.

The deputies made contact with a person at the front door, according to Johnson. He said the deputies then went to the back door. Information was not provided on why the deputies moved to the backdoor.

A male suspect at the home was armed with a gun.

“They went around to the backdoor, and that’s when the shooting began,” Johnson said. “[The suspect] shot the first deputy. The second deputy tried to get that deputy out of the way of gunfire and then he was struck as well.”

At least one of the two deputies was able to return fire at the suspect, Capt. Valerie Littlejohn, of the Oklahoma City Police Department, said during a separate new conference at Tinker Air Force Base.

Both deputies were rushed to the hospital.

The suspect fled the scene in a pickup with an attached boat, heading east.

Law enforcement personnel quickly located the suspect’s vehicle, not far from the scene of the shooting, and pursued him.

Police radio traffic said officials spotted the suspect’s vehicle along I-35, and that the suspect began shooting out of a window at police.

“During the pursuit, the suspect was firing rounds at the officers, and we had officers returning fire at the suspect,” Littlejohn said.

Chopper 4 saw the suspect’s vehicle enter I-40, heading eastbound with about 20 law enforcement officers in pursuit.

The suspect could be seen speeding and hitting multiple construction cones as he entered the construction area of I-40 near Del City.

The chase approached the area of Tinker Air Force Base.

Law enforcement personnel caught up to the suspect, and the pursuit ended at Tinker’s entrance.

The suspect being taken into custody. Image KFOR

Authorities from multiple law enforcement agencies took the suspect into custody without further incident.

Littlejohn said it is currently unknown why the suspect surrendered at Tinker.

“At this time, we don’t why he came here, if he purposefully came here or if he took a wrong turn,” she said.

Neither the suspect nor pursuing law enforcement personnel were struck by gunfire during the pursuit on the highway, according to Littlejohn.

“It’s fortunate that none of the other officers were struck by gunfire,” she said.

A type of rifle was found in the suspect’s possession, according to Littlejohn.

Littlejohn said she cannot release the suspect’s name.

Oklahoma City police will handle the investigation into the shooting.

Now, the Oklahoma law enforcement community is coming together, praying for the life of their surviving comrade, and for the family of their fallen one.

“Law enforcement is a tight community, and I’m so thankful… they were screaming across the state for my guys,” Johnson said as he broke down in tears.

Oklahoma Co. Sheriff Tommie Johnson became emotional after two deputies were shot Monday.

Gov. Kevin Stitt posted the following remarks on Twitter about the deadly shooting:

“Heartbreaking day.

Two @OkCountySheriff deputies were shot in the line of duty, one was killed.

I spoke with Sheriff Tommie Johnson. We are praying for the fallen deputy’s family and for the deputy still fighting for their life.

I am grateful for @OHPDPS and the @OKCPD swift actions to prevent any further loss of life. Today and every day, Oklahoma stands with our law enforcement community.”

Gov. Kevin Stitt

Aaron Brilbeck, the Public Information Officer for the Sheriff’s Office, was also in tears as he discussed the shooting.

Brilbeck said he could not yet release the names of the deputies or the suspect. He described both deputies as seasoned members of the Sheriff’s Office.

He said several deputies were serving eviction notices Monday, which he described as a routine procedure.

KFOR has learned more about the home where the shooting occurred.

Court documents state that someone at that house filed a victim protective order (VPO) against a family member within the past month.

The homeowner tried to evict a family member. A judge granted that request within the past week.

KFOR believes that the lockout order that the deputies were serving at the home Monday was part of the eviction request made by the homeowner.

The homeowner said the family member owed at least $1,500 in back rent, according to court documents.

Oklahoma law enforcement lined up outside OU Health in Oklahoma City after one of two deputies died following a shooting. Image KFOR

Community members and law enforcement personnel across the state are heartbroken following the deadly shooting.

Law enforcement members gathered outside OU Health in Oklahoma City, in support of the deputy who is fighting to survive, and in memoriam of the deputy who died.

When asked what the community can do for the Sheriff’s Office at this time, Brilbeck simply said “pray.”

Original Story

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Authorities are investigating following a shooting that injured two deputies in Oklahoma County and a wild chase.

Shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, emergency crews were called to a reported shooting in the 2200 block of S.W. 78th St. in Oklahoma City.