In Oklahoma City, a police officer was shot during an extended standoff on Tuesday morning at a residence near NW 36 and Pennsylvania Avenue, as reported by the Oklahoma City Police Department. The suspect has been killed, according to the department's public information officer.

 

 

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The incident began when officers responded to a disturbance call around 9:15 a.m. on July 2 in the 2200 block of W Eubanks Street. A man was reportedly holding a gun to someone's head, prompting the police response, stated Capt. Valerie Littlejohn.

 

The suspect barricaded himself inside the home, firing shots at the police, who returned fire. Unfortunately, one officer was shot and taken to a nearby hospital and underwent successful surgery, said Littlejohn.

 

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An officer was able to discharge his firearm during the incident, hitting the suspect, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Law enforcement discovered additional individuals inside the home, and after hours of negotiation, were able to safely remove five people - three children and two women - without injury, informed Littlejohn.

 

The police department is currently investigating to determine the events leading up to the incident. The officers involved in the gunfire will be on administrative leave with pay, as per standard procedure.

 

The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed by the department.

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