Ellis County Deputy Shot Near Woodward Saturday

<p>Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirms a law enforcement officer was shot this afternoon in Ellis County, about 20 miles West of Woodward.</p>

Saturday, September 23rd 2017, 10:53 pm

By: News On 6

Ellis County Deputy Shot Near Woodward Saturday

Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirms an Ellis County Sheriff's deputy was shot Saturday afternoon near Fargo, about 20 miles West of Woodward.

The deputy was shot in the leg taken to a Woodward hospital but has since been treated and released.

Marty Logan

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation public information officer Jessica Brown said OSBI was called to investigate around 1 p.m.

Authorities say the suspect barricaded himself in a home in the area. The standoff continued into Saturday evening. Just before 9:30 p.m., the house in which the suspect barricaded himself inside of became fully engulfed in flames. There is no word yet as to suspect's status.

Stay with News 9 for updates.

Marty Logan

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation public information officer Jessica Brown said OSBI was called to investigate around 1 p.m.

Stay with News 9 for updates.

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirms a law enforcement officer was shot this afternoon in Ellis County, about 20 miles West of Woodward.

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