Suspect Shot By Police

A Tulsa Police officer opens fire on a robbery suspect.  The suspect is alive, but was last reported to be in serious condition.  The News On 6's Emory Bryan reports police tell The News On 6 the confrontation came after a long stake out on Thursday afternoon.

They were waiting for a home invasion and stabbing suspect to come out of his apartment.  Officers converged on the apartment and scoured the ground for evidence of what happened.

A suspect was shot in this alley, by a police officer who had spent hours waiting for him to come out.  Just before 5 p.m. the suspect walked out the door.  Officers started to make the arrest and during a confrontation, one of the officers shot the suspect.

"Robbery detectives and fugitive squad had been out at this location looking for a suspect in a home invasion and stabbing.  This individual had eight additional warrants," said Tulsa Police Officer Leland Ashley.

Tulsa Police say the suspect is 34-year-old Larandall Hill.  He's a local ex-con with a record of gun crimes, theft, and escape and is wanted for a home invasion and stabbing.

Hill was conscious, but in serious condition when he went to the hospital. 

The officer wasn't hurt in the confrontation which happened right outside the door of the apartment.

"Anytime someone wants to enter your house and shoot or stab you that gives you an indication of the type of person you're dealing with," said Tulsa Police Officer Leland Ashley.

Tulsa Police have not released the name of the officer, but say he wasn't hurt.