Hughes County officials call off search, suspect still at large

(Holdenville-AP) -- Authorities have called off the search for a man who reportedly fired shots at an Allen police officer during a traffic stop in Hughes County.<br/><br/>Hughes County officials say William

Monday, June 7th 2004, 5:44 am

By: News On 6

(Holdenville-AP) -- Authorities have called off the search for a man who reportedly fired shots at an Allen police officer during a traffic stop in Hughes County.

Hughes County officials say William Rockey is still at large.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol sent a tactical team to assist with the search, and vehicles from at least six counties set up a perimeter around the wooded area where the man was believed to be hiding.

Rockey is believed to have shot at a police officer during a traffic stop Saturday afternoon near Gerty.

Police say the man ran into the woods near town carrying a handgun with a scope.

The officer was not injured.

Rockey is described as 6 feet tall with a medium build. He has gray hair and no known tattoos. He also is to be considered armed and dangerous.