Suspect shot and killed during struggle with Tulsa Police officer

Monday, April 21st 2003, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

A Tulsa police officer that shot a man to death this weekend is on routine suspension. Officers say they tried to stop a car early Saturday morning, but the driver wouldn't pull over.

A short chase ended when the car hit a curb and the driver and passenger ran off near 2nd and Knoxville. 24-year-old Shane Humphrey was caught in the backyard of a home.

After a violent struggle, Humphrey was fatally shot by Officer Ron Leatherman. The female passenger was taken into custody.

No one else was hurt.

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