OKC police officer shoots man to death

(Oklahoma City-AP) -- An Oklahoma City police officer shot and killed a man who pointed a handgun at the officer Wednesday morning. <br><br>Police say Stephen Allen was shot by Sergeant Todd Deaton at

Wednesday, November 20th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Oklahoma City-AP) -- An Oklahoma City police officer shot and killed a man who pointed a handgun at the officer Wednesday morning.

Police say Stephen Allen was shot by Sergeant Todd Deaton at a northwest Oklahoma City apartment complex shortly after 4:30.

Captain Jessica Cummins says it was the second time in 20 minutes that three officers were called to the apartment.

Cummins says the first call was about 4:00 and officers found Allen upset and with jousting swords, but thought they calmed him.

The three returned after a 911 hang-up call was made about 4:30.

Cummins says Allen came to the doorway with a handgun and pointed it at the officers and Deaton fired several shots, killing Allen. The other two officers, a rookie and a training officer, did not open fire.

Deaton is an 8-year-veteran of the police department and will be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.