Deputy Fatally Shoots Alleged Armed Suspect In Cherokee Co.

A man is dead after being shot by a deputy early Wednesday morning, according to the Cherokee County sheriff.

Sheriff Jason Chennault said a deputy responded to a disturbance call around 12:30 a.m. to a residence in the Cookson area after someone called 911 saying to “send police.”  

Upon the deputy’s arrival, a man was standing in the yard with a spear and allegedly went towards the deputy, according to the report. The deputy tased the suspect, but authorities said he pulled the barbs out and again charged at the deputy with the spear.

Chennault said the deputy fired two shots. The suspect died at the scene.

The suspect has not been identified.

The deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has been asked to investigate the shooting.