TPD: Officer Fatally Shoots Man Who Allegedly Pointed Gun At Officers

The Tulsa Police Department confirmed one of its officers fatally shot a man Sunday afternoon.

The incident happened at a residence near the intersection of East Pine Street and North Utica Avenue.

Officers said they were called to the residence by neighbors who heard shots fired around 8 a.m. When they arrived on scene, authorities said they witnessed a man waving a gun in the street, so they sought cover.

The man retreated back into the residence.

After officers obtained a warrant, they attempted to establish contact with the man. Around 1 p.m., the man emerged from the residence. Officials said the man pointed a gun at officers. Shortly thereafter, a TPD precision rifle operator fired a shot at the man.

First aid was rendered on the man but authorities said attempts to save him were unsuccessful.