Bixby Police Shoot, Kill Suspect Accused Of Opening Fire At Gas Station

A suspect has been shot and killed by Bixby Police in a gas station shooting incident, marking the second such incident in the Tulsa area within a week.

Saturday, April 22nd 2023, 8:48 am

By: News On 6


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A suspect has been shot and killed by Bixby Police in a gas station shooting incident, marking the second such incident in the Tulsa area within a week.

The shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Kum and Go parking lot, located near 111th and Memorial. Witnesses said that someone was firing a gun, prompting Bixby Police to respond to the scene.

Officers fired their weapons at the suspect, resulting in the person being pronounced dead at the scene. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is assisting with the investigation.

The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard practice. This is the first officer-involved shooting of the year, and the suspect's name has not been released by investigators.

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