Funeral Services Set For Washita Undersheriff, Burns Flat Officer

Funeral services will commence this Tuesday for Undersheriff Brian Beck and Officer Kristian Willhight.

Saturday, January 25th 2014, 1:26 pm

By: News 9


Funeral services will commence this Tuesday for Undersheriff Brian Beck and Officer Kristian Willhight.

The lawmen were killed last Thursday during a pursuit near Dill City, Oklahoma. The chase started after Undersheriff Beck attempted to serve 27-year-old Quentin Lee Johnson with a felony warrant for charges of meth, knowingly concealing stolen property, possession of firearm after former felony conviction and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Johnson drove off, sparking the chase. He lost control of his vehicle and also lost his life.

1/23/14 Related Story: Police: 3 Dead, Including 2 Lawmen, In Oklahoma Chase

The lawmen services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 1600 W Country Club Blvd, Elk City, Oklahoma. Undersheriff Brian Beck's service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, with Officer Kristian Willhight's funeral following at 2:30 p.m.

According to the Beckham County Sheriff's Office, a candle light vigil in honor of Officer Kristian Willhight will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday night at the Mangum Police Department. 

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