OSBI Investigating Guymon Police Shooting

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting involving police officers from the Guymon Police Department, according to authorities.

OSBI investigators said at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Guymon Police Department requested OSBI assistance with a shooting that occurred in the 2700 block of Cactus Drive in Guymon.

At 8:19 p.m., Guymon police answered a call for service at that same address in reference to an 'agitated and disgruntled' employee at a local business, according to OSBI.

According to OCBI, Guymon Police said the employee, identified as Chiewelthap Mariar, 26, produced a knife and began advancing on officers.

Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation before deploying a taser, which was unsuccessful, OSBI then said Mariar continued to move towards the officers at which point an officer fired his weapon, striking Mariar.

Mariar was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

There is no additional information at this time, and OSBI is investigating the incident.