Monday, September 16th 2019, 10:39 am
The Oklahoma City Police Department has identified the suspect killed Sunday morning during an officer-involved shooting in northwest Oklahoma City.
Officers responded to a trouble unknown call around 2 a.m. Sunday, September 15 near Northwest 25th Street and North Harvey Avenue.
Police said when officers arrived the suspect, now identified as 28-year-old Brian Dryer, was pacing back and forth. According to authorities, Dryer had a knife and refused officers orders to drop the weapon.
Police said Dryer ran towards the officers.
Two officers fired their weapons, shooting the suspect.
Dryer was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The two involved officers, Sergeant Kevin Smith and Jeffrey Owen, have been placed on paid administration leave.
The investigation is ongoing.
September 16th, 2019
March 22nd, 2024
March 14th, 2024
February 9th, 2024
April 25th, 2024
April 25th, 2024
April 25th, 2024