OSBI Investigates After Fatal Police Shooting In Duncan

Shawn Tillison was killed after pointing a gun at officers in Duncan on Thursday.

Friday, July 23rd 2021, 5:20 pm

By: News 9


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The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal police shooting that happened Thursday afternoon in Duncan.

According to OSBI's initial investigation, the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. in the 300 block of West Maple in Duncan.

A man, identified as Shawn Tillison, walked out of a home while pointing a gun in the air.

According to the report, Duncan police officers commanded the man to drop the weapon. After he refused, officers used less-lethal methods to try to take him into custody, .

Tillison then pointed the gun at officers. Then, the police opened fire.

The names of the officers involved have not been released at this time.

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