05/31/2026
On May 30, 2026, at approximately 1550 hours, Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers were requested to assist the Purcell Police Department with an active vehicle pursuit, which continued south on I-35 to Pauls Valley.
Pauls Valley Officers subsequently began assisting in the pursuit and responded to the incident in the area of Airline Road and County Road 3220. The suspect had fled from his vehicle on foot while armed with a long gun. Our Officer and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper subsequently discharged their weapons, injuring the suspect. The suspect is currently receiving medical care.
Our Officer and the involved Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper were not injured during the incident.