GUTHRIE, OK — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place on Friday afternoon in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) reported that the incident occurred shortly after Guthrie Police responded to a welfare check at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Billy Sims BBQ, located near S Division Street and E Industrial Road.
When officers arrived at the scene, they made contact with an adult man in the parking lot. However, shortly after the interaction, an officer-involved shooting occurred. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, though no other injuries were reported.
The identity of the deceased individual has not yet been released, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. OSBI is currently leading the investigation into the incident, as is standard protocol for officer-involved shootings in Oklahoma.
No further details have been provided at this time, and authorities are urging the public to remain patient as they continue their investigation. The Guthrie Police Department has not released additional information regarding the officers involved or the events leading up to the shooting.
As the investigation unfolds, OSBI will work to determine the full scope of the incident and provide any updates to the public.
