Guthrie, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has confirmed the identity of the man who was shot and killed by police in Guthrie on Friday afternoon. Authorities report that 38-year-old David Dunford was fatally wounded while officers were conducting a welfare check near Highway 77 and Industrial Road.
According to the OSBI, the incident occurred during a routine welfare check, although the specific events leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Investigators have not yet disclosed the exact circumstances that resulted in the use of deadly force.
After the shooting, law enforcement officials discovered two weapons in Dunford’s truck. However, it remains uncertain how these weapons played a role in the altercation.
The investigation is ongoing, and the OSBI has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. The involved officers are reportedly placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure in such cases.
Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and piece together the events of that afternoon as they work to provide clarity on the fatal encounter.
