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OSBI investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Vinita
A man from northeast Oklahoma is dead after allegedly brandishing a bow and arrow at law enforcement officers Monday morning. Read the press release below:
CRAIG COUNTY, Oklahoma (April 18, 2022) – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation received a request from the Craig County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting just outside Vinita.
Based on the OSBI’s initial investigation, this is what is known at this time:
• Just before 7 a.m., a 9-1-1 call was placed reporting a large chunk of concrete was on the railroad tracks on 4400 Road.
• The Police Department responds, along with the Sheriff’s Office, and finds tracks leading from the railroad tracks to a residence at 27310 S. 4400 Road.
• Law enforcement followed the tracks in the grass from the railroad and find a tractor on the nearby property.
• Law enforcement hear Guy Walker making a ruckus and going in and out of his house which is located on the same property.
• When law enforcement were able to approach him, he pulls out a bow and arrow.
• Law enforcement asks Walker to put down the weapon, which he does not do. Instead, he is waving the bow and arrow around in a threatening manner.
• Both a deputy and an officer fired at Walker, killing him.
• No other injuries are reported.
There is no additional information to be released at this time.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation says this information is based on an active and ongoing investigation.
The OSBI’s initial understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve over the course of the investigation as witnesses are interviewed and evidence is collected and analyzed.
Upon completion of the OSBI investigation, agents will submit a report summarizing their investigation to the District Attorney’s Office. The District Attorney will determine whether or not to file charges.