OHP: Suspect In Active Shooter Situation Dies Along Turner Turnpike

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the shooter in a pursuit along the Turner Turnpike has died.

Saturday, April 2nd 2022, 7:36 pm

By: Hunter McKee, News On 6, News 9, Anjelicia Bruton

OKLAHOMA CITY -

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the shooter in a pursuit along the Turner Turnpike has died.

The announcement was made during an OHP-Oklahoma City police joint news conference Saturday afternoon.

The shooter was on the turnpike and west of North Hiwassee Road.

Authorities said the suspect was hit by gunfire. Trooper vehicles were also struck by gunfire.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said the turnpike between mile markers 140 and 141 in both directions is now closed.

Eastbound traffic is being diverted at Interstate 35 and westbound traffic is being diverted at the Kickapoo Turnpike. Troopers said there is no estimated time for reopening.

Nearby residents have been asked to avoid the area.

Stay tuned for updates.

Hunter McKee

Hunter McKee joined the News 9 team as an MMJ in January of 2020. He’s an Oklahoma native from Norman.

Anjelicia Bruton

Anjelicia Bruton joined the News 9 family as a multi-media journalist in December 2020. She came to Oklahoma City from a station in Columbus, Georgia. In Columbus, Anjelicia covered stories on post at Fort Benning, deadly tornadoes in Alabama and an array of other stories.