Okmulgee County deputy shoots, kills machete-wielding man
An Okmulgee County deputy shot and killed a man carrying a machete. Deputies were called to the man's home by someone who said the man was suicidal.
MORRIS — An Okmulgee County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man who approached him with a machete Wednesday, authorities said.
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents are looking into the officer-involved shooting.
Two deputies were called about 9:25 a.m. to 17401 Bristlecone Road when someone reported a suicidal person.
Robbie W. McMurtry, 50, appeared distraught and approached the deputies in a threatening manner while holding the machete, according to OSBI spokeswoman Jessica Brown and a statement from Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice.
One of the deputies, whose name was not released, shot and killed McMurtry.
Both deputies involved will be on administrative leave while the OSBI investigates the incident. The OSBI will turn over its findings to the district attorney, who will decide whether the shooting was justified.
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