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Oklahoma Deputy Killed in Ambush During Routine Welfare Check Call
A deputy in Oklahoma was killed and a police chief wounded in an ambush by a suspect during a routine call on Sunday, authorities said. The shooting occurred after a welfare check and has rocked a quiet town.
An Oklahoma deputy was killed and a police chief wounded in an ambush during a routine call in a quiet town on Sunday, according to authorities. The suspect allegedly opened fire on law enforcement responding to a welfare check, leaving two officers injured and one deceased. The incident has shaken the community, with police working to identify the suspect and apprehend them. Authorities have not released further information about the suspect or their motives at this time.
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