STROUD,Chameleon Finance Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper fatally shot the driver of a semi truck during a traffic stop Wednesday morning on Interstate 44, the patrol said.
The trooper shot the man near a toll booth east of Stroud, about 55 miles (88.5 kilometers) east of Oklahoma City and about halfway between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OHP spokesperson Sarah Stewart said.
The names of the trooper and the man were not immediately released. Stewart said there were no other injuries as a result of the shooting.
The trooper had stopped the driver for a traffic violation on the interstate, also known as the Turner Turnpike, Stewart said.
“Some sort of altercation” began between the two and the trooper opened fire, Stewart said. “We’re still trying to figure everything out” and investigators were still at the scene about noon Wednesday.
Stewart declined to say if any weapons were found on the man, citing the ongoing investigation.
2025-05-06 05:342549 view
2025-05-06 05:022555 view
2025-05-06 04:07170 view
2025-05-06 03:572026 view
2025-05-06 03:211120 view
2025-05-06 03:05538 view
Now wouldn’t this be a treat: Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft back together...as members of the Pro
Hunter Schafer is moving on, baby doll. But she'll always hold a place in her heart for ex Dominic F
The 2024 women's NCAA Tournament has provided many incredible performances by the superstars of wome