Oklahoma City woman shot by police after firing gun post-crash
- A woman was involved in a vehicle crash and subsequently fired a gun at the scene.
- Seven police officers responded and opened fire after the woman threatened them with the weapon.
- The incident is under investigation, with officers placed on paid leave and bodycam footage being reviewed.
In Oklahoma City, a woman was fatally shot by police after she fired a gun and threatened officers following a car crash. The incident occurred when seven officers responded to the scene and attempted to make contact with her. The woman was already a suspect in a previous shooting, which heightened the tension of the situation. Police Captain Valerie Littlejohn stated that it remains unclear whether the woman was aiming at anyone or simply discharging the weapon into the air or ground. The officers involved were not injured, but they have been placed on paid leave while the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are reviewing bodycam footage to gather more information about the events leading up to the shooting, aiming to clarify the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.