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Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Yahoo
FBI Oklahoma City speaks on suspect arrested in Grants accused of shooting officer
GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – FBI Oklahoma City spoke out about the suspect accused of shooting a police officer in the face on Sunday before he was arrested in Grants, New Mexico. The FBI said they immediately began the search for Billy Wayne Williams who is an enrolled member of the Choctaw tribe of Oklahoma. Defense: Solomon Peña is 'right-wing election denier,' not shooting spree 'mastermind' On Monday, the Grants Police Department said they located Williams who shot himself as they attempted to arrest him. As of Tuesday, Williams was in critical condition. Once released he will be placed in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The Oklahoma officer has already been released from the hospital. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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Oklahoma Highway Patrol issues Blue Alert, suspect found after officer shot in Muskogee County
Muskogee Police Department announced Monday that a suspect was arrested in New Mexico after a search began on the weekend. Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued a Blue Alert on Sunday after a police officer was shot during a traffic stop in Muskogee County. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation told News on 6 that an officer pulled over a speeding driver around 5:45 p.m. Sunday. Officials say the suspect, Billy Wayne Williams, drove on before stopping, and at some point during the stop, shots were fired and the officer was hit in the face. Authorities told news outlets that she was taken to the hospital, treated, and has since been released. Multiple agencies including OHP and Cherokee Marshals were looking for Williams, who is 5'11" and weighs 380 pounds, and was believed to be driving an unknown-year Nissan Altima. Williams was considered armed and extremely dangerous, according to OHP. Updated possible vehicle. The white suburban has been located. Posted by Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Sunday, March 16, 2025 Blue Alerts are issued after an individual is suspected of killing or seriously injuring an officer in the line of duty. They also can be issued if a suspect poses a threat to law enforcement or when an active duty officer is missing. Related: What is a Kacey Alert? See Oklahoma's five alert systems Similar to AMBER alerts, they can be alerted through television, radio stations, cell phones and wireless devices. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Okla. officials issue Blue Alert after officer shot in Muskogee County
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Oklahoma Highway Patrol searching for man accused of shooting officer
WEBBERS FALLS, Okla. (KNWA/KFTA) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol is searching for a man it considers armed and dangerous after he allegedly shot a police officer. OHP said Billy Wayne Williams is suspected of shooting a police officer in Muskogee County. Williams is 5'11' and 380 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. OHP believes he initially was driving a white suburban, however, that vehicle has been located. The department says he may be driving in a white Nissan Altima. A Blue Alert was issued by OHP on behalf of the Webbers Falls Police Department. Blue Alerts are issued to aid in the apprehension of a person who is suspected of killing or seriously injuring an officer in the line of duty. Oklahoma is one of 37 states that has a Blue Alert Plan, but Arkansas is not one of them. KNWA's NBC affiliate in Tulsa reported that the shooting occurred at the intersection of North Stand Watie Boulevard and West Lynch Street in Webbers Falls. OHP said if you see Williams, do not approach him and call 911 immediately. Webbers Falls is around 50 miles from Fort Smith. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
