Suspect identified after OKC pursuit ends in fatal officer-involved shooting
OKLAHOMA CITY – Key Takeaways
- Multi-agency pursuit spanned Oklahoma City and ended near I-44
- Suspect identified as Sandra Strampher-Perry
- At least one person injured in crash during pursuit
- 11 total law enforcement personnel discharged weapons
- Investigation remains ongoing across multiple agencies
A woman who was shot and killed by police following a multi-agency pursuit across Oklahoma City on Friday has been identified, according to investigators.
The Oklahoma City Police Department says deputies with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office initially responded at around 8:30 p.m. to a report of an armed woman at a residence near North Council Road and Northwest 164th Street.
When confronted by deputies, investigators say the suspect fled in a pickup truck, triggering a pursuit that stretched across the city.
Where the pursuit unfolded
The chase moved southbound through Oklahoma City, with multiple agencies assisting. Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Oklahoma City Police officers joined as the suspect continued to evade deputies.
A tactical vehicle intervention (TVI) was attempted near Northwest 150th Street and North Portland Avenue, but the suspect rammed a deputy’s vehicle and continued driving.
What led to the shooting
Authorities said a second TVI near Interstate 44 and Southwest 59th Street brought the pursuit closer to an end when the suspect, identified as Sandra Strampher-Perry, crashed into another vehicle, injuring at least one person. After the crash, police say Strampher-Perry reportedly pointed a pistol at officers…