OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Eddy Dempsey, R-Valliant, Tim Turner, R-Kinta, and Rick West, R-Heavener, Tuesday offered their condolences for the family of LeFlore County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas “Walker” LeMay, who was killed Sunday while conducting a wellness check near Wister. Also injured was Wister Police Chief William “Andy” Thompson.
“This is a tragedy for our entire area,” the representatives said in a joint statement. “We know especially that these families are hurting as is the law enforcement community that served alongside this deputy who was killed and the police chief who was wounded. It’s sad that our law enforcement have to risk their lives to keep the rest of us safe, but we’re grateful for their bravery and faithfulness to perform their duties. This sacrifice will not be forgotten. We must pray for quick recovery for Chief Thompson and for the family of Deputy LeMay, and we must offer support in every way we can.”
Dempsey asked for a moment of silence on the House floor on Monday to say prayers and express throughs for those affected by this tragic shooting…