An officer-involved shooting in Bokoshe is currently under investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigations (OSBI), following an altercation that left one suspect, facing child sexual abuse charges, hospitalized. According to reports from KFOR, the incident occurred while the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office, aided by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper, were executing a felony arrest warrant against 34-year-old Dustin Tackett on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The incident unfolded around 12:30 p.m. as law enforcement officers arrived at a residence near Carter Lake Road and Tackett Road. Tackett, who was allegedly armed with a firearm, reportedly "pointed his weapon towards" officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire, as per KFOR. In response to Tackett's actions, officers returned fire, wounding the suspect, as noted in a news release from the OSBI and covered by KOCO. He was later transported to a local hospital and is said to be in stable condition.
No other injuries were reported from the confrontation. The requisite investigation by the OSBI is a common procedure in officer-involved shootings, with the findings due to be presented to the LeFlore County District Attorney's Office, who will then decide on potential charges, according to a KTUL report.
Details are still forthcoming as the OSBI continues their investigation into the details of the shooting, and many questions remain as the community seeks clarity on the events leading up to the use of lethal force. The LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office has abstained from offering further commentary until the OSBI has concluded its review, and the final determinations have been made by the District Attorney's office.
