Police identify victim, suspect in deadly NW Oklahoma City shooting
Dec 23, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police have identified the victim and suspect in a shooting that happened on Friday, December 20.
According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 6600 block of Bayberry Dr. around 1 p.m. Upon arrival, the suspect, 43-year-old Jerry Yang, began shooting at officers as well as two children inside the home.
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Officials say both kids were hit by gunfire, resulting in one being injured and the other, 15-year-old Abel Her, being killed. An officer was also hit and injured.
Both the injured officer and juvenile are expected to recover.
According to OKCPD, Yang then shot himself and died.
The officers involved have been placed in administrative leave as the investigation continues.