Sunday, March 9th 2025, 9:39 am
Two people are dead after two separate shootings in Muskogee County Saturday night. Lighthorse Police shot the suspect during a chase, after officers say that the suspect shot at officers.
According to the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect is accused of shooting two women at a recycling business in Oktaha. One of the women died, while the other was treated for her injuries and released.
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Police say the suspect was then involved in another shooting in Muskogee near 24th Street and Topeka Avenue before fleeing from officers. The victim died early Sunday morning as a result of the injuries sustained in the shooting.
Authorities said the chase ended with the suspect firing shots at Lighthorse police, who returned fire, shooting him.
The suspect was taken to the hospital. No officers were injured in the shooting.
No names have been released.
March 9th, 2025
March 9th, 2025