1 killed in shooting following police pursuit near Cushing

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper shot and killed a convicted felon during a pursuit that ended near Cushing Friday morning, authorities say.

Authorities say around 1:30 a.m., a Cushing Police officer pulled over a driver. The officer says the driver refused to give his name or show a license, then the officer says a gun was spotted in the car.

Police say the driver, who has now been identified as Curtis Russell, took off, leading the officer to a nearby home.

As the officer pulled up to the home, authorities say Russell opened fire, and the officer called for backup.

Chandler Police, Lincoln and Payne deputies, Sac and Fox tribal police, and OHP troops arrived at the scene to assist.

According to OHP, when one of their troopers arrived, Russell shot at them, so the trooper returned fire, killing him.

"If you shoot at a trooper with the intent of harming that trooper, you are going to be shot back at," said Chief Joe Williams, with OHP.

Investigators say Russell had a pistol and a rifle next to him, along with a flashlight.

OHP said as part of standard procedure, a trooper involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.