Cherokee County deputy shoots, kills armed woman near Briggs; OSBI investigating

A 34-year-old woman was shot and killed by a Cherokee County deputy on Tuesday and has been placed on administrative leave, the sheriff's office says. The OSBI is now investigating.

Wednesday, May 28th 2025, 12:53 pm

By: Drake Johnson

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating after a Cherokee County deputy shot and killed a woman Tuesday night in the Briggs area of Cherokee County.

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a domestic violence call and found the suspect had badly beaten a 74-year-old woman.

CCSO says the deputy went inside the home and the suspect, a 34-year-old woman, had a sharp object and refused to drop it.

Authorities said she made a sudden movement toward the deputy, who then shot her in the upper body with a handgun.

She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died, CCSO said. The 74-year-old victim was taken to a Tulsa hospital for treatment, her condition is unknown.

The OSBI is investigating the case and the deputy involved in the shooting is on paid administrative leave.

Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism. Drake is a longtime Oklahoman, growing up in Owasso and graduating from OHS in 2016. When not covering the news, he enjoys watching the Sooners and OKC Thunder, plus spending time with family and friends in the state and traveling across the country.