Pottawatomie County, OK – A Pottawatomie County sheriff’s deputy was shot while responding to a domestic incident on Friday morning and there is a standoff ongoing at the scene.
Pottawatomie County Sheriff Mike Booth has confirmed that a sheriff’s deputy was shot near the intersection of Austin Drive and Patterson Road in Bethel Acres on Oct. 29, KWTV reported.
The deputy was struck by two rounds, KOCO reported.
He has been transported to a hospital in Oklahoma City.
The condition of the wounded deputy was unknown, but McLoud Police Chief Wes Elliott said the hero was still alive, KOCO reported.
Officials said that suspect has barricaded himself inside a home on Austin Drive in Pink and has been firing shots at law enforcement, KWTV reported.
The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Braedon Chesser.
#BlueAlert just issued for suspect Braedon Chesser in Pottawatomie County after accused of shooting a Bethel Acres deputy. Suspect believed to be armed and dangerous. Call 9-1-1 if seen. #Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/ZWZ1yKVME2
— Zach Stanford (@zachstanford) October 29, 2021
An emergency alert was just put out with the suspect’s information. Police are looking for Braedon Chesser. pic.twitter.com/4ddZJIkgGq
— ShardaagrayKOKH (@FOX25Shardaa) October 29, 2021
Authorities said of agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) were on the way to the scene to assist local law enforcement.
Pottawatomie County sheriff’s deputies, Tecumseh Police Department officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel are at the scene, KOCO reported.
Scanner traffic indicated the suspect was wearing body armor and waiting for deputies outside his home when they arrived on the scene.
Bethal Public Schools have been placed on lockdown, KFOR reported.
#BREAKING @OKCFOX Confirmed a Sheriff's Deputy has been shot in Pottawatomie County near Bethel Acres. Stay with FOX 25 for updates
— Jennifer Falsetti (@JenniferFOX25) October 29, 2021
Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a domestic. The suspect is currently standing outside wearing body armor.
— EOC Scanner (@EocScanner) October 29, 2021
A Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputy has been shot. More reports of gunfire coming in.
— EOC Scanner (@EocScanner) October 29, 2021
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