By FOX23.com News Staff
TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department said one of its officers shot a suspect after they said the suspect had shot and wounded another individual.
According to police, a fight began near East 52nd Street North and North Peoria Avenue.
Officers said the fight may have been about a car accident, though investigators are currently still looking into what exactly led to the altercation.
As the fight escalated, police said shots were fired, and one individual was hit.
Authorities said the gunshot victim then ran into a nearby restaurant and the suspect followed them inside.
The department said when officers arrived at the scene, they saw shell casings and encountered the shooter.
Police said officers recognized the ongoing threat and shot the suspect.
According to authorities, the exact details and circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation and being determined.
Police said both the suspect and the gunshot victim were taken to the hospital for further treatment.
The department said no officers were harmed during the incident.
Authorities are still actively investigating, stating they expect it will take them some time to clear the area due to the complicated nature of the scene.
