The Village Police Officer To Face Manslaughter Charges After July Shooting

A Village Police Officer has been charged with manslaughter after a deadly shooting in July.

Saturday, September 12th 2020, 6:41 am

By: News 9


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An officer for The Village Police Department has been charged with manslaughter after a deadly shooting in July.

Related Story: Okla. Co. Sheriff's Office Investigates Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting In The Village

Police say 49-year-old Christopher Poor charged at Officer Chance Avery with a baseball bat during a peacekeeping call on July 25. Investigators say Avery then shot Poor three times. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Avery is not in police custody yet.


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