Man Killed In Shooting Involving Tulsa Police Near 31st And Mingo

Tulsa Police said officers shot and killed a man accused of pointing a pistol at them during a possible mental health episode outside a home near 31st and Mingo on Monday.

Monday, October 28th 2024, 5:18 pm

By: News On 6

TULSA, Okla. -

A man is dead and two Tulsa Police officers are on administrative leave following a shooting Monday afternoon.

Tulsa Police said it the suspect's sons' high school called authorities to alert them about an ongoing situation at a home near E. 31st Street and South Mingo Avenue.

Officers responded to the home near 9200 E. 32nd Pl. around 3:30 p.m. and found a man who was dealing with mental health issues.

Police said the man entered his vehicle and drove off before returning to the home. Officers never chased him.

The man allegedly kept going back in and out of his home with weapons, when police said he came out with a pistol and pointed it at police.

That's when TPD said two officers shot at the man, killing him. His name has not been released.

Both officers involved are now on administrative leave. Authorities said they will be on the scene a few more hours.

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