OKCPD releases statement and footage of August 2 police-involved shooting

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — On August 2, 2024, the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) responded to a report of an individual walking down a residential street with a handgun.

The incident ended fatally.

Officers arrived at the scene around 3:00 a.m. near Southeast 74th Street and Sooner Road.

According to OKCPD, the suspect did not drop the weapon and after non-lethal shots were fired, he raised his weapon and aimed it at officers.

Three officers shot the suspect; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

On August 23, OKCPD released a public notice that included bodycam footage of the incident.

In the video, officers said the gunman, Brandon Lena, attempted to kill a police officer.

In addition, an officer in the video gives the order to “shoot him again.”

OKCPD states that this order was a last resort to avoid the use of deadly force.

The three officers involved in the incident have been placed on leave while the investigation continues.

Below is the community's full statement and we encourage readers to carefully consider their opinion:

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