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Names of OHP troopers, suspect involved in Talihina shooting released

Posted at 4:47 PM, May 14, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-21 22:22:50-04

TALIHINA, Okla. -- The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the names of five troopers and the suspect who were involved in a shooting last week.

On May 11 at 6 a.m., the OHP tactical team assisted the Talihina Police Department in the service of a felony warrant. The suspect, later identified as Bradley D. Webster, opened fire on authorities during the incident, and troopers returned fire.

Four troopers sustained minor injuries in the shooting and Webster was killed after a fire started and spread through the home. Another trooper was struck by gunfire, but was protected by a ballistic vest.

The troopers were identified as Brett Stephens, Brandon Seward, Sammy Lee, Chris Bunch and Chance Tuttle. All five were taken to hospitals and released.

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