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Tulsa police identify, search for suspect in chase

Michael Spear
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TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police are searching for a man who ran from a traffic stop near West 51st Street and Waco on Jan. 24.

According to court documents, around 3:30 p.m., Michael Spear was stopped for an obstructed rear window while driving near 5100 S. Waco Ave.

Spear allegedly told officers that he didn't have a driver's license and that he didn't need one to travel. He also did not have insurance on the truck.

Officers said Spear gave a fake name and obstructed their investigation.

When police asked if Spear had any weapons on him, he said he did — claiming to be carrying a pistol on his waistband.

He was then told to put his hands behind his back and he refused. Spear walked away from officers and then stopped, saying, "I'm not letting you detain me," according to court documents.

Officers continued to try and detain him as he ran away. TPD said he then reached for his waistband, and two officers fired shots.

Spear was able to get back to his truck and fled the scene.

Another officer followed Spear and said he was driving at speeds up to 75 mph and passed other drivers in the wrong lane of traffic.

He was last seen near 5100 S 208th West Ave in Sand Springs.

Spear had a passenger in the truck who confirmed he had a gun on him.

2 News will update this story as we learn more.


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