Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 7, 2020

** The following update is based on an ongoing investigation. The OSBI's understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve over the course of the investigation as witnesses are interviewed and evidence is collected and analyzed.

SAPULPA, Okla. - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Sapulpa, Okla., today.

Based on the OSBI’s initial investigation, this is what is known at this time:

• This incident began at approximately 11 a.m. today when Michael Collins (38) entered the Green Hill Funeral Home at South Main and Green Hill in Sapulpa wanting a drink of water.
• The individual Collins encountered at the funeral home called the Sapulpa Police Department because Collins was acting strangely and threatening to harm himself.
• Collins left the funeral home walking across Green Hill Cemetery and over to the adjacent cemetery, South Heights.
• One Sapulpa police officer responded to South Heights Cemetery.
• During the interaction with the officer, Collins pulled a knife and charged the officer.
• The officer fired his weapon wounding Collins.
• Collins was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
• The officer is on paid administrative leave.

There is no additional information to be released at this time.

Upon completion of the investigation, a report will be written and submitted to the District Attorney’s Office. The District Attorney will determine whether or not to file charges.

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