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*** The following update is based on an active and ongoing investigation. The OSBI's initial understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve over the course of the investigation as witnesses are interviewed and evidence is collected and analyzed.
 
Upon completion of the OSBI investigation, agents will submit a report summarizing their investigation to the District Attorney’s Office. The District Attorney will determine whether or not to file charges.

COVINGTON, Okla. (September 17, 2022) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating an officer-involved-shooting involving the Garfield County Sheriff's Office:

• The OSBI was requested to investigate an officer-involved-shooting just after 7 p.m. on September 15, 2022.
• A relative called the Covington Police Department to report a mental health situation involving Weston Cassody, 35.
• The police department contacted the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office to respond to the call at 7402 S. Highway 74 in Covington.
• A deputy responded to the residence and entered the home.
• Once inside, Cassody got a knife and began threatening the deputy.
• The deputy commanded Cassody put down the weapon; Cassody did not comply.
• The deputy fired his weapon hitting Cassody.
• The deputy immediately began rendering aid; when EMS arrived at the scene, Cassody was pronounced deceased.