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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.
 
WEATHERFORD, Okla. (September 19, 2022) – The Weatherford Police Department requested assistance from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) after an officer-involved-shooting involving multiple agencies occurred on September 16, 2022. Based on the initial investigation, this is what is known at this time:

• The OSBI was requested at approximately 9:30 a.m. after the Weatherford Police Department and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) were involved in an officer-involved-shooting.
• Colby Archer (6/1/1983) entered the parking lot of a local business in Weatherford and after encountering an employee ultimately pulled a gun on that employee; Archer then left the business in his vehicle.
• The Weatherford Police Department was called about the incident and located Archer in his vehicle.
• A slow pursuit involving Weatherford police and OHP began with Archer pulling over once, brandishing the weapon, before taking off in his vehicle again.
• Near the intersection of Eads and S. Washington, Archer pulled over and fired shots at officers.
• Law enforcement returned fire hitting Archer who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
• One Trooper was treated for minor injuries at the hospital; no bystanders were injured.