OIS #10 and Homicide #76 of 2024
Incident # 2024-0093079
Date & Time: 12/20/2024 at 1:14 PM.
Location: 6621 Bayberry Dr.
Deceased Victim: Her, Abel (A/M, DOB: 7/10/2009).
Deceased Suspect: Yang, Jerry (A/M, DOB: 9/7/1981).
Involved Officers:
- Officer Justin Van Brunt – 5 years of service.
- Officer Zachary Lucas – 1 ½ years of service.
Narrative: On Friday, December 20th, OKCPD officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at 6621 Bayberry Dr. As officers arrived at the home, they immediately came under gunfire. The suspect, Jerry Yang, not only opened fire on officers, but also began firing at two children inside the home. Both juveniles were hit by gunfire resulting in one being killed and the other being wounded. The suspect’s gunfire also injured one of the officers. As the gun battle continued, Mr. Yang turned the gun on himself and died by suicide.
The wounded juvenile and the injured officer are expected to recover.
Both officers involved in the shooting have been placed on routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
PIO Contact: Capt. Valerie Littlejohn, 405/297-1111
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