Fairless' wife called police and reported her husband was suicidal and armed. Four officers found Fairless in the master bedroom, sitting on the bed with a handgun close by. Police ordered him to move away from the weapon, instead he allegedly picked the weapon up and all four officers opened fire, killing him. Fairless family requested an investigation but was apparently denied.
Victim's Name: Gail Dean Fairless
Agency Responsible: Oklahoma City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 73
Race: White
Date of Death: March 23, 2014
County: Oklahoma
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban