Demontre Bruner was wanted for killing James Hendricks, and shooting and injuring a woman at a Tulsa apartment complex less than 24 hours before. Someone reported that Bruner could be found at a home, and he ran from them when they arrived. While they were tracking Bruner with a dog, police said he started shooting at them, and police shot and killed Bruner.
Victim's Name: Demontre Bruner
Agency Responsible: Muskogee Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 4, 2020
County: Muskogee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified by District Attorney
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5814