Police attempted to stop Stutchman for a traffic violation at 2 a.m. Stutchman sped off and a pursuit ensued. Stutchman crashed his SUV and got out of the vehicle brandishing a handgun. Officers opened fire, hitting Stutchman multiple times and killing him. Stutchman's sister told reporters that her brother had several warrants out for his arrest. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation found shooting justified.
Victim's Name: James Stutchman
Agency Responsible: Okmulgee Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: March 6, 2014
County: Okmulgee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural