Two Sayre police officers tried to serve Plaster a felony warrants for failure to pay child support and attempting to elude police while under the influence. Police chased Plaster and called for backup. A Beckham County deputy responded and attempted to arrest Plaster. Police says Plaster hit the deputy several times with an axe. The deputy fired several shots, and at least one bullet struck and killed Plaster.
Victim's Name: Larry Dale Plaster
Agency Responsible: Beckham County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: White
Date of Death: March 27, 2014
County: Beckham
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: axe
Geography: Rural