Around 12 p.m., Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers were attempting to stop a vehicle that had been reported as stolen from Purcell. At least one trooper shot and killed Adam Hernandez. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police. Troopers Joe Kimmons and Clay Anderson were placed on leave.
Victim's Name: Adam Ray Hernandez
Agency Responsible: Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: White
Date of Death: January 22, 2020
County: Cleveland
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5570