TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police responded to a call around 10:30 p.m. Saturday at a home near East 33rd Place, a 29-year-old woman was shot and killed after taking hostages and refusing to comply with officers.
Officers say they arrived on scene and established a perimeter before attempting to negotiate with her. She threatened suicide and to harm the hostages.
After entering the house to rescue hostages, the suspect started a countdown. Officers shot her and at the same time, she fired a round from her gun.
She died at the scene and no hostages or officers were harmed.
The medical examiner is working to determine which rounds, the officers or the suspects proved to be fatal.
The officer involved is on administrative leave, which is standard procedure for Tulsa police when an officer is involved in a shooting.
TPD's homicide unit is investigating the incident, which includes reviewing body cam footage.
On Dec. 27, TPD identified the woman as Taylor Torres.
After the investigation, evidence in the case will be submitted for review by the Tulsa County DA's office, which will made an independent decision on the officer's actions.
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