TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department responded to an officer-involved shooting early Wednesday morning.
TPD said they were called out to an armed robbery at the Tudor House Inn at Archer and Sheridan around 12:50 a.m.
When officers arrived they spoke to the robbery victim who the suspect allegedly assaulted. Officers reviewed security footage and saw the person of interest in acting erratically.
Police were setting up a perimeter around the hotel when they spotted the person of interest. When police tried to talk to the person he did not listen to commands and fired a shot in the room he was in.
TPD said the man left the room disguising himself as an old man and then tried to run off. This led to an on-foot police chase.
One of the officers fired a shot and hit the man causing him to fall. Police were able to catch up, detaining the man and providing medical aid. He was transported to the hospital and is being treated for his injuries.
The person of interest is in police custody at the hospital. He was arrested for armed robbery, assault, resisting arrest and multiple firearm violations.
The shooting officer is on administrative leave while they investigate.
Police are investigating the shooting.
2 News crews are working to learn more.
This is a developing story.
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