An Oklahoma Sheriff's Deputy is killed in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect.

LeFlore County Sheriff's Deputy Thomas ‘Walker’ LeMay was killed Sunday during a police standoff that began as a welfare check. Authorities say multiple agencies were called to a property near the City of Wister around 11am on Sunday morning. As officers approached the residence, the suspect opened fire, striking both LeMay and a Wister police officer. LeMay was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the injured officer was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is expected to recover from his wounds.

The alleged shooter later surrendered to police and has been identified as 36-year-old Edgar Lara. He is currently being held I n the LeFlore County Jail in Poteau.