Herbert Hill

Herbert Hill, 25, was shot and killed by Oklahoma City police during a February 6, 2015 arrest operation in which an officer was also wounded.

What happened

Police seeking to arrest Herbert Hill on an outstanding warrant approached a parked vehicle on Southwest 62nd Street in Oklahoma City on February 6, 2015. Officials said Hill was inside with a woman and opened fire as officers approached; an officer, Sergeant John Townsend, was injured during an exchange of gunfire. Police shot and killed Hill. A woman in the vehicle survived, and neighbors described children frightened by the shooting nearby. Local coverage emphasized Hill's prior record and probation status, but these details should not replace an examination of the actual tactics and gunfire on February 6. The immediate sequence in available accounts comes from police, and independently verified footage or a public forensic reconstruction was not obtained during this pass. Hill died before any new accusation connected to the encounter could be tried.

Investigation & findings

Police said multiple officers were placed on administrative leave during the initial investigation. No later officer-prosecution determination was independently verified.

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Investigation & findings

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