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OK Sheriff’s Sergeant Killed While Serving Eviction Papers

Sergeant Bobby Swartz was fatally shot and a second deputy, who has not yet been identified, was wounded.

August 23, 2022
OK Sheriff’s Sergeant Killed While Serving Eviction Papers

Oklahoma County Sheriff's Sergeant Bobby Swartz was shot and killed Monday serving papers. (Photo: Oklahoma County SO)

An Oklahoma County, OK, sheriff’s deputy was killed Monday while serving lock-out paperwork at a home in southwest Oklahoma City.

Sergeant Bobby Swartz was fatally shot and a second deputy, who has not yet been identified, was wounded, OKCFOX reports.

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The wounded deputy is reportedly in stable condition.

The suspect, 35-year-old Benjamin Plank, has been arrested on charges of first-degree murder, shooting with intent to kill, assault and battery with a deadly weapon and use of vehicle in the discharge of a weapon.

Plank was arrested by Oklahoma City Police after a vehicle pursuit, OKCFOX reports.

Sergeant Swartz was a 25-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, KFOR reports.

 

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