17-year-old boy dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound after taking Tulsa officer’s gun from holster
By Jonathan Greco
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TULSA COUNTY, Okla. (KOCO) — Authorities say a 17-year-old boy died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after taking a police officer’s holstered firearm Tuesday at the Tulsa Boys Home.
The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office said deputies received a 911 call shortly before 9:25 p.m. Tuesday saying a 17-year-old boy had been shot. The shooting happened during an archery class taught by two off-duty Tulsa police officers in the gym.
During the class, the teenager approached one of the officers from behind and grabbed a gun from the officer’s holster. The 17-year-old boy then took his own life.
Two other students were in the gym when the shooting happened.
The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the 17-year-old boy’s death. Information about the teenager has not been released.
“Our hearts and prayers are with everyone affected by today’s tragedy,” the sheriff’s office posted on Facebook.
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