On August 22, 2022, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Sergeant Bobby Swartz, 58, a 25-year veteran, was fatally shot while serving lockout papers during an eviction near S.W. 78th and Youngs in southwest Oklahoma City. Swartz was shot near the back door of the residence as he and two other deputies, Mark Johns and Melody Norton, attempted to carry out the eviction.

Deputy Mark Johns was wounded while trying to pull Swartz to safety and was hospitalized; Deputy Norton was not physically injured in the initial shooting. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Benjamin Plank, fled in a pickup towing a boat and fired at pursuing officers. Officers returned fire; the chase ended at the entrance to Tinker Air Force Base when the suspect surrendered after discarding a rifle. Swartz was taken to OU Medical Center, where he died.

Swartz’s family described him as a loving Papa Policeman, and colleagues remembered his dedication and compassion. The defendant has been charged in connection with the shooting and competency hearings are underway. Does anyone have information about the events near S.W. 78th and Youngs on August 22, 2022?