Anthony David Edgmon, OSBI: Man killed after exchanging gunfire with Ellis County deputies

Anthony David Edgmon – Authorities are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Shattuck after Ellis County deputies fatally shot a man who allegedly opened fire on them late Wednesday night. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), the incident began around 11 p.m. when deputies were dispatched to a home near South Olive Street and East Fifth Street in response to a domestic disturbance call. Reports indicated that an individual at the location had made several threats, prompting law enforcement to intervene.

Upon arrival, deputies encountered 54-year-old Anthony David Edgmon. Investigators said that during the interaction, Edgmon pointed a firearm at the deputies and discharged it. Deputies immediately returned fire. Edgmon was struck during the exchange of gunfire and was pronounced dead at the scene.

OSBI confirmed that no deputies were injured, and no one else at the scene sustained harm during the confrontation. The agency emphasized that deputies acted after Edgmon fired first, placing them in direct danger.

In the aftermath of the incident, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from OSBI to conduct an independent investigation. OSBI investigators responded to the scene overnight to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting. Their role is to determine the sequence of events, assess the deputies’ response, and provide findings to the district attorney’s office for review.

The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details regarding the domestic disturbance call that led deputies to the home, nor the specific threats that had been reported beforehand. Officials did confirm that Edgmon was the only person directly involved in the armed confrontation with deputies.

The shooting has drawn attention from the Shattuck community, where residents are grappling with the sudden and violent incident. While no deputies were harmed, the deadly exchange highlights the risks officers face when responding to volatile situations, particularly those involving weapons and reported threats.

OSBI has stressed that the investigation remains active and ongoing. As part of their process, investigators will review ballistic evidence, body camera footage if available, and witness accounts to build a complete picture of what transpired. Once the investigation is concluded, the findings will be submitted to the district attorney, who will determine whether the deputies’ use of force was legally justified.

Incidents of officer-involved shootings are automatically referred to OSBI in Oklahoma when requested by local agencies to ensure impartiality and transparency. The agency’s involvement is intended to provide an objective review of the circumstances and reassure the public that the case will be handled with accountability.

Authorities have not yet released further information about Edgmon beyond his identity and age. Additional details, including whether he had a history of violent behavior or prior law enforcement contact, may surface as the investigation develops.

For now, the focus remains on the OSBI inquiry into the confrontation that ended with deputies returning fire after being shot at. Updates are expected as the investigation continues and as officials work to provide clarity on the incident.