After Weeklong Pursuit, Oklahoma Man Accused of Double Murder Killed in Shootout

OKLAHOMA – A man who had been on the run for nearly a week was killed on Sunday night in a shootout with police. He was suspected of slaying two relatives and trying to behead them.

Local media reports quoting police sources said Michael Vance, 38, was killed by police after a caller reported a car corresponding to one purportedly stolen by Vance was seen near Hammon, in western Oklahoma. Vance was also suspected of injuring two police officers in a shoot out and posting his escape on social media,

During the hunt for Vance, an Oklahoma sheriff’s deputy was shot and wounded near Leedey, Oklahoma, television station KOCO reported on its website. His condition is unknown, although more than one report said his condition was not life-threatening.

Vance stole a police vehicle as he escaped following a gunfight with two police officers. He was shot twice in the shootout while he injured the two officers.

Vance was charged Friday with the murder of Valerie Wilkson, 54, and her husband, Ronald Wilkson, 55. Both were found dead on Sunday in their home about 30 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The U.S. Marshal Service joined in the search for Vance.

According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s office, Vance was believed to have killed his uncle and aunt about three hours following the shootout with police. He then stole their car.

Further, Vance was thought to have a contagious disease that he was probably trying to spread. The office said he was charged with child sexual abuse in July.

In a video posted on Facebook Live while escaping, Vance was heard saying he was close to stealing another car. He also said that the pursuit has been “intense.”

Vance said, “This ain’t a joke. This ain’t a prank,” adding that he was set up.

Vance also mentioned in the video that he was shot. There seem to be lots of blood on his shirt and a shotgun or rifle beside him in the vehicle, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office said.

 

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