Michael Vance
Michael Vance
Michael Vance was a 38-year-old man who was on the run in Wellston, Oklahoma. He was recently released from custody after being arrested for child sexual assault complaints.
Shooting With Police and Subsequent Escape
On October 23, 2016, at around 6:30 p.m., Vance and another man opened fire with an AK-47 on two Wellston Police Department officers. The officers were responding to a shots-fired call in the area. One officer was shot in the foot while the other suffered a bullet wound in his leg; both men are expected to survive the incident. Vance was shot twice by responding officers.
Vance then stole a patrol pickup and drove to a nearby mobile home park, where he then carjacked a woman and shot her in the process.
Police believe he is driving a white 2014 Sonic.
[1] Vance is armed and dangerous.
On October 24th, a judge issued a warrant for Vance for the murder of his aunt and uncle, both who were found in the trunk of a car he stole.
On Facebook Live, Vance livestreamed the police chase and made a statement that its too late for him now.
Vance has HIV/AIDS and may be trying to spread the disease.
Shootout with Police and Death
On the evening of October 30th, Vance died in a shootout with police near Leedey, Oklahoma. On officer was shot in the incident, but it appears his injuries are non-life threatening.