He encountered three subjects at the residence and began checking their identifications. One of the subjects opened fire on Deputy Wade, striking him multiple times. The man then stole Deputy Wade's patrol truck and fled the scene. He then abandoned the vehicle and carjacked a citizen in a nearby town. The subject was taken into custody several hours later.
Deputy Wade was able to radio for backup after he was shot. He was flown to a hospital in Oklahoma City where he passed away several hours later while in surgery.
Deputy Wade was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He is survived by his wife and three children
Source: Officer Down Memorial Page. odmp.org
"Funeral services for Logan County deputy David James Wade, 40, will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 24 at the Lazy E. Arena in Guthrie. Wade will be laid to rest following the services at Summit View Cemetery."
∼Logan County Deputy shot multiple times and died later at the hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.
He encountered three subjects at the residence and began checking their identifications. One of the subjects opened fire on Deputy Wade, striking him multiple times. The man then stole Deputy Wade's patrol truck and fled the scene. He then abandoned the vehicle and carjacked a citizen in a nearby town. The subject was taken into custody several hours later.
Deputy Wade was able to radio for backup after he was shot. He was flown to a hospital in Oklahoma City where he passed away several hours later while in surgery.
Deputy Wade was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He is survived by his wife and three children
Source: Officer Down Memorial Page. odmp.org
"Funeral services for Logan County deputy David James Wade, 40, will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 24 at the Lazy E. Arena in Guthrie. Wade will be laid to rest following the services at Summit View Cemetery."
∼Logan County Deputy shot multiple times and died later at the hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.