Nebraska Teens Die After Chase, Shootout with Muskogee, Oklahoma Police

MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma -- Two Nebraska teens are dead after an officer-involved shooting in Oklahoma.

Muskogee Police say two Blair High School students were killed in a shootout with officers on Sunday afternoon.

After spotting a stolen truck, investigators say a short chase started until the vehicle crashed.

Police say two 17-year-olds then fled the vehicle, and the girl fired a shot at police.

Police say the girl was shot and killed by officers.

The boy was found in a wooded area nearby. Police say he shot and killed himself.

KETV-7 reports Blair Community Schools officials confirmed the students identities as Farrah Rauch and Joseph Dugan.

Four officers have been placed on paid leave following the incident, which is standard operating procedure as the investigation continues.


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