Tulsa Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting Near 51st and Sheridan

District Attorney says independent witness confirmed officer acted in self-defense.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:22am

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The Tulsa District Attorney's office has cleared a police officer involved in a fatal shooting near the intersection of 51st and Sheridan in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to the DA, an independent eyewitness confirmed that the suspect, Michael Glunt, had pulled a gun and fired multiple times at the officer before the officer returned fire.

Why it matters

This incident has raised concerns about use of force by police in the Tulsa area, with community members closely scrutinizing officer-involved shootings. The DA's decision to clear the officer in this case is likely to be met with mixed reactions from the public.

The details

According to the District Attorney's office, the officer was responding to a call in the area when he encountered Michael Glunt. Glunt allegedly pulled a gun and fired multiple shots at the officer, who then returned fire, fatally wounding Glunt. An independent eyewitness corroborated the officer's account of events, leading the DA to conclude the officer acted in self-defense.

  • The incident occurred near the intersection of 51st and Sheridan in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • The District Attorney's office announced its decision to clear the officer on April 11, 2026.

The players

Steve Kunzweiler

The Tulsa District Attorney who announced the decision to clear the officer involved in the shooting.

Michael Glunt

The 32-year-old Tulsa resident who was fatally shot by the police officer after allegedly pulling a gun and firing at the officer.

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What they’re saying

“An independent eyewitness confirmed that Mr. Glunt had pulled his gun and fired it multiple times at the police officer.”

— Steve Kunzweiler, Tulsa District Attorney

The takeaway

This decision by the Tulsa District Attorney's office is likely to be closely scrutinized by the local community, with ongoing concerns about police use of force and transparency in officer-involved shootings.