Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Abel Her
Gender : Male
Age : 15
Race : Asian
Date : 12/20/2024
Location : 6600 block of Bayberry Drive
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department
Officer(s) :Justin Van Brunt
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 20, 2024, at approximately 1:14 p.m., officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 6600 block of Bayberry Drive in northwest Oklahoma City. Upon arrival, officers were met with gunfire by 43-year-old Jerry Yang.
During the exchange, two juveniles inside the home were struck by gunfire from Yang; one, 15-year-old Abel Her, died from his injuries, while the other is expected to recover. Officer Justin Van Brunt, a five-year veteran of the force, was also injured during the incident and is expected to recover.
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Yang, who had a history of domestic-related offenses and protective orders filed against him, turned the gun on himself, resulting in his death. The incident is under investigation by the Oklahoma City Police Department.
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Total Fatalities:
• 1 (Abel Her)
• 1 (Jerry Yang)
