An Oklahoma homeowner who allegedly shot his town’s police chief was released from custody on the same day of the incident without facing charges, according to state authorities. Officials said they believe the suspect didn’t realize police had broken down his front door and were inside his home when they raided it in response to an apparent bomb threat.
Sentinel, Oklahoma Police Chief Louis Ross and sheriff’s deputies entered the suspect’s home early last Thursday morning after an emergency caller alerted police to a bomb threat at a nearby school that they thought originated from the man’s residence. Law enforcement authorities didn’t release the man’s name, but Sentinel Mayor Sam Dlugonski and a neighbor identified him as Dallas Horton.
At around 6 a.m. local time, Horton allegedly shot Ross “several times in the chest” and arm, according to a press release from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). Moments before the incident, one of the deputies had loaned a bulletproof vest to Ross, which authorities said saved the police chief’s life. Ross was later treated and released from a local hospital.
Horton allegedly shot multiple rounds before he surrendered to the officers. Horton’s wife was reportedly home at the time.
Signs on either side of Horton’s front door referred to zombies, according to The Oklahoman. One read: “Certified zombie killer.” Another said: “Warning: zombies inside enter at your own risk.” The mayor, who told local media he knew Horton, described Horton as a “gun enthusiast” and “survivalist.”









