They came under fire nearly immediately after arriving at the scene around 6:30 p.m., Sheriff Charlie Dougherty told local reporters.
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Michael Vance in an undated mugshot.
Vance is described as a white man, about 5 feet 10 inches tall who weighs about 185 pounds, police said.
Officer Shaun Stewart and Officer Jim Hampton were both injured. They suffered injuries but those weren’t life-threatening, the Lincoln County Emergency Management Office said.
One suspect is in custody, but police are still looking for Vance.
Before signing off again, Vance says, “This is the interesting part, this is where it gets interesting”, and he ignores a phone call, saying “it’s too late now”.
At around 11 p.m. on Sunday, police were dispatched to Vance’s uncle’s residence, where they found two bodies.
In the video, a man says he is about to steal another auto and the chase has been “intense”.
In another video he shows his gun to the camera, before thanking his sister for believing him.
Authorities say two people found dead near Luther are believed tied to this case. Officials said residents should lock their doors and be on the lookout.
She also had a large cut on her shoulder area.
It is not clear if Vance carjacked a second vehicle but police believe he is now driving a gray Mitsubishi Eclipse. Authorities say Vance fled the scene in the Towncar. The male is last seen driving westbound on I-40 about 20 miles from the Oklahoma/Texas border.
In one video, a man wearing a backward baseball cap says he’s about to steal another vehicle and that it’s “gonna be intense”.
Authorities have not been able to locate Vance.
Vance is also wanted in connection with two homicides, details of which weren’t immediately released.
Do not approach the suspect.
Michael Vance, 38, is believed to be armed and risky.
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When officers arrived at the scene, Vance approached them and started firing.
