Juana Barbosa, aged 41, tragically lost her life on Thursday in Mustang, Oklahoma, after being shot by a police officer. The incident unfolded following a welfare check call, which brought officers to the area near South Mustang Road and Southwest 89th Street around 7:30 p.m.
Details surrounding the shooting are still scarce, but authorities have confirmed the identity of the deceased as Juana Barbosa. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing two gunshots, and a police car was spotted nearby. It has been reported that Barbosa approached the officer and failed to comply with commands, leading to the fatal encounter.
Following the shooting, Mustang police officers attempted to administer CPR to save Barbosa’s life. However, their efforts were unsuccessful. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is now conducting an investigation into the shooting. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing.
This tragic event has left the community of Mustang in shock as they await further details from the ongoing investigation.