ENID, OK - On August 17, 2025, the Enid Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting.
Just before 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a domestic disturbance call near East Walnut Avenue and North 12th Street in Enid.
While on scene, officers identified the suspect as an adult male. A short time later, the suspect's vehicle was found outside INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital. When officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, he fired his weapon towards officers and then made entry into the hospital.
While inside the hospital, the suspect fired multiple gunshots. A public safety officer with the hospital, identified as 72-year-old J.W. Bode, suffered from an apparent gunshot wound. Bode later passed away from his injuries.
Enid Police officers made contact with the suspect, leading to an officer-involved shooting. The suspect was pronounced deceased on scene. There were no other injuries during the incident and all patients and medical staff are safe at the time.
This is still an ongoing investigation. The OSBI appreciates the Enid Police Department, Office of Sheriff, Garfield County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Lahoma Police Department, North Enid Police Department, Waukomis Police Department, and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics for their assistance with this investigation.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has identified the suspect in the Enid officer-involved shooting incident as 46-year-old Dedrick Bloss. This investigation is still ongoing.
INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital also issued a statement:
It is with great sadness that we share with you that one of the individuals killed in the overnight shooting incident on our hospital campus in Enid was one of our own. Public Safety Officer J.W. Bode was killed as he bravely approached the suspect. He died protecting others. J.W. was our colleague and friend. He had worked at INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital for five years and dedicated most of his professional life to service and safety. He was the proud father of three adult children and a doting grandfather. Our deepest condolences go out to his family.
We are profoundly grateful to local and state law enforcement agencies for their swift and courageous response in securing the hospital and protecting our patients, caregivers and community. We are especially thankful for the quick and selfless actions of Officer J.W. Bode, who valiantly put himself in harm’s way to save others. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
What about the police officer wounded?
I guess there was no officer wounded. I’m not sure why that was said the night of the shooting.