Officer William Shanks participated in the August 8, 2020, shooting of Jonathan Randell, who was in a mental health crisis. After non-lethal methods were used, Randell threw a knife toward officers, prompting Shanks and others to fire, causing over 50 gunshot wounds. The incident resulted in a $2 million settlement paid by the city to Randell’s estate. Shanks continues to serve with the Tulsa Police Department. ([publicradiotulsa.org](https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/local-regional/2024-07-26/most-officers-named-in-2-million-settlement-still-at-tulsa-police-department?utm_source=openai))
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