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The Dewey County Sheriff’s Office requested OSBI special agents investigate the scene where Michael Vance shot and wounded the sheriff there. Sunday night, the Dewey County sheriff driving south on state highway 34 from Leedey spotted a flatbed truck dragging a chain behind it creating sparks. The sheriff made a traffic stop to warn the driver a fire could start due to those sparks. The driver of the track stopped and exited the vehicle shooting an assault rifle. The sheriff was shot in the shoulder and arm as he returned fire. The driver got back inside the truck and drove south on highway 34. Within 30 minutes, law enforcement engaged the suspect and gun battle ensued. Vance was shot and killed. OSBI special agents are only investigating the officer-involved shooting involving the sheriff.