Incident Overview

Incident Overview

• Date & Time: Late Sunday night, August 17, 2025, shortly before 11 p.m.KOCO

• Location: Integris Health Enid Hospital, Enid, OklahomaNews On 6+3https://www.kswo.com+3News On 6+3

• Fatalities: Two individuals lost their lives:

  • J.W. Bode: A 72-year-old public safety officer who was fatally shot by the suspect inside the hospital.

  • Dedrick Bloss: The 46-year-old gunman who was killed by responding officers at the scene.

👮 Incident Details

• Suspect’s Background: Dedrick Bloss had a history of legal issues, including multiple arrests and protective orders filed against him, notably by his ex-wife. KOCO

• Sequence of Events:

  1. Enid police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence near East Walnut Avenue and North 12th Street.KOCO

  2. The suspect’s vehicle was tracked to Integris Health Enid Hospital.News On 6+3https://www.kswo.com+3The Economic Times+3

  3. Upon arrival, Bloss fired at officers outside the hospital and then entered the building.News 9

  4. Inside, he shot and killed J.W. Bode.News 9

  5. Responding officers engaged the suspect, fatally shooting him at the scene.

🕊️ Remembering J.W. Bode

• Career & Service: J.W. Bode was a retired probation and parole officer who had been working as a public safety officer at Integris Health Enid Hospital for five years. KOCO

• Community Impact: Bode was also involved in local church security teams and was known for his dedication to protecting others. News On 6

• Legacy: He is remembered as a hero who sacrificed his life to protect patients and staff during the tragic incident.