What’s Confirmed

What’s Confirmed

1. Victim Identified

• The public safety officer killed during the incident has been confirmed as 72-year-old J.W. Bode, a security guard at Integris Health Enid Hospital. He was remembered as a dedicated protector, former probation and parole officer, father of three, and doting grandfather.KOCONews On 6Campus Safety Magazine

2. Incident Overview

• The shooting occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, when police responded to a domestic disturbance call near 12th Street and Walnut Avenue. Shortly after, officers located the suspect’s vehicle at the hospital.KOCONews On 6KETVhttps://www.kswo.com

• The suspect opened fire on officers outside the hospital and then entered the building, fatally shooting Officer Bode. Responding law enforcement neutralized the threat, and the suspect was killed on site.KOCO+1News On 6Campus Safety Magazine

3. Suspect Identified

• The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has officially identified the suspect as 46-year-old Dedrick Bloss. He allegedly killed Officer Bode before being shot and killed by responding officers.KOCO

• Reports note that Bloss had a lengthy criminal history, including violent offenses and protective orders filed by his ex-wife. It remains unclear why he traveled from the domestic disturbance scene to the hospital.KOCO

4. Community Response

• Officer Bode is being hailed as a hero. Colleagues and community members highlighted his kindness, courage, and unwavering commitment to safety—recalling how he consistently put others before himself.KOCONews On 6

• Integris Health has expressed deep sorrow for the loss and gratitude for the quick law enforcement response. Counseling services have been offered to hospital staff following the incident.KOCOCampus Safety Magazine

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