Tulsa Police Officers Saluted By Greater Tulsa Community

REMEMBERING HEROES: This banner hangs at LaFortune Park in honor of the Tulsa policemen who were shot in the line of duty. Appreciative citizens drove into the parking lot in the background to donate funds for the families of the officers.

Members of the greater Tulsa community showed their support at LaFortune Park July 8 for two Tulsa police officers who were shot while on duty at an early morning traffic stop. The shooting victims were Sgt. Craig Johnson and Officer Aurash Zarkeshan. Sgt. Johnson was killed at the scene, while Officer Zarkeshan is recovering.
The show of support at LaFortune Park reportedly raised over $515,000 for the families of the officers.