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RUSH SPRINGS, Okla.-- Police are defending their officer, who shot and killed a man in early July.

Police Chief Fred Payne spoke to the media on Friday, stating their investigation found that the officer's shooting was justified.

The incident took place July 7th, after a report of a domestic assault allegedly heard by 911 dispatch.

Smith arrived to find Thomas Vandemark armed with a handgun.

Despite numerous orders to drop the handgun, Vandemark continued to approach the officer, making threatening remarks.

The entire encounter was caught on Smith's body camera.

Smith ultimately fired his weapon once, killing Vandemark on scene.

Chief Fred Payne discussed the body cam footage on Friday, delving into the chaos that followed the shot, as Vandemark's family arrived.

"The suspect`s son, asked if the suspect was breathing," explained Payne. "Less than five minutes after the suspect was shot, six gunshots were fired from the suspect's son's residence."

The investigation into all that transpired that July night is being handled through the OSBI, and the Grady County Sheriff's Office.

Officer Smith was unharmed, and placed on paid leave pending an investigation.

In the eyes of Rush Springs PD, their officer was justified.

"The suspect made a decision, and the officer had to react based on the decision made by the suspect," said Payne.

Police say any if any criminal charges come against Vandemark's son, they'd be a result of the investigation by the OSBI and the county sheriff.

Officer Smith remains on leave, awaiting a final ruling from the district attorney.