James Huskey has been named as the suspect shot and killed by a Sallisaw, OK., police officer at a McDonald’s Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.

Huskey, 45, allegedly fired on deputies while inside the McDonald’s. Deputies returned fire, killing Huskey, Capt. Murray said. There were customers inside the McDonald’s during the incident. There were no reports of other injuries.

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Fort Smith police sent out a notice about Huskey Wednesday morning. Police said Huskey had arrest warrants out of Texas and had threatened suicide by cop.

Police tracked Huskey to Sallisaw after his vehicle was found at a motel inside the city. Officers warned residents to be on the lookout for him before he was located.

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