Family and friends gathered in Edmond Saturday to remember Deputy Bobby Swartz who was killed in an ambush in August 2022.

A 5K inaugural run was held at Spring Creek Trail where about 300 people came out to support.

Swartz was serving an eviction notice when he and deputy Mark Johns were shot.

“We had a great crowd, but, next year, i hope that, you know, that's maybe double or triple. i think it's a great environment,” said participant Dathan Conklin.

Swartz former partner Mark Johns was also in attendance.

Johns relived the horrific day saying, “I called Bobby to come assist me.”

Johns said they were serving an eviction notice to Benjamin Plank at his home near Southwest 78th.

He said Plank refused the warrant and thing escalated from there.

“I told Bobby, step back. Let's get, l

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