MUSKOGEE, Okla. -- Police in eastern Oklahoma say two 17-year-olds from Nebraska are dead after a short police chase.

Muskogee Police said in a statement a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed by police and a 17-year-old boy shot and killed himself during the incident Sunday afternoon. Police have not released the teens' names, but a letter sent by Blair High School officials to school parents identified the students as Farrah Rauch and Joseph Dugan, both juniors at the school.

Muskogee Police Chief Johnny Teehee had previously said that the two were believed to be runaways from Blair.

After spotting a stolen truck, a short chase ensued until the vehicle crashed. Police say the two teens then fled the vehicle and the girl fired at police.

Blair High School Superintendent Randall Gilson released a statement, saying:

"We are all deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We shared this news with high school students today at school. Students at Blair High School had the opportunity to visit with their teachers and a school counselor if they expressed concerns or had questions. Children react to loss differently. Please be sensitive to any changes in your child’s behavior over the next few days and encourage your child to express his or her feelings."