Oklahoma City Police Arrest Man in July 2 Molotov Attack on Wheelchair User Near HQ
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
Oklahoma City Police Arrest Man in July 2 Molotov Attack on Wheelchair User Near HQ
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
Summary
A suspect was arrested moments after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair near Oklahoma City police headquarters around 8 a.m. on July 2.
Surveillance video showed the attacker approach the victim, light the device and hurl it, briefly engulfing the wheelchair user in flames before pushing the chair.
A nearby police detective and a bystander pulled the victim from the fire while another officer detained the suspect; the victim suffered minor injuries, was treated at a hospital and is expected to recover.
Police said the suspect now faces multiple felony charges, including assault with intent to kill and assault and battery with a deadly weapon, while authorities have not disclosed a motive.