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Suspect Fires on OKC Officers Inside Camper
Published 1 years ago
A team of three Oklahoma City police officers search for a suspect inside a camper. When they find the suspect, a gunfight ensues.
The lead officer, armed with a pistol, enters the camper at 24 seconds, announcing herself as a police officer. She is supported two other officers, one of whom is carrying a shotgun (unused), while the third officer in the stack is armed with an AR-style rifle. At 1:03, she points out what she believes to be a ballistic vest or plate carrier. At 1:26, the second officer moves into a covering position while the lead lifts the bed. At 1:26, she exposes the suspect, who tries to shoot. Seeing that he is armed, the two officers closest to him exfiltrate the camper at 1:28, while the third officer (with the AR) provides cover, exchanging fire with the suspect through the camper's bed. As the first two officers re-engage, the suspect can be heard reacting to his wounds at 01:43. At 01:48, the officers command the suspect to emerge and surrender. At 01:52, the suspect resumes firing at the officers from beneath the bed, prompting the officers to return fire. During this exchange, at 01:57, the second officer reports that he has been hit. 2:07 begins the event from the perspective of the AR officer, while 02:48 begins from the second (shotgun) officer's point of view. His footage reveals at 03:25 that he was injured in the face during the gunfight. At 4:04, the lead commands the other two to exit the camper while she provides cover.
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Cole Simms
Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.