Oklahoma
Police Release Bodycam Video Of Oklahoma City Hostage Situation, Shooting
Newly launched bodycam video particulars the moments Oklahoma Metropolis Police say they have been compelled to shoot a person throughout a hostage scenario. The home name got here in simply after 1 a.m. on August 13. The scene shortly took a flip as soon as officers arrived on the scene.
“So far as I’m involved, it is an energetic hostage,” you’ll be able to hear one officer say on the bodycam video.
The footage reveals officers approaching the house close to NE thirty sixth and Lincoln with weapons drawn. Inside, an armed man, Terrance Harris, held a lady and a 13-year-old boy.
“Pictures fired, pictures fired,” shouts an officer.
Police say officers heard a gunshot inside, then seconds later, the teenager escapes the house unhurt and runs to security. Officers transfer in after listening to cries for assist from the girl inside.
“All proper, are we gonna breach the entrance door? Sure,” officers stated making their method to the entrance door.
Once they get to the door, officers name for the girl to get out.
“Come to the entrance door, come to the entrance door now, entrance door, now, now.”
She makes it out as Harris makes a break for it, out the aspect door. Police say Harris pointed his gun on the officers after they approached him.
“Bought a gun, bought a gun,” one officer requested one other. “You hit?”
“I am good, I’m good,” the officer answered. “I do not even know if he shot, however he pointed proper at me.”
Police say Harris goes again inside to the entrance door with a gun and a few form of protect in his hand.
“I can not see his arms. I can not see his arms both. Fingers, present me your arms. He had it in his arms, he had it in his arms. Drop it,” a number of officers stated.
Then, Harris flees out the again door the place officers have been ready.
“Fingers up, get your arms up,” officers stated.
Police say the suspect fired his gun and two officers returned fireplace. Police took him into custody and located his gun subsequent to him.
In all, police say 5 officers fired their weapons through the incident and have been positioned on administrative go away. Nonetheless, no officers have been injured. Harris was handled for his accidents and arrested. He faces a number of felony costs together with kidnapping and pointing a firearm.
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Oklahoma
Cooler Temps Friday, Storms Possible In SW Oklahoma
Cooler temps arrive Friday! Some storms are possible in southwestern Oklahoma Friday afternoon.
What is the weather like on Friday, July 5 in Oklahoma?
Much cooler temperatures arrive Friday and into the weekend. By Friday afternoon storm chances will be mainly across SW OK with temperatures in the upper 80’s for most with much lower humidity!
What does the weather look like for the rest of the week?
A great weather pattern for next week as the heat dome is out west leaving us in a cooler spot!
Saturday looks to be a lower humidity day as well and should be fantastic for any of your outdoor plans.
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Oklahoma
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In SW Oklahoma
Temperatures stay hot this week, and this 4th of July looks hot into the afternoon. Showers and storms are also possible during the afternoon and evening on Thursday.
Severe storm warnings and watches in the state:
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Caddo and Grady County until 3:15pm.
What is the weather like on Thursday, July 4 in Oklahoma?
Happy Independence Day, Oklahoma! For many it will be a scorcher. Highs will be in the triple digits with heat index values from 105 to 115 degrees.
There is a chance of severe storms into the afternoon. These storms will likely develop along a strong cold front around 3:00 PM. The highest chance for the OKC Metro is from 3 PM – 7 PM.
Storms Thursday could produce large hail and winds up to 80 mph along with intense lightning.
By late this evening, storms will be weakening and pushing south. Folks south of I-40 may have to dodge a few storms for the fireworks displays.
What does the weather look like for the rest of the week?
Much cooler temps. arrive Friday and into the weekend. A great weather pattern for next week as the heat dome is out west leaving us in a cooler spot! We also see rain and storms off and on next week.
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Oklahoma
UFO ‘spotted’ in USA? Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper takes selfie with unique vehicle
In a bizarre incident, Oklahoma Highway Patrol “spotted” a UFO on the road and pulled it over for a picture. Ryan Vanvleck, an officer, caught a UFO-shaped vehicle for an obstructed tag. He also took a picture of the unique-looking vehicle, which was later shared on Instagram by the official Instagram handle of Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
“It’s not every day you pull over a UFO. Trooper Ryan Vanvleck #722 pulled over this vehicle on the Turner Turnpike yesterday for an obstructed tag. They were on their way to a UFO festival in Roswell, New Mexico. Trooper Vanvleck let them go with a warning,” wrote Oklahoma Highway Patrol in the post. They also shared two pictures of the vehicle. (Also Read: ‘UFO or glitch in the matrix’: Unusual light source in sky leaves people with questions)
In one of the pictures, Trooper Ryan Vanvleck clicked a selfie with the UFO vehicle. The vehicle is silver in colour and has a circular glass ceiling through which one can see two women sitting inside it.
Take a look at the post here:
This post was shared on July 3. Since being shared, it has gained close to 5,000 likes. Many people also took to the comments section of the post and shared their reactions.
Here’s how people reacted:
An individual wrote, “very funny. I bet Trooper Vanvleck will tell this story to his grandchildren. Love it.”
Another Instagram user, Stephen, posted, “Listen. Sometimes you see something really cool and would like a closer look. The people know they’re attention grabbers. And in all my years, I’ve never seen one person upset that they got pulled over.” (Also Read: Harvard expert debunks alien, UFO sightings, says ‘they wouldn’t survive’)
“Outta this world! Super cool car!” commented a third.
Instagram user Brandon Sellers joked, “The agents from Area 51 are on the way as we speak.”
“Missouri State Police pulled them over yesterday or the day before for the same thing, I read the trooper recommended they not use the stingray option during this trip! He also issued a warning! Pretty neat car!” added a fifth.
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