An Oklahoma City man has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a person in a wheelchair on July 2. The incident occurred near the Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters.
Surveillance video shows the victim in a wheelchair crossing a street around 8 a.m. A suspect is seen crossing the street, turning back, and approaching the victim. The suspect then appears to ignite an object and throw it at the man in the wheelchair. Flames briefly surrounded the victim before the suspect allegedly pushed the wheelchair.
A passing vehicle stopped, and two individuals exited. Simultaneously, an Oklahoma City police detective and a bystander intervened, pulling the victim from the fire. Another officer detained the suspect at the scene.
The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at a hospital. Authorities expect the victim to recover.
The suspect faces charges including assault with intent to kill and assault and battery with a deadly weapon. The motive behind the attack has not been disclosed by authorities.
