Shocking surveillance footage from Oklahoma City has gone viral worldwide, capturing a brutal attack on a man in a wheelchair. The video shows the victim crossing a street diagonally on the morning of July 2. Seconds later, a second man—identified by police as a 38-year-old suspect—crosses the same street, turns back, and approaches the victim before allegedly hurling a Molotov cocktail at the wheelchair.
Attack Near Police Headquarters
The incident occurred near the Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters, authorities confirmed. After throwing the incendiary device, the suspect is seen in the footage pushing the burning wheelchair further into the flames. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, ‘The victim fell backward from his wheelchair and was engulfed again by the fire.’
Quick Response and Arrest
A passing vehicle stopped at the scene, and two bystanders rushed to help. An Oklahoma City police officer who happened to be nearby, along with a civilian, pulled the victim from the fire. Another officer arrested the suspect—identified as Emery—at the scene.
Injuries and Charges
The victim sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment at a local hospital. According to Fox News, he is expected to recover fully. The suspect now faces multiple felony charges, including assault with intent to kill and assault and battery with a deadly weapon, per the Oklahoma City Police Department.