Man in WHEELCHAIR Set on Fire in Molotov Cocktail Attack Outside Police HQ

REPORT (ABC7): A man in a wheelchair was set on fire outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters. Video of the attack shows a stranger running toward the man in the wheelchair, lighting a Molotov cocktail and throwing it at him.

Video Summary:

The Attack: An unidentified individual approached a man in a wheelchair, ignited a Molotov cocktail, and threw it at him (0:08 – 0:11).

The attacker then overturned the wheelchair and forced the man into the flames (0:14 – 0:16).

The Intervention: A sheriff’s deputy who was driving by immediately intervened, holding the suspect at gunpoint (0:18 – 0:21), while a bystander acted quickly to pull the victim to safety (0:21 – 0:24).

Aftermath: The suspect was taken into custody (0:24 – 0:27). During the investigation, the attacker reportedly told officers that he had selected the victim at random (0:27 – 0:29).

According to subsequent reporting, the attack occurred on July 2, and the victim is expected to recover from the incident.