Oregon stand-off militiaman killed in shootout with the FBI
Jan 28, 2016 6:09:03 GMT -6
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Post by Michigan Swamp Buck on Jan 28, 2016 6:09:03 GMT -6
I can't believe that no one on Hernando's hasn't posted this one yet.
Two days ago the Oregon stand off finally got violent with one person killed and one wounded. It seemed to me that this would be an eventuality given the lack of support for this armed protest. Not much in the way of reported facts, just some hear say info.
Oregon militia leader Ammon Bundy, 7 others arrested after gunfight kills 1
Oregon stand-off militiaman killed in shootout with the FBI: Traffic stop turns into deadly gunfight
One story about this incident claims that Finicum rushed at the police and caused them to fire on him. Maybe he wanted to be a martyr for the cause and hoped his death would cause an uprising. Nothing but hearsay at the moment, but I wouldn't be surprised if any video taken from dash cams or by ABC (who supposedly video taped the incident) will be withheld for years even after a trial is held.
Oregon standoff spokesman Robert 'LaVoy' Finicum killed
Seems to me that Governor Kate Brown said one thing to the public and turned around and did another thing. Those last two quotes are contradictory and IMO shows that she basically begged the feds to start a shooting.
Two days ago the Oregon stand off finally got violent with one person killed and one wounded. It seemed to me that this would be an eventuality given the lack of support for this armed protest. Not much in the way of reported facts, just some hear say info.
The leader of a group of armed protesters who had occupied a federal wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon for 24 days was arrested along with four others Tuesday after a traffic stop prompted gunfire that reportedly left the group's spokesperson dead and another person injured.
The FBI and Oregon State Police arrested Ammon Bundy, 40, his brother Ryan, 43, Brian Cavalier, 44, Shawna Cox, 59, and Ryan Payne, 32, at around 4:25 p.m. local time on U.S. Highway 395.
The FBI and Oregon State Police arrested Ammon Bundy, 40, his brother Ryan, 43, Brian Cavalier, 44, Shawna Cox, 59, and Ryan Payne, 32, at around 4:25 p.m. local time on U.S. Highway 395.
Neither the FBI nor Oregon State Police released details about what set off the gunfire at the traffic stop. The Oregonian reported that the deceased man was 55-year-old Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, the group's spokesperson.
Finicum and Ryan Bundy allegedly disobeyed orders to surrender and resisted arrest, The Oregonian reported, citing sources. But that narrative is being challenged.
Ammon Bundy told his wife that Finicum was cooperating with police when he was shot, according to Nevada Assemblywoman Michele Fiore. A Facebook account reportedly operated by one of Finicum's 11 children, Thara Tenney, also said Finicum was cooperating.
"I want the world to know how my father was murdered today," the post said. "His hands were in the air and he was shot in the face by the American authorities. Ammon Bundy reported there are six witnesses to this evil."
"I want the world to know how my father was murdered today," the post said. "His hands were in the air and he was shot in the face by the American authorities. Ammon Bundy reported there are six witnesses to this evil."
Oregon militia leader Ammon Bundy, 7 others arrested after gunfight kills 1
It was unclear how many people remained in the buildings at the refuge in the wake of the shootout. Late Tuesday night there was no obvious police presence there and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown asked for 'patience as officials continue pursuit of a swift and peaceful resolution.'
Brand Thornton, one of Bundy's supporters, said he left the refuge Monday and wasn't sure what those remaining would do.
'The entire leadership is gone,' he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. 'I wouldn't blame any of them for leaving.'
Brand Thornton, one of Bundy's supporters, said he left the refuge Monday and wasn't sure what those remaining would do.
'The entire leadership is gone,' he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. 'I wouldn't blame any of them for leaving.'
Oregon stand-off militiaman killed in shootout with the FBI: Traffic stop turns into deadly gunfight
One story about this incident claims that Finicum rushed at the police and caused them to fire on him. Maybe he wanted to be a martyr for the cause and hoped his death would cause an uprising. Nothing but hearsay at the moment, but I wouldn't be surprised if any video taken from dash cams or by ABC (who supposedly video taped the incident) will be withheld for years even after a trial is held.
Gov. Kate Brown called for calm late Tuesday night.
"The situation in Harney County continues to be the subject of a federal investigation that is in progress," she said in a statement. "My highest priority is the safety of all Oregonians and their communities. I ask for patience as officials continue pursuit of a swift and peaceful resolution."
"The situation in Harney County continues to be the subject of a federal investigation that is in progress," she said in a statement. "My highest priority is the safety of all Oregonians and their communities. I ask for patience as officials continue pursuit of a swift and peaceful resolution."
The dramatic event came days after local and state officials had publicly complained about the apparent inaction by federal law enforcement. The governor had complained directly to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and FBI Director James Comey as well as the White House. On Monday, Harney County Judge Steve Grasty, who chairs the county commission, also publicly urged police to resolve the occupation.
Oregon standoff spokesman Robert 'LaVoy' Finicum killed
Seems to me that Governor Kate Brown said one thing to the public and turned around and did another thing. Those last two quotes are contradictory and IMO shows that she basically begged the feds to start a shooting.