Video shows Oklahoma City police officer throwing elderly man to ground
Video shows Oklahoma City police officer throwing elderly man to ground
Body-camera footage shows officer violently arresting 71-year-old after traffic stop, leaving him with serious injuries
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Summary
The Oklahoma City Police Department faces backlash after body-camera footage showed Officer Joseph Gibson forcefully throwing 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during a traffic stop on October 27.
Vu, who has bone cancer, reportedly suffered a brain bleed requiring surgery and remains hospitalized.
The incident began with a language-barrier dispute over a U-turn citation. Vu’s family and local Vietnamese American leaders have condemned the officer’s actions, calling for his termination.
Police placed Gibson on administrative leave, pledging a thorough investigation into the incident.