Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Investigators are currently searching for a suspect involved in a brutal attack outside a gas station, leaving a 46-year-old man unconscious and in a medically induced coma for several days. The incident occurred at a 7-Eleven on Macarthur and NW 10th, where a heated argument inside the store escalated, leading to the victim being ambushed by the suspect outside with a weapon. Dillon Quirk, the public information officer for the Oklahoma City Police Department, described the scene as officers arrived to find the victim severely injured and unconscious.
On April 7th, in the early morning hours, a confrontation ensued between two men inside the 7-Eleven, resulting in the suspect abruptly leaving the store but lingering in the vicinity. The suspect proceeded to launch a surprise attack on the victim, striking him in the head with an object retrieved from his vehicle before fleeing the scene. Despite law enforcement’s efforts to track down the suspect’s vehicle, no definitive leads have materialized, leaving the perpetrator unidentified.
The victim was promptly attended to by first responders, exhibiting signs of a severe head injury that necessitated his hospitalization. Doctors placed him in a medically induced coma for an extended period due to a brain bleed resulting from the violent assault. In light of the gravity of the situation, authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in identifying the suspect to prevent any further harm to the community.
Described as an unprovoked attack by law enforcement, the encounter at the gas station has sparked concerns about public safety in the area and the need to swiftly bring the perpetrator to justice. The severity of the victim’s injuries underscores the importance of removing any potential threat posed by the suspect from the streets. Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 to aid in the investigation and ensure the assailant is apprehended promptly.