Elderly Man Dies Setting Fire to Himself and Home During Eviction in Oklahoma

An 82-year-old man ignited himself and his residence while police were serving an eviction notice, resulting in his death and minor injuries to a deputy.

• Anthony Goulding, 82, set himself and his house on fire as police attempted to serve an eviction notice, resulting in his death.
• Bodycam footage captured the tragic incident, showing Goulding igniting the fire with a gas canister and lighter.
• One deputy sustained minor burns but both officers involved were medically cleared.
• Goulding's wife, suffering from Parkinson's disease, was safely evacuated from the premises.
• The couple had been in contact with deputies for weeks and were planning to relocate to an extended stay facility.

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