Oklahoma City Officer on Leave After Forcefully Arresting Elderly Man

Bodycam footage reveals officer Joseph Gibson throwing 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during a traffic stop, sparking community outrage and calls for justice.

The incident occurred on October 27 during a traffic stop involving an alleged illegal U-turn by Lich Vu.
Vu, who has bone cancer, suffered a brain bleed and neck fracture, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Bodycam footage shows Vu tapping the officer's chest, leading to his forceful arrest and subsequent injuries.
Officer Joseph Gibson has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation by the police department.
Community leaders, particularly from the Vietnamese American community, are demanding accountability and highlighting concerns of implicit bias and excessive force.