Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect who brutally attacked a 46-year-old man outside a gas station in what police are describing as an unprovoked assault. The victim was left unconscious and had to be placed in a medically induced coma for several days following the incident that took place outside a 7-Eleven store on Macarthur and NW 10th.
The attack stemmed from a heated altercation inside the convenience store that left the suspect enraged. When the victim exited the establishment, the perpetrator was lying in wait armed with a weapon. Police were called to the scene, where they found the victim severely injured and unresponsive, necessitating immediate medical attention.
According to Dillon Quirk, a public information officer with the Oklahoma City Police Department, the suspect ambushed the victim and struck him in the head with an object retrieved from his car before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. Despite efforts to track down the suspect’s whereabouts, law enforcement officials have yet to identify the individual responsible for the vicious attack.
Following the assault, the victim was rushed to the hospital with a significant head injury, which led to a prolonged stay in a medically induced coma due to a brain bleed. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the perpetrator to come forward by contacting Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 to assist in the ongoing investigation.
The violent nature of the incident has prompted authorities to intensify their efforts to locate and apprehend the suspect to prevent further harm to the community. Investigators are working tirelessly to gather leads and gather critical information that will help bring the perpetrator to justice and ensure the safety of the public.
As the search for the suspect continues, residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity that may be related to the case. The victim’s harrowing experience serves as a stark reminder of the importance of collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the community to combat acts of violence and uphold public safety.