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Oklahoma man uses homemade flamethrower on deputies
27 Aug
Summary
- Man wielded an improvised flamethrower during an eviction attempt.
- He sprayed aerosol and ignited it with a lighter, creating a fireball.
- Authorities defused a homemade explosive device found in the apartment.
In Oklahoma, a man identified as 61-year-old Darron Dunn confronted sheriff's deputies serving an eviction notice by deploying a homemade flamethrower. Bodycam footage documented the startling event as Dunn sprayed aerosol chemicals from a can, igniting them with a lighter to create a projectile fireball.
Following this dangerous act, deputies retreated and called for specialized units. The bomb squad and tactical team were dispatched to the scene and successfully neutralized a suspected improvised explosive device discovered near the apartment's entrance.
Dunn was taken to a local veterans hospital for a medical evaluation before his arrest. He is now facing significant charges, including felony assault and battery, a felony explosives charge, and a misdemeanor for obstructing an officer.
