Man Deploys Homemade Flamethrower During Eviction Attempt in Oklahoma County
A man in Oklahoma County used a homemade flamethrower when sheriff's officers entered his apartment to serve an eviction notice, as shown in video released by the Sheriff's Office.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 28, 2026 —
A man in Oklahoma County reportedly used a homemade flamethrower against sheriff’s officers attempting to serve an eviction notice at his apartment. The incident was captured on video, which was subsequently released by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the information provided, sheriff’s deputies entered the man’s residence to carry out an eviction process. At that point, the man deployed a flamethrower that he had constructed himself. The full circumstances leading up to the deployment and the exact timeline of events were not immediately detailed.
Details regarding the man’s identity, the specific date or time of the incident, and the address of the apartment were not disclosed in the released summary. The Sheriff’s Office provided video footage of the event, which the summary indicates shows the use of the flamethrower.
No information was available regarding any injuries sustained by the man, the sheriff’s deputies, or any other individuals who may have been present. Likewise, the condition of the apartment or any potential property damage resulting from the use of the flamethrower was not specified.
The summary did not include details about any charges that may have been filed against the individual, nor did it mention whether any arrests were made in connection with the incident. Information concerning the legal proceedings related to the eviction notice itself was also absent. The status of the man or his residence following the incident is not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Mecca Thompson/KFOR and Caroline Kelley / KFOR on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
