Oklahoma City Police release dramatic body camera footage of suspect ambushing officers

Oklahoma City Police released dramatic video showing a suspect firing a gun at three officers after lifting the mattress he was hiding under.

The incident that resulted in the death of Timothy Johnson, who police say was wanted on an out-of-state felony warrant, happened Nov. 15 in a rural area.

Police say state capitol officers were called to a trailer after being told Johnson had been seen entering it and did not exit.

Authorities say they then met Jennifer Garner – a woman who lived there – who told them no one was inside and gave officers consent to search her home.

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« Sammy, this is the police department. If you’re here, you need to come forward, » Officer Elisa McCoy said in body camera footage released by police, addressing Johnson by her alias. .

While searching the property, officers eventually lifted a mattress – only to reveal Johnson was hiding underneath, armed with a gun.

Police said shots were then exchanged and two of the officers left the trailer for cover.

Johnson was found hiding in a storage area under a mattress inside the trailer.
(Oklahoma City Police)

Officers returned to the trailer shortly after, urging Johnson to « get out with your hands up ».

However, more shots are exchanged, with one of the officers being struck in the face by flying debris.

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The gun Oklahoma City police say they recovered after the shooting involving Timothy Johnson.
(Oklahoma City Police)

Oklahoma City police said a tactical unit later called found Johnson deceased.

Garner was arrested following a complaint for harboring a fugitive, while the three officers involved were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.