OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A citizen-led review process will move forward even after Oklahoma City Police say a former sergeant tied to a viral use of force case that injured an elderly man resigned.
News 4 was the first to report last week that Joseph Gibson resigned from the Oklahoma City Police Department per a department spokesperson and Fraternal Order of Police President Mark Nelson.
OKCPD officer who slammed Lich Vu to the ground has resigned, police say
On October 27, 2024, 71-year-old Lich Vu and then-Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Joseph Gibson got into a verbal argument after Vu attempted to explain why he didn’t believe he deserved a ticket for allegedly making an improper U-turn. Vu is seen tapping Gibson’s vest with the back of his hand after telling him to shut up. Gibson is seen grabbing Vu’s arm before Vu is slammed to the ground.