2 Men Arrested: Accused Of Assaulting, Running Over Homeless Man In SW OKC

Two men were arrested for assaulting a man experiencing homelessness, according to the police. The incident occurred early Sunday morning off Interstate 40 and Meridian Avenue, where the two men harassed and assaulted the victim before running him over with a car. Police stated that it is unclear why the two men targeted the victim, who, like others in that area, are simply looking for help. Alexander Pollard, who knows the victim and is also experiencing homelessness, commented, “It’s a rough place, it’s rough out here. I’m out here just trying to survive, man.” Survival is a common struggle among those in the area, with some resorting to camps and holding signs asking for goodwill. However, Pollard mentioned that they are often met with hostility, saying, “We’ve all been threatened.”

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