The old man wasn't Black....but gottdamn it this was some heinous shit and the AG may let him get away with it!!!!
Lich Vu, the 72-year-old Oklahoma City man whose violent arrest by a police officer sparked outrage and reform efforts, has died nearly a year after the incident.
Saturday, October 4th 2025, 6:49 pm
By: Graham Dowers
OKLAHOMA CITY -
An Oklahoma City man whose violent arrest sparked outrage and reform efforts within the city’s police department has died nearly a year after the incident.
Family members confirmed the death of 72-year-old Lich Vu, who was slammed to the ground by an Oklahoma City police officer during a 2024 traffic stop that left him hospitalized with a brain bleed and multiple fractures. Vu spent months in recovery while also battling bone cancer.
Related: OCPD Investigates Incident Involving 71-Year-Old Man & Officer Placed On Administrative Leave
The video led to public outcry and the temporary suspension of Gibson, who was later charged with aggravated assault and battery. The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office ultimately dismissed the charge in early 2025, a move that drew criticism from lawmakers and community leaders.
Related: OKC Police Chief Responds To Excessive Force Complaints Against Officer
Vu later retained civil rights attorney Devon Jacob, who called the officer’s actions “excessive and unlawful” and announced plans for a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Community leader Thuan Nguyen said Vu spent his final days surrounded by family and chose forgiveness over anger.
“He did say that he wants to forgive and does forgive Officer Gibson for what he's done,” Nguyen said. “He'd like to go peacefully.”
Police officials confirmed Gibson is no longer employed with the department.
Vu’s death, Nguyen said, should serve as a reminder of why ongoing reform and communication between law enforcement and minority communities remain critical.
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Lich Vu, the 72-year-old Oklahoma City man whose violent arrest by a police officer sparked outrage and reform efforts, has died nearly a year after the incident.
Saturday, October 4th 2025, 6:49 pm
By: Graham Dowers
OKLAHOMA CITY -
An Oklahoma City man whose violent arrest sparked outrage and reform efforts within the city’s police department has died nearly a year after the incident.
Family members confirmed the death of 72-year-old Lich Vu, who was slammed to the ground by an Oklahoma City police officer during a 2024 traffic stop that left him hospitalized with a brain bleed and multiple fractures. Vu spent months in recovery while also battling bone cancer.
Related: OCPD Investigates Incident Involving 71-Year-Old Man & Officer Placed On Administrative Leave
Background on the 2024 incident
The confrontation happened in October 2024 when body-camera footage showed Officer Joseph Gibson throwing Vu onto the pavement after Vu lightly struck the officer’s chest with the back of his hand during an argument over a traffic citation. Vu was knocked unconscious and handcuffed as he lay on the ground.The video led to public outcry and the temporary suspension of Gibson, who was later charged with aggravated assault and battery. The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office ultimately dismissed the charge in early 2025, a move that drew criticism from lawmakers and community leaders.
Related: OKC Police Chief Responds To Excessive Force Complaints Against Officer
Vu later retained civil rights attorney Devon Jacob, who called the officer’s actions “excessive and unlawful” and announced plans for a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Community reaction and reform efforts
In the months after the incident, Oklahoma City Police Chief Ron Bacy met with members of the Vietnamese American Community of Oklahoma, promising a full investigation and more cultural and de-escalation training for officers.Community leader Thuan Nguyen said Vu spent his final days surrounded by family and chose forgiveness over anger.
“He did say that he wants to forgive and does forgive Officer Gibson for what he's done,” Nguyen said. “He'd like to go peacefully.”
Police officials confirmed Gibson is no longer employed with the department.
Vu’s death, Nguyen said, should serve as a reminder of why ongoing reform and communication between law enforcement and minority communities remain critical.
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