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L. Coyote

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121. AM Update. Still dark in Oregon, first light beginning. Authorities sealed off refuge overnight.

Wed Jan 27, 2016, 10:47 AM

Jan 2016

Authorities seal off Oregon refuge after leaders of occupation arrested. 1 killed in gunfire.
By Sarah Kaplan January 27 at 8:50 AM

After an exchange of gunfire Tuesday that left one man dead and another injured, the two brothers who orchestrated the armed occupation of a remote central Oregon wildlife refuge were taken into custody while traveling outside the area, along with six of their followers.

Then, early Wednesday the government shut down the area, initiating what authorities called a “containment” with checkpoints and promising to arrest any unauthorized people attempting to travel into the refuge.

The purpose, according to a statement from the FBI and Oregon State Police was “to better ensure the safety of community members and law enforcement.” Earlier, they had asked people to leave the area, but there was little sign that the remaining occupiers had done so, setting up the possibility of police action later in the day.

The Oregonian said that a convoy of police rigs, passenger cars and armored vehicles was seen driving south on Oregon Route 205, past the turn-off for the refuge. Other convoys also were reported in the area. .....

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Oregon standoff spokesman Robert 'LaVoy' Finicum killed, Bundys in custody after shooting near Burns
By Les Zaitz | The Oregonian/OregonLive ---- January 26, 2016 at 6:50 PM, updated January 27, 2016 at 6:03 AM

...Authorities did not release the name of the person who died at the highway stop, but Finicum's daughter confirmed it was Finicum, 55, of Cane Beds, Arizona, one of the cowboy-hat wearing faces of the takeover.

.... The highway was blocked for a 40-mile stretch between Burns and John Day. Police were stationed near Seneca, a small city of 200 south of John Day, with long guns. They said they didn't know how long the roadblock would be place. ....

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REPORTS: Harney District Hospital in Burns is on lockdown - Ammon Bundy is in custody - shots fired [View all] L. Coyote Jan 2016 OP

Holy. Shit. Initech Jan 2016 #1

Every Rethug running for president must be praying for another Waco right now. forest444 Jan 2016 #2

I wonder how they'll react to this. liberalnarb Jan 2016 #4

"Yet another unconstitutional overreach by Barack Hussein Obama" forest444 Jan 2016 #6

So great seeing these two giants hearing the dogwhistle. Adorable. Perfect picture. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #18

Why, thank you Judi! forest444 Jan 2016 #23

Wow! Never met one in person, yet. Have adored them from afar. They seem so soulful. Wuf. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #36

That's exactly what they are! forest444 Jan 2016 #39

This doggie seems very familiar with the song! Wow. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #72

Lady Day. Absolutely. forest444 Jan 2016 #83

One of the Republican candidates for President was just jailed in Burns. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #5

These people are a gift that keeps on giving, aren't they! forest444 Jan 2016 #8

He doesn't seem particularly more absurd than the other candidates, does he? Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #20

He's a bit more bombastic than Trump. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #127

Don't let that asshole fool you. jen63 Jan 2016 #25

You're probably right, Jen. forest444 Jan 2016 #31

I'm in Ohio. jen63 Jan 2016 #66

The Bundys are terrorists. liberalnarb Jan 2016 #3

And actors? "the ALEC lens is emerging as the only way to make sense of Bundy�s actions." L. Coyote Feb 2016 #147

Oh, PLEASE let this be the beginning of the end for these dipsh*ts! lastlib Jan 2016 #7

I don't think any of this happened. Archae Jan 2016 #9

+1. This smells. Oneironaut Jan 2016 #12

This thread broke the story, so no surprise there wasn't any other stiory out yet. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #113

It is true. Oregon Live and CNN are both reporting it. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #47

Really? NBC: One Dead as Oregon Occupation Leaders Ammon and Ryan Bundy Arrested Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #86

Read the OP. The sources are many. I waited to confirm from various sources. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #110

Some people appear to "think" it ain't news unless corporate stenographers say it's news. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #111

The problem was the early sources. Archae Jan 2016 #120

I had to sit on the news for a few minutes because I also would not believe word one from #PSguy. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #123

Two people have been shot and Ammon Bundy is in custody: report bemildred Jan 2016 #10

Ammo Bundle Mendocino Jan 2016 #11

Cheering along with you, Mendocino. love_katz Jan 2016 #60

Amazing catch, L. Coyote. Don't know how you did so much so quickly! Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #13

I was creating the thread for the 6pm meeting they were driving too, using Twitter L. Coyote Jan 2016 #19

Outstanding timing, and focus. It's outstanding you caught this so quickly, Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #22

#Oregonstandoff Twitter feed -- Pete Santilli being arrested on his own show! L. Coyote Jan 2016 #14

CNN has the story now (n/t) William Seger Jan 2016 #15

They're cleaning up. Oneironaut Jan 2016 #16

From what I read, they are giving eveyrone at the refuge a free pass to leave now passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #48

I would hope they already have their names, addresses, social security numbers, etc. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #76

Fantastic! Thank you for the update. Wow. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #17

His video feed continues, very poor quality. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #21

It appears to come and go. Worth keeping an eye on it. Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #24

Leader of Oregon occupation Ammon Bundy, at least 8 others detained Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #26

Good catch. News is breaking fast now. Watch for the police press report. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #34

One dead, evidently one of the nutbags Major Nikon Jan 2016 #35

Wow. Getting strange. One nutbag martyr. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #37

They wont be martyrs padfun Jan 2016 #62

Sure hope you're right, thinking there are more sane people than idiots. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #77

I heard it was the Blue Tarp guy that died. FarPoint Jan 2016 #102

He seemed really surly on a tv interview I saw briefly. Creepy guy. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #112

I hope all non-occupiers are safe and avoided harm nt geek tragedy Jan 2016 #27

Rumors spreading ... among those gathered in John Day. Very few confirmed facts. Group now praying.. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #28

BREAKING NEWS: Ammon Bundy arrested with three fellow militiamen after 'two people were shot' at sit Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #29

replied to the wrong person blogslut Jan 2016 #30

Police Reportedly Arrest Rancher Ammon Bundy and Militiamen Occupying Oregon Wildlife Refuge Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #32

Whoa blogslut Jan 2016 #33

Two Bundys headed to the slammer. Hope they can get French Vanilla creamer there. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #41

Post removed Post removed Jan 2016 #85

Time for some schadenfreude. Jake Stern Jan 2016 #38

Great coverage L. Coyote. They picked them up on the way to the meeting underpants Jan 2016 #40

Ammon And Ryan Bundy Arrested In Oregon; One Militant Dies In Shootout With Law Enforcement Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #42

Hopefully, all casualties are the idiots. nt Lucky Luciano Jan 2016 #43

Here's the official news release from law enforcement in and around Burns. #Oregonstandoff L. Coyote Jan 2016 #44

Ammon Bundy arrested, 1 dead in Oregon, reports say Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #45

Update: Oregon standoff meeting interrupted with announcement that altercation stopped speakers Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #46

Bundys in custody, one militant dead after gunfight near Burns Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #49

5 arrested, 1 dead in connection with Oregon standoff, FBI says: read the press release Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #50

Thanks for the timely and informative post. love_katz Jan 2016 #51

#BREAKING: Radio talk show host and militia sympathizer Peter Sanitlli has also been arrested. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #68

Peter Sanitlli is a poisonous man. It's good news he gets to join his ugly buddies. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #79

Oh dear...he seemed almost rational. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #52

**Almost** rational FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #55

Yeah, but he kept stressing that nobody wanted to shoot anyone. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #58

"This peace guy"? He sat there with his rifle...under a tarp FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #61

They were all walking around with guns passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #63

I agree with you, I feel sad that he died for such stupidity. polly7 Jan 2016 #69

You've got more compassion for him than I do. cheapdate Jan 2016 #87

Yes, he put himself in that position but still ..... he has those who cared about him. nt. polly7 Jan 2016 #89

I'm not a saint. I don't wish any suffering on his family. cheapdate Jan 2016 #97

That is true, I don't disagree at all. They were intent on causing violence at some point. nt. polly7 Jan 2016 #100

No way should anyone believe a word Bundy would say. The agents would absolutely not be interested Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #88

Police at roadblock between Burns and John Day on edge, heavily armed L. Coyote Jan 2016 #53

Thanks for your reporting on this breaking news FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #59

Blue Tarp guy dead? OldRedneck Jan 2016 #54

That's the way it is looking passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #56

Apparently, he got his wish. He's not on the arrested list. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #64

Bet he was a heck of a novelist, too. Or maybe not. Finicum, we hardly knew ye outside the tarp. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #91

He died doing what he loved... SHRED Jan 2016 #57

It appears that Mendocino Jan 2016 #65

That went fast, didn't it? They waited so long, could have turned back at any time. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #92

The blue tarp guy, Lavoy Finicum, deceased. Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #67

I hope his family thinks it was worth it. SHRED Jan 2016 #71

Amazing. Everyone probably expected he was going to stay right there under the tarp with his gun.n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #98

Thanks Coyote and Judi Lynn! cheapdate Jan 2016 #70

Our pleasure. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #93

+1000. nt. polly7 Jan 2016 #96

I'm thanking L. Coyote, who broke the story at D.U. I nearly swallowed my tongue when I saw it. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #99

Apparently, Ritzheimer has been asked to turn himself in to the FBI. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #73

This feed is crazy! polly7 Jan 2016 #74

Just as crazy as Santilli's YouTube feed. They say Bundy told his wife yatta yatta .... L. Coyote Jan 2016 #81

Yes. polly7 Jan 2016 #84

Joint Statement by the FBI and Oregon State Police csziggy Jan 2016 #75

Further statements = Updates. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #117

Cliven Bundy said: "He's sacrificed for a good purpose." L. Coyote Jan 2016 #78

Sounds like the feds had a strategy. ucrdem Jan 2016 #80

And it also appears the sheriff everyone criticized may have led them into a trap. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #82

exactly - they fell for the "meeting" ruse flamingdem Jan 2016 #107

And then up at high elevation, between the snow banks, ... L. Coyote Jan 2016 #118

"everyone is spreading the rumor ... (Bundy) called his wife from the backseat of a cop car L. Coyote Jan 2016 #90

Wow. polly7 Jan 2016 #94

Not willing to give up their big chance, are they? They may not find it as easy to do again. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #95

Jon Ritzheimer in federal custody. Handed himself in L. Coyote Jan 2016 #101

There are all sorts of spin stories about Finicum. Mendocino Jan 2016 #103

CNN says 2 people didn't obey orders to surrender - LaVoy Finicum, who was killed, and Ryan Bundy L. Coyote Jan 2016 #105

"WSJ, report from officials ... cars stopped for arrest, person in car pulled gun and began firing" L. Coyote Jan 2016 #104

Goodbye message from militant still at the ranch flamingdem Jan 2016 #106

Hope they enjoy their "time" Mendocino Jan 2016 #108

OregonGovBrown responds to arrest of "unlawful occupiers" #OregonStandoff L. Coyote Jan 2016 #109

What a great song title. Stupendous! Really sticks in the mind. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #116

USC TITLE 18 - Sec. 372. Conspiracy to impede or injure officer L. Coyote Jan 2016 #114

In Burns, OR after Ammon Bundy arrest, assault vehicles, LEOs in full battle-rattle. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #115

No License plate, probally US Army or National Guard trucks left over from the War in Ieaq happyslug Jan 2016 #122

k and r...nt Stuart G Jan 2016 #119

AM Update. Still dark in Oregon, first light beginning. Authorities sealed off refuge overnight. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #121

FBI is not allowing media inside the checkpoints. @JohnLGC and @Bradley_W_Parks are inside L. Coyote Jan 2016 #124

Oregonian: Robert 'LaVoy' Finicum shot and killed while charging police, driver says L. Coyote Jan 2016 #125

FBI releases statement saying response was 'deliberate and measured' L. Coyote Jan 2016 #126

You have done an incredible job keeping us all informed. etherealtruth Jan 2016 #128

Indeed. FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #129

Thanks. Maybe ahead of news reports, but coming from the media reporter tweets. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #137

Live: Remaining occupiers broadcast from inside Malheur National Wildlife Refuge L. Coyote Jan 2016 #130

Before he was arrested, militant pondered on how #Oregonstandoff would end - VIDEO L. Coyote Jan 2016 #131

Convoy of semis containing flood lighting & cement barricades heads toward refuge L. Coyote Jan 2016 #132

Looks serious, like maybe they have thought about this next step for awhile. FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #135

Ammon Bundy and 6 co- defendants ordered detained until Friday @ hearing - 31 page complaint L. Coyote Jan 2016 #133

US v. Bundy Complaint and Affidavit Jan 27, 2016 - Interesting reading. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #134

Long convoy of vehicles arrived @ Harney County Courthouse, where many seemed to enter, then leave L. Coyote Jan 2016 #136

The Oregonian is reporting three more arrests near the Refuge jobendorfer Jan 2016 #138

Occupiers leaving amid mounting calls to end the takeover muriel_volestrangler Jan 2016 #139

Last militia ringleader surrenders, stragglers remain at the refuge drinking beer, smoking pot L. Coyote Jan 2016 #140

OPB has spoken with the last four militants inside the Malheur refuge. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #141

'Thousands' called to Burns to tell FBI to leave after occupation leader's arrest L. Coyote Jan 2016 #142

Judge: 'As long as that situation is ongoing I'm not going to release anybody' L. Coyote Jan 2016 #143

Apparently, the militant takeover is over, details sketchy. Road opening, presser in Burns later. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #144

Live Updates: Law Enforcement Movement Reported At Refuge - press conference at 5:30 pm L. Coyote Jan 2016 #145

FBI Press Conference in Burns - Video of LaVoy Finicum Shooting Released. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #146