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What was supposed to be a routine trespassing call in Sallisaw, Oklahoma became a textbook example of how poor police training can turn a minor incident into a dangerous catastrophe. Exclusive bodycam footage obtained by Guerrilla News reveals the moment officers lost control of a simple arrest, ultimately resulting in one officer shooting his own colleague. The suspect they were trying to arrest was Shiloh Young, a known local man struggling with drug addiction.
The Confusion That Started Everything
The trouble began immediately when officers approached Young, who was simply trying to get a bottle of water. Two officers gave him completely contradictory commands: one telling him to leave the property, the other ordering him to turn around and put his hands behind his back for arrest. As Young stood there, clearly confused about which order to follow, the situation escalated rapidly.
The bodycam footage shows Young asking reasonable questions about the trespass paperwork while officers shouted conflicting instructions. One moment they wanted him arrested, the next they told him to keep walking away from the property. This fundamental breakdown in communication set the stage for everything that followed.
When Weapons Came Out Too Early
Even more troubling than the mixed messages was how quickly the situation escalated to weapons being drawn. Officers knew Young was unarmed, knew he had mental health and addiction issues, yet one officer drew his firearm and pointed it directly at him before Young had made any aggressive moves whatsoever.
The bodycam clearly captures the moment when what should have been a simple conversation turned into a high-stakes confrontation. Young had done nothing to justify having a loaded gun pointed at him, yet there he was, staring down the barrel while trying to comply with contradictory orders.
The Arrest That Required a Village
When officers finally decided to arrest Young, their lack of training became painfully obvious. What followed was a chaotic scene that required multiple officers, a taser deployment, and eventually even a request for civilian assistance from what appears to be the homeowner. The footage shows officers struggling to control one unarmed man, shouting over each other and creating more confusion.
During the struggle, you can hear officers yelling "watch out" and "let go" as the situation spiraled further out of control. Young can be heard saying he's trying to comply, but the chaos made it nearly impossible for anyone to understand what was happening.
The Shot That Changed Everything
The most shocking moment comes when multiple officers are struggling on the ground with Young. In the confusion, someone's weapon discharged, and suddenly one of the officers was shot in the leg by his own colleague. The bodycam audio captures the immediate aftermath: "God damn it, you shot my leg" and the scramble to figure out what just happened.
The footage suggests the officer whose hands were last seen on the weapon may have accidentally pulled the trigger during the struggle. It took four people to control one unarmed man, highlighting serious questions about training standards in smaller police departments.
Questions That Demand Answers
Perhaps the most telling moment comes when the injured officer asks a civilian bystander to help control the situation. If police officers need untrained citizens to do their jobs, what does that say about their preparedness for basic law enforcement duties? The entire incident raises serious concerns about officer training, de-escalation protocols, and the decision-making process that led to weapons being drawn in the first place.
The bodycam footage ends with officers still trying to piece together what went wrong, but the bigger picture remains unclear. How did a simple trespassing call result in an officer-involved shooting? What training failures led to this cascade of errors?
The full bodycam footage reveals details that will shock you about how this incident unfolded and what happened next.
