TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department released video of an officer-involved shooting near Pine and 129th East Ave.
On October 25, 2023, Tulsa Police Fugitive Warrants Unit officers went to a home around 2 p.m. to arrest a Brenden Lantz, 22, charged with first-degree arson and endangering human life.
Police said he attempted to light his house on fire with his family inside which initiated the warrant.
A second warrant was issued for assault and battery of a police officer in a separate case.
The video shows officers surrounding the house. One clip shows an officer handcuff a woman identified as Lantz’s girlfriend. She sits outside in handcuffs as well as another woman identified as her grandmother and a third unidentified woman.
Officers are heard calling for Lantz for several minutes. When he walks out, which can not be seen by the video, they said he has a revolver.
A spokesperson for TPD said Lantz was creating a situation involving “grave risk” for officers and citizens outside.
When officers arrived at the home Wednesday, Brenden Lantz walked out with a revolver, according to TPD.
Police said that is when an officer shot Lantz grazing the side of his head. Lantz was taken to the hospital where he was stitched up and turned into police custody.
Lantz was arrested for possession of a firearm under DOC supervision, obstructing/interfering with a police officer and multiple outstanding warrants.
His girlfriend was arrested for harboring a fugitive.
In January, Lantz pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to six years in prison.
The Tulsa County District Attorney ruled the officer’s shooting justified.
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