City Man Charged with Shooting at Oklahoma City Police Helicopter in Flight
U.S. Attorney’s Office January 19, 2011 |
OKLAHOMA CITY—MICHAEL P. McMICHAEL, 19, from Oklahoma City, was charged with shooting an Oklahoma City Police helicopter while in flight, announced Sanford C. Coats, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma. According to the indictment, on June 25 or 26, 2010, McMichael shot at Oklahoma City Police helicopter while in flight, damaging the vertical stabilizer bar of the aircraft. McMichael is specifically charged with one count of damage to an aircraft and one count of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
If convicted, McMichael faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The public is reminded that the indictment is merely an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Reference is made to the indictment for further information.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Oklahoma City Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Randy Sengel.