The Finch Formerly Known As Gold

3 May 2008

Trick or trauma

An incident in Tulsa:

Prosecutors will decide whether charges are warranted against a Tulsa surgeon who is accused of chasing down a carload of teenagers and bashing their vehicle with a baseball bat.

Richard Lee Cooper, 41, was arrested during the weekend on seven counts of assault with a dangerous weapon after the teenagers reportedly knocked on his door several times and then ran Saturday night, Officer Jason Willingham said. Cooper and his wife told police that they thought someone was trying to break into their home.

And so Dr Cooper reportedly defends the perimeter:

According to the investigation, Cooper chased down the carload of teenagers, blocked their Nissan Xterra and then drove his vehicle into theirs. He then reportedly got out of his car with a baseball bat and beat their vehicle, breaking several windows.

You see, Doc, this is why we have guns: so we don't have to go after people with a mere baseball bat.

Dr Cooper lives on Erie south of 101st. I recommend that you stay off his lawn.

Posted at 10:27 AM to Soonerland


Did the investigation conclude whether he shouted "Towanda!" as he drove his vehicle into theirs?

Posted by: Brian J. at 8:08 PM on 3 May 2008

Well, he's older and presumably has more insurance.

Posted by: CGHill at 8:21 PM on 3 May 2008