Bundy arrested, Oregon militia spokesman killed in confrontation; Reportedly shot while holding hands up

On Tuesday, Les Zaitz reported that Robert “LaVoy” Finicum, the spokesman for the militia members who occupied a federal facility near Burns, Oregon, was killed “after law enforcement officials stopped vehicles about 20 miles north of Burns.”

According to Zaitz, Ammon Bundy told his wife that Finicum was cooperating with authorities at the time and had put his hands up while laying on the ground.

Then, Nevada Assemblywoman Michele Fiore said, Bundy alleged that he saw officers shoot him three times.

“Definitely a lot of saber rousing going on around us,” Finicum added. “I do believe they’re positioning themselves. There’s definitely a hardening of their postures. They’re bringing in more assets. They’re doing a lot of saber rattling. … We’re just moving forward.”

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Ryan Bundy was wounded in the confrontation and received treatment at a local hospital.  He was later released and placed into custody.

Zaitz added:

Also arrested were his brother, Ammon Bundy, 40, of Emmett, Idaho, Ryan W. Payne, 32, of Anaconda, Mont., Brian Cavalier, 44, of Bunkerville, Nevada, and Shawna J. Cox, 59, of Kanab, Utah. They were charged with conspiracy to impede federal officers, a felony.

Reaction was pretty much what one might expect:

Ammon Bundy arrested with multiple militants, 2 people shot. Finally, a well-regulated militia.#YALLQAIDA pic.twitter.com/20GSOC7Jpi

— Skook✌? (@skookerG) January 27, 2016

Ammon Bundy Good. Hope you and the rest of the trailer trash enjoy solitary for the next 30+ years.

— Republican Swine (@RepublicanSwine) January 27, 2016

One Facebook page noted:

Zaitz said the militia leaders were on their way to a local community meeting in nearby John Day:

Ammon Bundy and others were expected in John Day for a community meeting Tuesday evening. No details on what's become of that meeting.

— Les Zaitz (@LesZaitz) January 27, 2016

Some had already gathered to protest the meeting:

About 20 counter protesters outside John Day senior center, where Bundy group planned meeting. #Oregonstandoff pic.twitter.com/3bqj4u8EX6

— Dave Blanchard (@blanchardd) January 27, 2016

Bundy’s last tweet before the incident was a message thanking one supporter for supplies:

https://twitter.com/Ammon_Bundy/status/692161808266874883

One person responded:

https://twitter.com/thekenriegel/status/692168053665177600

I get the feeling the story’s not quite over… Stay tuned…

Related:

• Report: Military special ops enroute to Oregon for possible raid; Agent provocateur in Bundy group
• Montel Williams: Let’s use National Guard to kill militia members in Oregon
• Liberal response to Oregon ‘standoff’ reveals desire for unrest, violence and bloodshed
• Report claims Eric Holder approved drone strike against Bundy ranch
• Report: Obama considered using military force against Bundy ranch, supporters

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