TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police said an officer was stabbed in the face during an arrest which caused a piece of the knife to break off and embed in his cheek.
TPD said around 7 p.m. on May 15, officers responded to a liquor store near 11001 E 41st St. for a call about a man who was urinating and exposing himself behind the store.
Police identified the suspect as Scorpio Flynn.
TPD said Flynn pulled out a knife and stabbed one of the officers in the face before running from the area.
Officers tried to taser Flynn twice but were unsuccessful, according to TPD.
Police said Flynn ran from the area but was found near 43rd and Garnett.
The officer who was stabbed, along with other first responders, was able to arrest Flynn.
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The officer was taken to the hospital and sent into surgery and is expected to recover from the injury.
Police said Flynn was arrested for attempted first-degree murder and resisting arrest.
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