OKCPD officer struggles with armed suspect who fled on foot from a traffic stop

The Oklahoma City Police Department released body camera footage of a foot chase that led to a physical altercation on June 30.

According to OKCPD, on June 30, 2024, Officer Michaela Werner stopped a vehicle near SE 44th St. and Bryant Ave.

There were three people in the car when one male passenger stepped out. Shortly after, a second man, identified as 19-year-old Jordy Cifuentes-Hernandez, grabbed a bag from inside of the car and took off running.

Officials say Officer Werner began running after Cifuentes-Hernandez. As she caught up with him, he refused to follow commands and began fighting with Officer Werner while trying to grab something from inside of the bag. It was later discovered there was a gun inside.

After a nearly two-minute altercation, other officers arrived and helped arrest Cifuentes-Hernandez.

Officers learned he had an active felony warrant for firearm possession and eluding an officer. Cifuentes-Hernandez was booked into jail on multiple new complaints.