A mismatched license plate led Tulsa police back to John Terry Chatman Jr. on July 3, 2018, ending in gunfire after a prolonged refusal to exit a van. This narrated Tulsa police bodycam analysis follows PepperBall deployment, the shooting of Sergeant Mike Parsons, return fire, surrender and medical aid. Officers had initially told Chatman he was free to leave. They later found his van at QuikTrip after discovering its plate belonged to a different vehicle. COURT HISTORY In January 2020, Chatman received 105 consecutive years in state prison: 40 for shooting Parsons, 30 each for shooting at Officers Bean and Cawiezell, and 5 for firearm possession after a felony conviction. On March 16, 2020, a federal appeal ordered two convictions vacated and resentencing on the remaining firearm possession count. It did not overturn the separate state sentence. His federal sentence after resentencing remains unconfirmed. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Incident Overview 00:56 - First Encounter: Trade Winds Hotel 01:49 - Locating the Van at QuikTrip 02:54 - Questioning the Driver (Chatman) 07:25 - Order to Exit & Obstruction Warning 08:04 - Demanding a Supervisor 13:25 - Sergeant Mike Parsons Arrives 15:45 - Analysis & Tactical Standoff 16:14 - PepperBall Warning & Ultimatum 17:42 - Gunfire: Sergeant Shot & Return Fire 18:07 - Officers Take Cover & Assess Injuries 20:00 - Tactical Re-approach with Ballistic Shield 22:12 - Surrender & Securing Chatman 24:36 - Medical Aid & Aftermath 25:01 - Court Sentencing & Tactical Takeaways ABOUT THIS VIDEO This video examines the incidents using publicly released police bodycam footage, dashcam video, surveillance footage, cellphone video, 911 calls, dispatch audio, witness recordings, and investigative findings, when available. Analysis and commentary are provided from the perspective of a former federal agent, former law enforcement officer, and digital forensics examiner. Whether you are an aspiring law enforcement officer, a current officer, criminal justice student, attorney, first responder, or simply interested in public safety, these case studies and compilations are designed to highlight tactical decision making, officer safety principles, legal considerations, and practical lessons that can be applied to real-world law enforcement encounters. ⚠️ VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED ⚠️ This video contains real police bodycam footage and real law enforcement encounters. Viewer discretion is encouraged when watching real police footage. This content is presented for educational, training, legal analysis, news reporting, commentary, and public awareness purposes only. All individuals featured are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This content is not intended to shame, harass, or encourage harassment of any individual. Viewers are encouraged to approach these incidents thoughtfully, especially when mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance impairment, or other factors may contribute to rapidly evolving encounters. FAIR USE NOTICE This content is used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 for purposes including criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, research, and educational analysis. Texas Safety Watch uses publicly released materials to provide tactical breakdowns, legal context, officer safety discussion, commentary, and public awareness regarding real-world law enforcement incidents. VIDEO / Photo CREDITS • Tulsa Police Department: released bodycam footage. • U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Oklahoma: prosecution information. • Tenth Circuit: United States v. Chatman, No. 19-5038. • KJRH / Tulsa World: state sentencing reporting. • Personal archive supplied by Leo V: service photos and badge / coin image. Original footage remains credited to the respective law enforcement agencies and public entities that released the material. RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES Texas Safety Watch encourages viewers to learn from multiple professional perspectives. For additional tactical, legal, and officer safety education, we recommend the following channels: • Sgt. Curtis – My personal favorite for police tactics, use-of-force decision-making, and real-world law enforcement training. He is an excellent instructor who explains complex situations in a clear and practical way. Highly recommended for new recruits, aspiring law enforcement officers, and anyone interested in a career in law enforcement. • Midwest Safety – Professional analysis of unique law enforcement incidents, officer survival, and concise, well-produced case summaries. If you value professional tactical and legal analysis of real-world police incidents, consider subscribing to Texas Safety Watch. #TexasSafetyWatch #PoliceTraining #TXSafetyWatch #OfficerSafety #TulsaPolice #PoliceBodycam

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