Insane video: Unhinged male beats on bus driver, pulls him from seat while bus is motoring down street — then comes the crash



Surveillance video caught the terrifying moments when a passenger began physically attacking a bus driver — and pulling the driver from his seat — while the bus was still motoring down a busy street Saturday in Oklahoma City.

The scary scene culminated with the bus crashing into a building.

What are the details?

Oklahoma City’s Public Transportation Department released the video Wednesday showing the attack on one of its EMBARK bus drivers, KFOR-TV reported.

“The suspect asked to be let off at the intersection of Britton and Western," Oklahoma City Police Lt. Jeff Cooper told the station. "The bus driver told him he couldn’t do that."

The bus driver, following city policy, reportedly told the passenger he could let him off at the next designated stop, KFOR noted.

With that, video shows the passenger suddenly throwing punches at the driver:

Image source: X video screenshot via @tcblume

The passenger soon pulls the driver out of his seat and into the aisle — and the bus is still moving:

Image source: X video screenshot via @tcblume

As you no doubt are guessing, the bus without a driver behind the wheel is not long for its lane — and it soon veers off the road.

Video shows the bus finally crashing into a business, KFOR said.

Image source: X video screenshot via @tcblume

Here's the clip:

OKCPD arrest an Embark passenger for attacking a bus driver this past weekend, sending the bus into a building at Britton & Western. The passenger demanded to get off the bus at a railroad track, against regulations. What happened to the other passengers at 4:30/6pm @kfor pic.twitter.com/TRNazMI0rb
— Tara Blume (@tcblume) April 24, 2024

The bus driver's seat belt stayed on throughout the attack, and the station said it saved the driver from being thrown through the windshield.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

Image source: YouTube screenshot

Image source: YouTube screenshot

What happened next?

Police identified 23-year-old Tihron Harrison as the passenger who attacked the bus driver, and police said Harrison ran from the scene, KFOR said. But cops soon caught up to Harrison, took him to a hospital to get evaluated, and arrested him, the station said.

23-year-old Tihron Harrison: "ran from the scene but was later caught by police, taken to the hospital to get checked out, then arrested." pic.twitter.com/5ljGTOCi58
— Stridewalker (@Stridewalker1) April 25, 2024

“Obviously [the driver] had some bumps and bruises," Jason Ferbrache, director of the city's Public Transportation and Parking Department, told KFOR. "We got him to medical facilities right after, and he’s off work now but doing well."

Ferbrache added to the station that the bus driver did everything he could to follow the city’s policies while keeping people on board safe.

“When you run into a situation like that, no matter how much training you have, it’s very difficult to prepare for somebody really assaulting you while you’re operating a vehicle in motion,” Ferbrache noted to KFOR.

Video shows moment Embark bus slams into OKC business after driver was attackedyoutu.be

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Oklahoma will become the latest state to criminalize illegal immigration — if Gov. Stitt gets on board



The Biden administration has proven unwilling or at the very least unable to prevent millions of illegal aliens from stealing into the United States. Facing the fallout of the federal government's failure to effectively enforce immigration law and secure America's borders, Republican lawmakers across the country have begun empowering their respective states to pick up the slack.

Oklahoma is poised to become the latest state to criminalize illegal immigration, assuming Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) does not ultimately side with Democrats and future waves of illegal aliens on the issue.

The bill

The state House passed House Bill 4156 last week in a 77-20 vote along party lines. The state Senate followed suit on Tuesday, approving the bill in a 39-8 vote. The bill is now headed to Gov. Stitt's desk for ratification.

HB 4156 would have the Sooner State recognize that a person "commits an impermissible occupation if the person is an alien and willfully and without permission enters and remains in the State of Oklahoma without having first obtained legal authorization to enter the United States."

An illegal alien convicted of committing an "impermissible occupation" is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding one year and/or by a fine not exceeding $500. Additionally, an illegal alien convicted under the new law would be required to leave the state within 72 hours of his conviction or release from custody.

For repeat offenses, illegal aliens will be charged with felonies punishable by up to two years in prison and/or a heftier fine. Again, upon conviction or release — whichever comes first — unlawfully imported convicts will be sent packing.

The legislation stresses that the presence of illegal aliens inside Oklahoma "is a matter of statewide concern," and as such, all local governments are to be barred from adopting sanctuary policies that conflict with HB 4156.

Gov. Stitt told Public Radio Tulsa last week, "President Biden is not using the tools in his belt to secure the southern border. So, yes, states are stepping up to say we're going to make it very difficult to come here illegally, not follow our rules."

“I'm not going to make a decision right now whether I'll sign it or not,” Stitt said, days ahead of the state Senate's successful vote on HB 4156. "There's too many variables on what's in the bill. Our team, we'll look at it, and we'll review that."

The framing

Republican state Sen. Tom Woods said in a statement, "I am proud to have taken this vote that will better protect Oklahomans and crack down on illegal immigration in our state."

"The failed border policies by the federal government have made it necessary for states to take the law into their own hands and craft policies to ensure we know who is coming here and eliminate criminal organizations," continued Woods. "The influx of illegal immigration has created a dire situation, and we are seeing an increased amount of illegal marijuana grows, drugs, and organized criminal activity that needs to be eradicated. This bill will give law enforcement the tools necessary to deport criminals."

State Sen. Jessica Garvin (R), the first Hispanic woman elected to serve in the Oklahoma legislature, defended the bill, stressing it was incumbent upon those who seek to migrate to the United States to do so legally.

"My grandparents legally immigrated to the United States from Mexico and went through the naturalization process to become citizens," Garvin said in a statement. "Their journey is emblematic of the appropriate pathway to citizenship, and the majority of legal immigrants want others to come here through the proper channels as well."

Democratic state Sen. Michael Brooks of Oklahoma City blasted the bill, suggesting it would have been better to alternatively give state IDs or driver's licenses to migrants "who comply with specific requirements, including paying state and federal income tax."

Echoing the recent suggestion by Denver's Democratic Mayor Mike Johnson, who suggested that illegal aliens serve to provide businesses with an exploitable workforce, Brooks stressed, "Immigrants make up seven percent of Oklahoma's labor force, most often in hard-to-fill jobs in hospitality, agriculture, and construction. ... Oklahoma has 33,000 undocumented immigrants who pay about $26 million annually in state income tax. We're already facing workforce shortages. How will we fill those jobs or make up that $26 million?"

Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat (R) underscored that the "Oklahoma legislature is taking the necessary action to protect our citizens. Doing nothing is unconscionable and this legislation is the appropriate measure to keep Oklahomans safe and uphold the rule of law."

The pattern

Whereas Democrat-run states and cities have in years past adopted sanctuary laws and policies at odds with federal immigration law, a growing number of Republican-run states are embracing laws and policies in the spirit of federal law.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ratified Senate Bill 4 in December, making illegal entry into the Lone Star State a class B misdemeanor and enabling state officials to deport illegal aliens. The law would have gone into full effect last month were it not for the meddling of the Biden Department of Justice, presently tying up the legislation in the court system.

"Four years ago, the United States had the fewest illegal border crossings in decades," Abbott said in a statement. "It was because of four policies put in place by the Trump administration that led to such a low number of illegal crossings."

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) ratified a bill on April 10 enabling state police to arrest and deport certain illegal aliens. Reynolds reiterated, "The Biden administration has failed to enforce our nation’s immigration laws, putting the protection and safety of Iowans at risk."

Republican legislators in the Louisiana Senate passed Senate Bill 388 earlier this month. If passed by the state House and ratified, then illegal aliens caught by local authorities could face up to one year in prison and $4,000 in fines.

State Sen. Valarie Hodges (R) noted on X, "It is imperative that, WE, as a State, protect our citizens in this time of invasion from the crime, drugs, and human trafficking that come with an open border."

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Thug allegedly robs woman at gunpoint for pair of shoes. The whole thing ends rather painfully for him.



Things ended painfully for a male who allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint for a pair of shoes Saturday night in Oklahoma City, as he crashed his car into a pole amid a police chase.

What are the details?

Police said the victim was trying to sell her red and silver Balenciaga shoes on Offer Up, and an individual with the username "Turbo" — later identified as 21-year-old Taber Carter — contacted her, KOKH-TV reported.

According to the New York Post, the shoes usually cost more than $1,000 new:

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The victim reported that she and Carter agreed to meet at a 7-Eleven, but Carter never showed up, the station said.

The victim and her mother then went to a T-Mobile store on Northwest Expressway when Carter messaged the victim asking where she was, KOKH said.

Police said Carter met the victim at T-Mobile, and when the victim walked up to Carter's vehicle, he pulled out a black "Glock-like" pistol, pointed it at the victim's head, and demanded the shoes, the station said.

The victim said she gave him the shoes but was able to reach into the car and take one shoe back as Carter was driving away, KOKH reported.

Carter turned back to demand the other shoe, but the victim told him she'd already locked it inside her car, the station said, citing the police report, and Carter drove off.

What happened next?

Two hours later, police were called to perform a welfare check, KOTV-TV reported. Turns out Carter was passed out in a car that matched the description of the shoe robbery suspect's vehicle, KOTV said.

When officers awakened Carter, they said he drove away, which triggered a police pursuit, KOTV reported.

Alas, Carter crashed into a pole near Northwest 36th Street and Meridian Avenue, KOTV noted, which caused a power outage in the area as well as a small grass fire that was quickly extinguished.

Carter was taken into custody and booked into jail, KOTV said.

Jail records indicate he was charged with endangering others while eluding police as well as robbery or attempted with a dangerous weapon. Carter remained in jail Wednesday afternoon.

The Post, citing police, said Carter also was injured — with his mugshot showing his right eye swollen shut as well as numerous scrapes on his right forehead and nose. The paper said Carter is being held with no bail.

Police warned those who meet others in person for transactions to do so in public places with lots of cameras, such as police stations.

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Developers may soon build America's tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma



Oklahoma City is among America's 20 largest cities and on track to keep on growing. Although the city of roughly 700,000 does not presently have a problem with density and has plenty of room left for sprawl, a California real estate developer nevertheless has a hankering to extend the Big Friendly skyward.

Matteson Capital, a firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and architecture firm AO announced Friday they were seeking greater latitude from the City of Oklahoma concerning the height of one of the towers in its proposed development dubbed the Boardwalk at Bricktown. If it gets its way, then Oklahoma City might soon become home to America's tallest building.

Oklahoma City Free Press reported that the original zoning application requested that the Legends Tower be 1,750 feet all. However, the developer is now seeking to build its so-called Legends Tower 1,907 feet high — 131 feet taller than One World Trade Center in New York City.

Apparently, 1,907 is not an arbitrary number but rather a symbolic gesture to commemorate the year Oklahoma entered the Union.

There is a problem, however, with the developer's request and its corresponding announcement.

Kristy Yager, public information officer for the city and a staff member of zoning, told the Free Press, "To clarify, they would need to rezone, not seek a variance. Their existing SPUD was specifically negotiated, including the building height ('Maximum height of any building shall be 300 feet with the exception that height will be limited to 90 feet within 20 feet of the northern SPUD boundary.')"

Yager added, "We understand the applicant's representative is preparing a new SPUD application, which would go to Planning Commission for a recommendation and City Council for final decision."

Scot Matteson, the CEO of Matteson Capital, told KOCO-TV in late December, "We're going to build it in phases. We assess the market demand and the growth of population and employment."

The developer indicated further that the tower can be shortened if demand turns out to be lower.

The developer plans to erect three additional towers at the base of the skyscraper, each 345 feet tall.

Altogether, the development would span roughly 5 million square feet and include a 480-room Hyatt hotel with 85 residential condominiums; 1,776 residential units; and 110,000 feet of commercial and community space.

Matteson said in a statement Friday, "Oklahoma City is experiencing a significant period of growth and transformation, making it well-positioned to support large-scale projects like the one envisioned for Bricktown."

"We believe that this development will be an iconic destination for the city, further driving the expansion and diversification of the growing economy, drawing in investment, new businesses, and jobs," continued Matteson. "It's a dynamic environment and we hope to see The Boardwalk at Bricktown stand as the pride of Oklahoma City."

Rob Budetti, managing partner of AO, said, "Crafting a project of this significance is an honor, and the collaborative process with the City, Matteson Capital, Hensel Phelps, and a top-notch team of engineers, consultants, and development partners has been exceptional. Managing the intricacies of such a project, ensuring seamless integration of all components, is a significant challenge."

The location for the ambitious development is presently occupied by an L-shaped parking lot in Bricktown nearby the Paycom Center, home to the Oklahoma City Thunder; the Amtrak station; a movie theater; and a planned soccer stadium.

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Twin toddlers drown in backyard pool after great-grandmother with Alzheimer's reportedly leaves door open

Twin toddlers drown in backyard pool after great-grandmother with Alzheimer's reportedly leaves door open



Twin toddlers drowned in their backyard swimming pool Thursday after their great-grandmother, who has Alzheimer's, reportedly left a back door open, the Daily Mail and other outlets reported.

"We received a 911 call about 9:44 this morning, and upon arrival, one of the parents had actually gotten the juveniles out of the pool," Oklahoma City Fire Department Battalion Chief Greg Merrell told KOCO Thursday.

OKCFD said the siblings, a boy and a girl, were 18 months old.

The twins were reportedly transported to Integris Baptist Medical Center where the pair were confirmed dead around 1 p.m, according to KFOR.

The twins' mother, 37-year-old Jenny Callazzo, had pulled Locklyn and Loreli from the the backyard pool of their Cobblestone neighborhood home and was administering CPR when OCPD arrived on the scene, the Daily Mail reported.

A family relative told the outlet the toddlers gained access to the pool after Jenny's grandmother, who has Alzheimer's, left a back door open.

KFOR's aerial footage shows the greenish, murky water of the pool and an open door leading to the pool's deck.

Neighbors said Jenny was distraught as she climbed into the back of an EMS vehicle while responders tried to save her children.

"They brought out two little children and put them in separate ambulances and they were doing CPR on them," neighbor Mike Bernard told KFOR.

"My prayers go out to that family because little children are precious," Bernard also said.

The family moved to the home about a year ago, according to Bernard, who said he had met other family members, but not the little children before.

It is not clear how the children got into the pool nor how long they were in the pool, OKCFD told KFOR.

Neighbors say six children in total lived in the home, along with two parents and one grandmother in the northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood.

Oklahoma City Police told the outlet the incident does not appear to be criminal in nature at this time.

Authorities are looking at the event as a tragic accident, KOCO reporter Kolby Terrell said, reporting from the scene near North Council Road and Northwest 125th Street.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1-4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Watch KOCO's coverage of the tragic event below.



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Video: Fugitive hiding under mattress opens fire on cops who were searching for him. It doesn't end well for suspect.



Oklahoma City police bodycam video caught the terrifying moment when a fugitive who was hiding under a mattress in a travel trailer opened fire on officers who were searching for him. Police released video of the Nov. 15 incident Monday.

What are the details?

Police said they were notified around 10:25 a.m. that a man with an out-of-state felony warrant was in a travel trailer on Iron Road. KOKH-TV said it was a burglary warrant.

Officers learned the suspect, Timothy Johnson, had been seen entering the trailer, and officers were told he had not come out.

Police told the station that Jennifer Garner let three officers into her trailer to search for Johnson.

"This is the police department," Officer Elisa McCoy is heard saying, according to KOKH. "If you are in here, you need to make yourself known."

Amid their search, officers lifted a mattress that covered a storage area — and they saw Johnson with a gun hiding in the space under the mattress.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

With that, Johnson opened fire on the officers, all of whom returned fire; video shows that two of the three officers got out of the trailer while one stayed inside.

Moments later the two officers went back inside the trailer and ordered Johnson — who was hollering, presumably in pain — to come out with his hands up.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

Suddenly more gunfire erupted, and officers again returned fire — and one of them announced to the other two, "I'm hit! I'm hit!"

The officers again told Johnson to give himself up, but there was no response. With that, all of the officers got out of the trailer.

OKCPD Community Incident Briefing: Officer-Involved Shooting 11-15-22 youtu.be

What happened next?

Police said the department's Tactical Unit was activated and responded to the scene.

After attempts to contact Johnson were unsuccessful, police said the Tactical Unit entered the trailer and found Johnson dead. KOKH said it wasn't released if Johnson's death was self-inflicted.

The officer who said earlier he was hit was struck in the face by flying debris during the exchange of gunfire, police said, adding that the officer was treated at an area hospital and released.

All three officers were placed on routine administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation, police said.

KOKH noted that it's unclear how Johnson and Garner knew each other, but Garner was arrested for harboring a fugitive. Police said that Garner was aware that Johnson was hiding in the trailer with a gun.

(H/T: The Police Tribune)

Thugs repeatedly punch 67-year-old man — then take turns kicking him after he's thrown on floor in apartment lobby; he needed surgery for a broken hip



Three people were caught on video repeatedly punching a 67-year-old man — and then two of them took turns kicking the victim after he was thrown to the floor of an Oklahoma City apartment lobby last month.

What are the details?

Officials said the elderly victim was standing in a common area of the apartment complex — located on the 1700 block of Northeast 4th Street — around 11:30 a.m. Aug. 24 when the individuals approached him, KFOR-TV reported.

Video shows a woman wearing a white tank top trying to grab what appears to be the victim's cellphone and then hitting the victim on the top of his head. A man wearing a purple hoodie stands next to her.

Image source: Twitter video screenshot via @OKCPD

The clip then shifts to the man in the purple hoodie taking huge swings at the victim with both fists, over and over.

Image source: KFOR-TV video screenshot

A third individual — a woman wearing a red tank top — is seen pushing and throwing punches at the victim as well.

Image source: Twitter video screenshot via @OKCPD

While the victim tries to fight back, the man in the purple hoodie just tosses the victim across the floor of an elevator lobby in the apartment complex.

Image source: KFOR-TV video screenshot

Image source: KFOR-TV video screenshot

When the victim tries to get up, the man in the the purple hoodie walks by and kicks the victim in the face; seconds later, the woman in the white tank top walks by and kicks the victim as well.

Image source: KFOR-TV video screenshot

Image source: Twitter video screenshot via @OKCPD

The woman in the red tank top doesn't appear to do anything to the victim as she walks by.

\u201cWe need to identify these people today.\n\nA brutal attack on an elderly man that sends him to the hospital, and the crime is caught on tape. \n\nThis is absolutely uncalled for and we need your help.\n\n\ud83d\udcbb: https://t.co/YVxGWebSAS\n\ud83d\udcf1: (405) 235-7300\u201d
— Oklahoma City Police (@Oklahoma City Police) 1663424979

Master Sgt. Jennifer Wardlow with the Oklahoma City Police called it a "vicious attack" and "seemingly unprovoked," KFOR reported.

Wardlow told the station police are "confident that someone is going to recognize these individuals."

What happened to the victim?

Authorities said the victim was taken to an emergency room where he later needed surgery to repair a fractured hip, KFOR reported.

“From looking at the video, it’s obvious that these suspects are significantly younger than he is. So we want to get these people identified,” Wardlow told the station.

“We have a number of ways to do that. And ultimately, if it leads to either charges filed or an arrest made, we’d be happy to pay through Crime Stoppers,” she added to KFOR.

The station said information can be anonymously submitted to Crime Stoppers online or by phone at 405-235-7300 for a chance of a cash reward leading to an arrest.

Grandmother in Oklahoma accused of beating 3-year-old granddaughter to death, leaving her in a trash bin



An Oklahoma woman is in custody today facing first-degree murder by child abuse charges for the death of her 3-year-old granddaughter.

According to the police, 61-year-old Becky Vreeland of Oklahoma City had recently been granted custody of three grandchildren, all under 5 years old, including 3-year-old Riley Lynn Nolan. Then, late last month, Kyle Nolan, Vreeland's son and the father of the children, went to Vreeland's home to visit. When he inquired about Riley, he was told that she was sleeping. He then went looking for her and discovered her lifeless body in a trash can.

“We ended up finding her, we ended up finding her in the recycle bin,” said Nolan. “I can’t sleep at night. Every time I close my eyes, I just think about her.”

An official statement from Oklahoma City PD claims that when police arrived, they found Riley "in a residential trash receptacle" and that she "had obvious signs of trauma to her body."

They also claimed that she had been dead for some time before her body was discovered.

"The child had been dead for a period of time at least," MSgt. Gary Knight told reporters. "It hadn't just happened."

Riley's death has devastated her family and the local community.

“I just don’t understand what could have provoked anything and then once I found out how it happened, it killed me,” Nolan said. “And on top of it, I lose my mom, too.”

“I’ll always love my mom,” Nolan continued. “That’s my mom. She raised me. She did everything for me, and that’s why I never dreamed something like this could happen.”

Kyle Nolan had just been released from custody himself when he went to visit Riley and her two siblings at Vreeland's home. He and the mother of the children were arrested for child neglect last August when the two older Nolan kids were found wandering a mobile home park unattended.

Vreeland's neighbor, Marsha Brannum, is similarly bewildered by the events.

"I could have been some more assistance for her if she was having trouble," Brannum said. "That kind of shocks me. I don't understand it because she seemed like a very hardworking grandmother, and I could hear her play with the children in the backyard. I wish I had paid more attention."

One woman claims she did pay more attention and that she reported her concerns about Vreeland to DHS, to no avail. The woman, who remains anonymous, said, "This 100% could have been prevented and something needs to be done about this.”

“Her behavior was very impatient with the children, definitely not a normal grandmother situation,” said the woman.

“It's like you’re really helpless because you sound all the alarms, call all the people, and let them know and even have news stories about situations they are involved in, and nobody does anything.”

Vreeland denies killing Riley and insists that Riley fell into the garbage can. She was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Her bond has been set at $5 million.

Teen with autism, viciously bullied three years ago, now triumphs on the jiu-jitsu mat — and gets a big boost from famous friends



Back in 2019, TheBlaze told readers about a 12-year-old Oklahoma boy with autism named Rayden Overbay who was being viciously and relentlessly bullied — and the attacks on him were recorded on video and shared on social media.

Image source: KFOR-TV video screenshot

His local community responded by supporting Rayden, and a nonprofit organization "Fight for the Forgotten" stepped in to help.

Three years later, it's safe to say things have turned around for Rayden in a big way.

What happened?

Turns out UFC and MMA superstar Justin Wren runs Fight for the Forgotten in Oklahoma City, and Wren gave Rayden first-hand instructions on the mat, KFOR-TV reported.

Image source: KFOR-TV video screenshot

With that, Rayden began training at Lovato’s Jiu-Jitsu School in Oklahoma City, the station said.

“I’ve learned to control my anger here and take it with me,” Rayden told KFOR, adding that he's been finding peace amid the grappling.

“It’s been a challenge for me but I’m getting better at it,” he added to the station.

Image source: KFOR-TV video screenshot

In fact, KFOR documented the moment when Rayden earned his first "stripe" — a major milestone for jiu-jitsu students.

“I’m ready for it," he told the station before the session. "I’m nervous but I’m excited nervous.”

What's not to love about famous friends?

As more and more people got word of Rayden's struggles with bullies, a number of famous folks reached out and got in his corner, KFOR reported, adding that a few sent him video messages of support as his "stripe" session approached.

“Continue your efforts,” iconic pro surfer Laird Hamilton told Rayden. “You will be rewarded.”

“Happy for you, go have fun, enjoy it, this is such a cool moment,” actor Jared Padalecki added.

“We’re proud of you, we’re rooting for you, always in your corner, man,” UFC star Dustin Poirier told Rayden, who was blown away.

“Probably one of the coolest UFC fighters,” Rayden told KFOR of Poirier's message to him. “I’ve got a lot of support.”

No doubt it came in handy, and the station said Rayden impressed his instructor, and the kid got his stripe.

Image source: KFOR-TV video screenshot

Rayden's father, Danny, couldn't have been prouder of Rayden — and particularly his ability to join his family in forgiving his bullies.

Image source: KFOR-TV video screenshot

“We’ve completely forgiven the kids for anything that happened,” Danny Overbay added to KFOR.

Rayden agreed, telling the station "it was a rough journey to forgive them, but I forgive them."

His dad also is looking toward the future with optimism, noting to KFOR that "it’s 100% up from here."

Anything else?

Wren’s Fight for the Forgotten organization soon will launch a free anti-bullying and peace-building program called "Heroes in Waiting," the station reported.

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