Tulsa gunman bought AR-15-style rifle hours before using it to kill his former doctor, 3 others
Violence In America,Gun Violence,Tulsa,Oklahoma,Hospitals,Public Health,AR-15,Gun Control And Gun Rights
From the Left
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Left
A gunman who killed four people at a Tulsa hospital Wednesday targeted a doctor who had treated him and bought the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting on the day of the attack, police said.
Michael Louis was armed with a rifle, which he had purchased at 2 p.m. Wednesday, and a handgun when he went to St. Francis Hospital shortly before 5 p.m., officials said.
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Red Blue Translator
Police Brutality
Headline Roundup
Report: Measles Outbreak in New Mexico Cost $5.4 Million
August 4th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Does the US Have Enough Long-Range Missiles to Continue the War in Iran?
August 4th, 2026
Recommended Reading
When the DSA Moment Has Arrived
Dan Schnur
August 3rd, 2026