Washington Post: FBI takes lead on investigating armed takeover of federal building in Oregon
BURNS, Ore. — The FBI has taken charge of the law enforcement response to an armed occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, saying that it will work with local and state authorities to seek “a peaceful resolution to the situation.”
“Due to safety considerations for both those inside the refuge as well as the law enforcement officers involved, we will not be releasing any specifics with regards to the law enforcement response,” the FBI said in a statement.
Federal authorities are working with the Harney County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon State Police and other local and state agencies in response to the situation in eastern Oregon, the latest chapter in an ongoing fight over federal land use in the West.
WNU Editor: I am not that familiar with this case. I know that it is receiving a lot of coverage in the U.S. media .... and I will update it as this story develops.
More News On The FBI Taking The Lead On Investigating The Militia Takeover Of A Federal Building In Oregon
FBI seeks peaceful end to occupation at Oregon wildlife refuge -- Reuters
Feds Monitor Armed Group in Oregon, but Keep Their Distance -- AP
Oregon Ranchers Expected to Report to California Prison Amid Armed Standoff -- ABC News
Meet Ammon and Ryan Bundy, the Activists Leading the Oregon Standoff -- NBC
Oregon militia takeover: How did we get here? -- Rick Jervis and Emily Brown, USA TODAY
Is the Oregon standoff the inevitable result of anti-government rhetoric? -- Paul Waldman, Washington Post
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