Oklahoma County deputy saves teen after artery severed in arm

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. ( KFOR ) – It was a gory scene at Rogers Middle School Friday morning.

The incident started with an argument between two students at a bus stop. According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, one of the girls involved ended up being driven to school by her mother. Her older brother was also in the car.

“A 17-year-old went to Rogers Middle School to confront a student he believed had been harassing his sister,” said Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III. “When he got to school, he punched a school bus window, severing an artery in his right arm.”

Blood immediately started spraying out of the teen’s arm. His name is not being released because he’s a minor.

OCSO Deputy Jonathan Jones has been a school resource officer for 11 years. He’s currently responsible for more than 500 students.

“This is actually my first time with this type of injury,” said Deputy Jones.

However, he knew exactly what to do.

“I knew I had to get a tourniquet, stop the bleeding, stop the dying,” said Deputy Jones.

KFOR asked the deputy what he thinks would have happened to the teen if he didn’t put the  tourniquet on him.

“I believe that he would have lost a large amount of blood and passed away,” said Deputy Jones.

He was incredibly humble Monday morning.

“I don’t believe I’m a hero,” said Deputy Jones. “I believe that I just was at the right place at the right time… Each time I see a kid, it’s like I think of my own.”

At last check, the 17-year-old is out of surgery, but has a long recovery ahead.

“That’s why we love this SRO program,” said Sheriff Tommie Johnson III. “One day you might need them. They show up and they respond accordingly. That is powerful.”

According to the OCSO, the fight is still under investigation. The 17-year-old is facing charges for destruction of school property and threatening violence.

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