Man arrested for opening fire on a group of Civil War reenactors

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015

MCINTOSH COUNTY, Okla.

Quick Facts:

Gary Lane is accused of firing a sawed-off shotgun at a group of Civil War reenactors

Lane attempted to run from deputies

No one was injured in the shooting

The McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department said a man was arrested Friday after live rounds were fired at actors participating in a Civil War reenactment north of Checotah.

Deputies arrived at the scene and quickly located suspect Gary Alen Lane. Officials said Lane was drunk and holding a loaded sawed-off shotgun.

Lane ran from deputies and threw the gun on the ground. More firearms were found in his home nearby.

During the investigation, deputies found 9 rounds fired into a tent with several actors inside. No injuries were reported.

Lane is being held without bond for reckless conduct with a firearm, assault and battery with deadly weapon, possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol, malicious injury to property and resisting arrest.