Two Oklahoma City police detectives, a bystander, and the Oklahoma City Fire Department are being praised after saving a wheelchair-bound man who was set on fire by someone carrying a Molotov cocktail.

I'm Ryan Welton, and here's what happened.

The Oklahoma City Police Department has released surveillance video from the morning of July 2. It happened just outside police headquarters near Main and Lee in downtown Oklahoma City.

A man in a wheelchair was crossing the street when another person, who had already walked past him, suddenly turned around, lit a Molotov cocktail, and threw it at him.

I want to be clear: I'm not showing the moment of the attack.

What happened next is remarkable.

Within seconds, two Oklahoma City police detectives who were nearby sprinted toward the victim. A bystander also rushed in to help, and the suspect was taken into custody almost immediately. The Oklahoma City Fire Department arrived moments later and began treating the victim.

In a Facebook post, Oklahoma City police said the victim is expected to recover thanks to the rapid response.

The department also praised everyone involved, saying the incident showed "the absolute best of our community and our first responders."

According to Fox 25, the suspect now faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree arson, assault and battery with a deadly weapon, injuring another person by use of an explosive, manufacturing an explosive device, and assault with intent to kill.

As of Tuesday evening, hundreds of people commenting on the police department's Facebook post were asking the same questions: How was someone walking around with a Molotov cocktail in the first place? And how can they help the victim, including replacing his wheelchair?

It's a horrifying crime—but it's also a story about how quickly lives can be saved when people refuse to stand by.

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