Burns, Ore. standoff Bundy brothers busted, shots fired, one dead

By Jeremy Lott
Published January 27, 2016 3:10am ET
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Burns, Ore. standoff Bundy brothers busted, shots fired, one dead
Early reports indicate there was a traffic stop, gunfire was exchanged, and at least two men were injured and rushed to the hospital. (AP File Photo/Keith Ridler) | Keith Ridler

The FBI has confirmed that leader of the Burns, Ore. armed standoff Ammon Bundy and brother Ryan were arrested this afternoon along with several other militia members en route to a community meeting in John Day, 70 miles away.

FBI and Oregon State police “began an enforcement action” with a traffic stop, gunfire was exchanged. Ryan Bundy was winged and at least two men were rushed to the hospital.

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