Vanilla terrorists in shootout with cops - 8 arrested and Tarpman killed

LaVoy Finicum (Tarpman) shot dead during shootout

It seems sanity has finally prevailed, and the US federal authorities have moved in on the Vanilla terrorists of the Oregon bird sanctuary.

Tarpman is dead (LaVoy Finnicum). Eight have been arrested, including Ammon Bundy in a traffic stop trap instigated by the feds.

The feds have moved in on the bird sanctuary, dunno how many people may be in there.

The jail doesn't have French Vanilla Creamer, hand and feet warmers, or throw rugs.

One person is dead and eight others, including Oregon occupation leader Ammon Bundy, were detained following a violent confrontation with the FBI and state police Tuesday night. 

It all began with a traffic stop while Bundy and some of his followers were en route to a community meeting at a John Day senior center, about 70 miles north of Burns. 

Shots were fired after FBI agents, Oregon State troopers and other law enforcement agencies made the stop on US Highway 395. 

Ammon Bundy, Ryan Bundy, Brian Cavalier, Shawna Cox and Ryan W. Payne were arrested during the stop. Joseph Donald O'Shaughnessy and online talk-show radio host Peter Santilli were arrested in Burns. Jon Ritzheimer was arrested after surrendering to authorities in his home state of Arizona. 

All of them are facing federal felony charges of conspiracy to impede officers of the United States from discharging their official duties, through the use of force, intimidation or threats. 

LaVoy Finicum, an outspoken member of the armed group who would often speak at news conferences in place of Bundy, was shot and killed during the confrontation. Ryan Bundy suffered a non-life threatening injury in the shooting. 

CNN is reporting it's unclear who fired first. 

"I am relieved this situation is coming to and end, however, I am saddened by the loss of life," Harney County Judge Steve Grasty said Tuesday. "I hope and pray that those who remain at the refuge will stand down peacefully." 

Federal law enforcement officers converged on the wildlife refuge after the arrests and were expected to remain at the site throughout the night. It was unclear how many members of the armed group, if any, were at the refuge when the law enforcement officers arrived. KATU News