Dial 1119

A delusional escapee who believes his self-appointed mission justifies extreme violence. He coercively controls the scene with a stolen pistol and uses fear to manipulate both hostages and responders. His fixation on getting to Dr. Faron drives the crisis, and his actions culminate in a violent, fatal confrontation.

A police psychiatrist brought in to negotiate and calm the situation. He advocates a measured, humane approach, even as his credibility and past defense of Wyckoff become points of contention with the police leadership. His attempt to resolve the crisis ends tragically when Wyckoff shoots him during the standoff.

The Oasis Bar's owner/bartender who tries to contact the police and manage the crisis from behind the counter. He becomes a direct target of Wyckoff and is killed when the hostage situation escalates, underscoring the danger to civilians in such standoffs.

Chuckles' assistant who warns of his wife's hospital status and attempts to navigate both the personal and crisis implications. He fights Wyckoff to reach the hospital, becoming a key witness to the desperation and urgency surrounding the hostages.

A provocative bar patron whose presence and reactions punctuate the mood of the room. She becomes one of the visible faces of fear and stress in the crowd, contributing to the chaos and urgency of the moment.

A younger bar patron accompanied by Earl, she represents the civilian side of the crisis. Her perspective highlights how ordinary people are drawn into the danger and the emotional stakes of the standoff.

A newspaper reporter covering the event, whose presence underlines the intersection of crime, journalism, and public perception. His role emphasizes how timely information and narrative shape the audience’s understanding of the crisis.

The bus driver who confronts Wyckoff after recognizing the gunman and is killed early in the crisis. His death marks the immediate threat to bystanders and demonstrates the indiscriminate danger of the incident.

Helen's older companion present in the bar, adding an element of social dynamics and tension to the small group of witnesses.