You've already read in the other thread, http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51674, about the prison convict who shot and killed his guard while being treated at a medical hospital for back pain. Anyway, this guy ran and went to an Arby's to try to hold hostages and kill more people. He was foiled in his attempt because of a very brave soldier.
Entire article is found at http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,680194429,00.html
I am quoting the portions of the article I really liked because it showed the strength and mindset of the soldier:
This guy deserves a standing ovation from me!
- Ceicei
Entire article is found at http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,680194429,00.html
I am quoting the portions of the article I really liked because it showed the strength and mindset of the soldier:
Fullerton, who has been called a hero for his actions, said he was in line at the restaurant when the heavily tattooed prisoner ran inside, pointing a gun. "I just wanted to get a sandwich," Fullerton said, smiling. "I didn't go there for my morning workout."
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But the employee did move and a shot was fired. Somehow, the employee wasn't hit, Fullerton said. But by then, Fullerton, a Vietnam-era Army paratrooper, knew people were going to die unless he took action. "I thought, 'OK, we got a problem here — he's going to kill somebody,"' Fullerton said.
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So the truck driver jumped over the service counter and wrested the gun from Allgier. "I don't know where I got the strength," the 5-foot, 6 1/2-inch Fullerton said. "I just knew I couldn't let go (of the gun) or I would be dead."
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During the struggle, Allgier tried to stop Fullerton by pointing the gun at him and also grabbed a serrated knife and sliced Fullerton's throat, he said. Fullerton said he barely noticed the slashes from the knife because he was focused on using the strength of his hands to take control of the gun. Once he secured the weapon, Fullerton aimed it at Allgier. Moments later, police stormed the Redwood Road Arby's and arrested Allgier.
This guy deserves a standing ovation from me!
- Ceicei