All articles tagged with #bystander intervention
A driver intentionally drove into a crowd outside The Vermont Hollywood nightclub in LA, injuring at least 30 people, after being ejected for disruptive behavior. Bystanders beat and shot the driver, who was arrested and hospitalized. The incident is under investigation, with no evidence linking it to terrorism.
A harrowing video captured a violent clash between two men on a Brooklyn subway train, culminating in at least four gunshots and sheer panic among commuters. The footage showed one man instigating another before the shooting, with bystanders pleading for them to stop due to the presence of children on board. The 36-year-old instigator was shot with his own gun by the 32-year-old after a struggle, resulting in the former being rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The subway car was left covered in blood and ballistics, and it remains unclear whether the shooter will face charges.
After the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, bystander Trey Filter tackled an armed person fleeing the scene of a shooting that left one dead and nearly two dozen injured. Filter, who initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks, took down the individual and retrieved the weapon with the help of another bystander. Police have detained two juveniles in connection with the incident. The Filters, who were at the parade with their children, were surprised by the sudden turn of events and have been widely praised for their actions.
19-year-old Gregory Seth Gott was attacked by a man with a machete at Auditorium Shores in Austin, sustaining severe injuries to his hands, arms, legs, and back. The attacker, Ashton Kaine Talley, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest. Bystanders intervened, applying pressure to Gott's wounds and keeping him calm until first responders arrived. Despite his injuries, Gott feels lucky and grateful for the support he has received from the community. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with his medical expenses.
A man was shot and killed by a bystander at Hotel Indigo in Waco, Texas, after the bystander heard three women calling for help inside a room. The bystander tried to intervene in a fight between the man and the women, but it angered the original aggressor who then attacked the bystander. In self-defense, the bystander fired one shot, resulting in the death of the original aggressor. The bystander cooperated with the police investigation and was not arrested.
Brandon Miller, a 35-year-old hockey player, collapsed during a game due to cardiac arrest. Luckily, three of the other players were medical professionals, who immediately began performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to shock his heart back into rhythm, which saved his life. Miller had experienced some occasional pain in his left shoulder, which he thought was a muscle strain, and intense chest pain, which he thought was acid reflux. He hopes that other young people who hear his story will be more proactive with their health and not underplay any symptoms.
Brandon Miller, a 35-year-old hockey player, collapsed during a game due to cardiac arrest. Luckily, three of the other players were medical professionals, who immediately began performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to shock his heart back into rhythm, which saved his life. Miller had ignored subtle warning signs such as occasional pain in his left shoulder and intense chest pain. After undergoing open heart surgery, he hopes to play in a charity hockey game in April and encourages young people to be more proactive with their health.