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Line 2: − − ==Incidents in which an armed citizen stopped an active shooter== − − The concept of "A good guy with a gun can stop a bad guy with a gun" is a myth.<ref name="americanprogress">[https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/guns-crime/reports/2017/10/05/440373/myth-vs-fact-debunking-gun-lobbys-favorite-talking-points/ Myth vs. Fact: Debunking the Gun Lobby’s Favorite Talking Points], Center for American Progress - <i>Most articles focus on specifics relating to training or otherwise qualify the statement, but the message is that citizens supposedly don't stop mass shooters.</ref> − − =====... well, sort of.===== − The following lists incidents of armed citizens stopping a shooter. Some gun control advocates describe these as "a lucky break";<ref name="volokh_analysis">[https://reason.com/volokh/2018/05/14/civilians-with-guns-intervening-in-activ ''The Volokh Conspiracy'' articls] reason.com/volokh/2018/05/14/civilians-with-guns-intervening-in-activ, describing claims of "a lucky break"</ref> however, it stretches credibility that such an armed confrontation would be pre-planned. − − (The following lists do not include instances in which the "armed citizen" is the actual shooter committing suicide.) − − − The [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] stated: − <blockquote>Armed and unarmed citizens engaged the shooter [during the 2016-2017 time frame] in 10 incidents. They safely and successfully ended the shootings in eight of those incidents. Their selfless actions likely saved many lives.<br> <br> − The enhanced threat posed by active shooters and the swiftness with which active shooter incidents unfold support the importance of preparation by law enforcement officers and citizens alike.<ref name="fbi_report">[https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/active-shooter-incidents-us-2016-2017.pdf Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2016 and 2017], ''report'', US Dept. of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (.pdf)</ref></blockquote> − − ===United States=== − According to the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]], in 2016-17, In 10 incidents, citizens confronted the shooter. In eight of those incidents, one or more citizens safely and successfully acted to end the shooting.<ref name="fbi_report" /> − − =====The following is a partial list describing citizens engaging active shooters:===== − − * Oklahoma City, OK, May 24, 2018 - Two armed men, Carlos Nazario and Bryan Wittle (who did not know each other), gunned down a shooter Thursday at in Louie's Grill & Bar, Oklahoma City, killing Alexander C. Tilghman, an attacker who had struck three people inside the restaurant from a position outside the front door of the restaurant.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/24/us/oklahoma-city-shooting/index.html Armed bystanders kill shooter at Oklahoma City restaurant], ''CNN'' May 25, 2018</ref> − − * Rockledge, FL, November 17, 2017 - Robert Lorenzo Bailey, Jr., armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting in the parking lot of Schlenker Automotive in Rockledge,. The manager of the auto repair shop and an employee, both possessing valid CDW permits, exchanged gunfire with the shooter. One person was killed; one was wounded. The shooter, shot twice during the exchange, was held at gunpoint by the manager until law enforcement arrived and took him into custody.<ref>[http://spacecoastdaily.com/2017/12/schlenkers-automotive-suspected-shooter-robert-bailey-indicted-by-brevard-grand-jury-on-first-degree-murder-charge/ Schlenker’s Automotive Suspected Shooter Robert Bailey Indicted By Brevard Grand Jury On First-Degree Murder Charge] ''Space Coast Daily'', December 19, 2017</ref><ref name="fbi_report" /> − − * ''Sutherland Springs shooting'' - First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, TX, November 5, 2017 - Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, armed with a rifle, exited his vehicle and began shooting outside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. He then entered the church and continued shooting at members of the congregation. The shooter exited the church and was confronted by a citizen who possessed a valid firearms permit. The citizen shot the shooter twice, causing the shooter to drop his rifle and flee the scene in his vehicle. The armed citizen, together with the owner of a pickup truck, pursued the shooter. The chase ended when the shooter’s vehicle struck a road sign and overturned. Twenty-six people were killed; 20 were<ref name="fbi_report" /> − − * Clearlake Oaks, CA, October 23, 2017 - Alan Ashmore, armed with a shotgun and a handgun, allegedly began firing into several homes and a vehicle in Clearlake Oaks, California, killing two people, including his father, and wounding one. Another person was wounded while fleeing out of a residence window. The shooter then shot and wounded a responding law enforcement officer before fleeing in his vehicle. The shooter drove to a nearby gas station and exchanged gunfire with the attendant, who possessed a CDW permit. The shooter fled the scene in his vehicle and drove to another gas station where he fired more shots. The shooter then drove to a nearby winery and shot at some employees before surrendering to law enforcement officers after a short vehicle pursuit. The entire incident lasted about 30 minutes. Two people were killed; three were wounded (including one law enforcement officer and one person who sustained injuries incidental to the incident). The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement.<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/US/motive-mystery-deadly-california-shooting-spree-killed/story?id=50678695 abcnews.go.com, October 24, 2017]</ref> ''Note: The citizen involvement appears to be limited to the gas station. The shooter was thwarted at the station, but not stopped there.'' − − * Antioch, TN, September 24, 2017 - Emanuel Kidega Samson, armed with two handguns, allegedly began shooting in the parking lot of the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch. After killing one person, the shooter entered the church and shot six people. A church usher who attempted to subdue the shooter was pistol-whipped. During the altercation, the shooter accidently shot himself. While the shooter was preoccupied, the citizen, who possessed a valid firearms permit, retrieved a handgun from his car and held the shooter at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived. One person was killed; seven were wounded.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nashville-church-shooting-robert-caleb-engle-emanuel-samson/ Nashville church usher praised for confronting accused gunman in deadly shooting], ''CBS News'', September 25, 2017</ref> − − * Burnette Chapel Church of Christ - On September 24, 2017, at 11:15 a.m., Emanuel Kidega Samson, 25, armed with two handguns, allegedly began shooting in the parking lot of the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tennessee. After killing one person, the shooter entered the church and shot six people. A citizen who attempted to subdue the shooter was pistol-whipped. During the altercation, the shooter accidently shot himself. While the shooter was preoccupied, the citizen, who possessed a valid firearms permit, retrieved a handgun from his car and held the shooter at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived. One person was killed; seven were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement.<ref name="fbi_report" /> − − * Zona Caliente Sports Bar, Arlington, TX, May 3, 2017 - James Jones walked inside the Zona Caliente Sports Bar, started yelling and then allegedly shot and killed Cesar Perez. An armed CDW permit holder then shot Jones. Police stated that Jones had another semiautomatic pistol with a filed-off serial number, and two knives on him.<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/good-samaritan-kills-active-shooter-texas-sports-bar-police-n755136 'Good Samaritan' Kills Active Shooter in Texas Sports Bar: Police], NBC News, May 4, 2017</ref> − − * Townville SC, September 28, 2016 - Townville Elementary School playground, Jesse Dewitt Osborne, 14, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting at the Townville Elementary School playground. Prior to the shooting, the shooter, a former student, killed his father at their home. Two people were killed, including one student; three were wounded, one teacher and two students. A volunteer firefighter, who possessed a CDW permit, restrained the shooter until law enforcement officers arrived and apprehended him.<ref>[http://www.wyff4.com/article/mother-of-teen-suspect-in-townville-shooting-releases-statement/7147275 www.wyff4.com, Sep 30, 2016]</ref> − − * Logan Square, Chicago - On April 17, 2015, an Uber driver shot Everardo Custodio, who firing into a crowd. The driver pulled out a handgun and fired six shots at Custodio, hitting him several times. Responding officers found Custodio lying on the ground, bleeding. No other injuries were reported.<ref>[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-uber-driver-shoots-gunman-met-0420-20150419-story.html ''Chicago Tribune'' story, April 20, 2015</ref> − − * Falah Barber Shop, Philadelphia - March 22, 2015 - After unnamed gunman opened fire on customers and barbers at the barber shop following an argument, a legal gun permit carrier outside heard the gunfire, ran into the shop and took out his own gun. He then opened fire, striking the first gunman once in the chest. Philadelphia Police Captain Frank Llewellyn stated, "He responded and I guess he saved a lot of people in there."<ref>[https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Man-Shot-in-the-Chest-Inside-West-Philly-Barbershop-297176271.html ''NBC News, Philadelphia'', Mar 22, 2015]</ref> − * Fitzgerald Hospital, Media, PA - July 24, 2014 - Psychiatric patient Richard Plotts who killed his caseworker — and grazed his psychiatrist. The psychiatrist, Dr. Lee Silverman, fired back, stopping the gunman.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/07/26/official-suspect-in-deadly-hospital-shooting-had-lengthy-history-gun-arrests.html ''Fox News'' July 26, 2014], citing Associated Press</ref> − − * Clackamas Mall Shooting - December 11, 2012, Clackamas Town Center, OR (Portland area) - Jacob Roberts shot two people and injured another before shooting himself. Nick Meli, with a CDW permit and carrying a Glock 22, confronted Roberts but did not fire because of a bystander in the line of fire. At that point Roberts retreated and committed suicide.<ref>[http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/12/clackamas_town_center_shooting_61.html Clackamas Town Center shooting: 22 minutes of chaos and terror as a gunman meanders through the mall], ''Oregonlive - The Oregonian'', December 15, 2012</ref> ''Note: It is unclear whether Roberts killed himself because he was confronted by Nick Mili. − * Parker Middle School dance shooting - Edinboro, PA April 24, 1998 - At a school dance held at Nick’s Place banquet hall, Andrew Wurst murdered a science teacher, John Gillette, and wounded two classmates. The owner of the banquet hall confronted Wurst with a shotgun, and ordering Wurst to put his weapon down.<ref>[http://criminal-justice.iresearchnet.com/crime/school-violence/andrew-wurst/ ''Andrew Wurst''], ''Criminal Justice Research''</ref><ref>[http://journaltimes.com/news/national/warning-signs-ignored/article_79ca5fc8-f1dd-512e-ab3d-6eda1671a681.html Warning signs ignored], ''The Journal Times'', Apr 27, 1998</ref> The dance theme was, "Had the Time of My Life". − − * Plymouth, Pa. - September 9, 2012 - William Allabaugh killed one man and wounded another following an argument over Allabaugh being ejected from a bar. Allabaugh then approached a bar manager and Mark Ktytor and reportedly pointed his gun at them; Ktytor, who had a concealed-carry license, then shot Allabaugh.<ref>[http://citizensvoice.com/news/police-plymouth-homicide-suspect-shot-by-patron-1.1370815 ''The Citizen's Voice'' September 10, 2012]</ref> − − * Ocala, FA, July 13, 2012 - 71-year-old man saved the lives of many at Palms Internet Cafe. When robbers entered the cafe with weapons, Samuel Williams pulled out his gun and scared off the suspects.<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/US/florida-man-71-shoots-alleged-robbers-internet-cafe/story?id=16800859 ABC News, July 18, 2012</ref><ref name="washtimes_listicle">[https://www.washingtontimes.com/multimedia/collection/good-guy-gun-stopped-bad-guy-gun/ 11 times a good guy with a gun stopped a bad guy, saving lives], ''Washington Times'' slideshow listicle</ref> − − * Spartanburg, S.C. - March 25, 2012 - Jesse Gates went to his church armed with a shotgun and kicked in a door. But Aaron Guyton, who had a concealed-carry license, drew his gun and pointed it at Gates, and other parishioners then disarmed Gates.<ref>[http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/17251517/churchgoers-subdue-gunman-at-spartanburg-church ''Fox Carolina'' March 25, 2012]</ref> − − * Atlanta - 2009 -Calvin Lavant and Jamal Hill broke into an apartment during a party and forced everyone to the floor. After they gathered various valuables, and separated the men and the women, and Lavant said to Hill, "we are about to have sex with these girls, then we are going to kill them all," and began "discussing condoms and the number of bullets in their guns." At that point, Sean Barner, a Marine who was attending Georgia State as part of the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program, managed to get to the book bag he brought to the party; took out his gun; shot and scared away Hill; went into the neighboring room, where Lavant was about to rape one of the women; was shot at by Lavant, and shot back and hit Lavant, who then ran off and later died of his injuries. One of the women was shot and wounded in the shootout. The reporter estimates that it seemed very likely that Lavant and Hill would have killed (as well as raped) some or all of the partygoers had they not been stopped. Barner was a Marine, but was acting as a civilian, and carrying a gun as a civilian and had a CDW permit.<ref name="wapost_volokhconspiracy">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/10/03/do-civilians-with-guns-ever-stop-mass-shootings/ Washington Post ''The Volokh Conspiracy'' October 3, 2015], Eugene Volokh</ref> − − * Winnemucca, NV 2008 - Ernesto Villagomez was shot and killed by a patron with a CDW permit, after having killed two people and wounded two others in a bar filled with 300 people. The killings were apparently related to a family argument, so the shooter's intentions regarding other patrons were unclear.<ref name="wapost_volokhconspiracy" /> − − * Arvada and New Life Church shootings - Arvada and Colorado Springs, CO, December 9, 2007 - On December 9, 2007, Matthew Murray killed two and injured two at ''Youth With a Mission'' training center in Arvada, Colorado. While police were trying to track Murry, Murry went to New Life Church in Colorado Springs, killing two and injured three. It is unclear whether Murry was carrying 1000 rounds of ammunition as a peace offering. At New Life Church volunteer security worker, Jeanne Assam ran toward the line of fire, killing the shooter.<ref name="washtimes_listicle" /><ref>[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/6-shot-at-new-life-church-gunman-2-churchgoers-dead "''Denver 7''" Dec 10, 2007] </ref> − − * Pearl High, Pearl Mississippi - October 1, 1997 - Luke Woodham killed his mother by stabbing, and then proceded to Pearl High School. He walked into Pearl High's commons, an enclosure created by the school's buildings. He then took a .30-.30 rifle from beneath his trench coat and opened fire, wounding seven schoolmates and killing two. He was subdued by assistant principal Joel Myrick, who pulled a .45-cal. pistol from his car and ordered the gunman to the ground. At that point, Woodham is reported to have said, "Mr. Myrick, I was the guy who gave you the discount on the pizza the other night."<ref>[http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,136736,00.html Mississippi Gothic], Time (time.com), June 24, 2001</ref> − − ===Canada=== − (none found) − − ===Belgium=== − Thalys train, Amsterdam to Paris, 21 August 2015 - Ayoub El Khazzani, armed with an AKM (Modernized Kalashnikov) rifle, with 270 rounds, and a pistol was subdued by Damien A., a French banker, Mark Moogalian (French, U.S.), Chris Norman (UK), Anthony Sadler (U.S.), Alek Skarlatos (U.S.), Oregon Army National Guard Specialist, and Spencer Stone (U.S.), USAF, and an off-duty French train driver. <ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2015/08/21/europe/france-train-shooting/index.html 2 members of U.S. military stop Islamist attacker on train in Belgium]''CNN'', January 8, 2018</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Thalys_train_attack Wikipedia article on Thalys train attack]</ref> ''Note: The people who stopped the terrorist were not armed (until the terrorist "loaned" them his gun), but the idea is that citizens did in fact stop the attacker without waiting for the police to arrive.''
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[[List of instances of armed citizens stopping active shooters]] - article posted.
[[List of instances of armed citizens stopping active shooters]] - article posted.
==Incidents in which an armed security guard or designated security individual stopped an active shooter==
==Incidents in which an armed security guard or designated security individual stopped an active shooter==