Throughout the article, “‘I Just Wanted to Live’ Says Man Who Wrested Rifle From Waffle House Gunman,” the author, Alan Blinder, describes how a brave man stepped up and saved many people’s lives during a terrific shooting. On an average Sunday in Downtown Nashville, an awful and horrific occurred at a popular Waffle House. Suddenly, a gunman shot the restaurant’s windows out and continued to fire his rifle toward the customers. Luckily, the gunman ran out of bullets; therefore, he decided to reload his rifle. According to the article, one customer, James Shaw, decided to step up against the active shooter and take charge. While the man was reloading his rifle, Mr. Shaw grabbed the barrel of the rifle and forcibly pulled the weapon away from the
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The shooter’s name was Travis Reinking, who had previously been in jail, and then was searched for by hundreds of police officials after he left the crime scene. Travis Reinking killed four people and injured many others during the attack. Moving on, Mr. Shaw’s best friend was also in Waffle House during the shooting and helped move victims to safety from the gunman. Due to Mr. Shaw’s bravery, he received honor and respect from the whole town since he saved other people’s lives by putting his own life at risk. For instance, police officials and the Mayor of Nashville thanked Mr. Shaw for his heroic deed. Also, he received various interviews by reporters, asking to describe his life changing impact. Adding on, after the shooting, Shaw visited a hospital where some survivors of the shooting and expressed love and care to all the victims. The author explains how the survivors were much traumatized after the attack. The parents of the survivors embraced show as a hero for saving the children’s lives. Mr. Shaw responded with a different approach to the incident. He believes he does not deserve honor of recognition for doing a simple task, as he calls
The shooter’s name was Travis Reinking, who had previously been in jail, and then was searched for by hundreds of police officials after he left the crime scene. Travis Reinking killed four people and injured many others during the attack. Moving on, Mr. Shaw’s best friend was also in Waffle House during the shooting and helped move victims to safety from the gunman. Due to Mr. Shaw’s bravery, he received honor and respect from the whole town since he saved other people’s lives by putting his own life at risk. For instance, police officials and the Mayor of Nashville thanked Mr. Shaw for his heroic deed. Also, he received various interviews by reporters, asking to describe his life changing impact. Adding on, after the shooting, Shaw visited a hospital where some survivors of the shooting and expressed love and care to all the victims. The author explains how the survivors were much traumatized after the attack. The parents of the survivors embraced show as a hero for saving the children’s lives. Mr. Shaw responded with a different approach to the incident. He believes he does not deserve honor of recognition for doing a simple task, as he calls