A good Samaritan who was trying to report several armed robbers who were breaking into automobiles in Uptown was hurt when he became their next target and came dangerously close to losing his life in the process.
“It’s a gift from God! I mean, taking into account the cut on top of my head. It’s as if I hadn’t started to crouch down, and now it’s there in front of me!” the victim said while indicating the centre of his forehead with his index finger.
The incident took place as the victim, who wished to be identified only by his first name, Justin, was commuting home along Montrose near Racine in Uptown on his bicycle. He claimed to have seen someone approaching a Jeep that had a broken window and was being towed by another vehicle.
Good Samaritan Shot By Group Of Armed Car Thieves In Uptown
A good Samaritan who was trying to report a group of armed robbers who were breaking into automobiles in the Uptown neighbourhood was hurt when he became their next target and came dangerously close to losing his life in the process.
“It’s a gift from God! I mean, taking into account the cut on top of my head. It’s as if I hadn’t started to crouch down, and now it’s there in front of me!” the victim said while indicating the centre of his forehead with his index finger.
The incident took place as the victim, who wished to be identified only by his first name, Justin, was commuting home along Montrose near Racine in Uptown on his bicycle. He claimed to have seen someone approaching a Jeep that had a broken window and was being towed by another vehicle.
“There were two guys in the car, and one of them was tying his shoelaces as they were sitting right next to a bunch of broken glass. It just didn’t seem right, “Justin said. “They were all dressed in black attire. They were equipped with neoprene masks.”
Therefore, he continued riding but eventually stopped not too far away, just down the block, when he claimed he attempted to phone the police.
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“I took the phone out of my pocket literally. When I turned the 9, that’s when everyone started shooting at me “he added.
In addition to taking a hit to the elbow, Justin was grazed by a bullet to the top of his head.
“Both of those bones were shattered by the impact. I will need surgery in order to have all of that put back together correctly. I still have the bullet lodged inside of me “he claimed.
He indicated that the emotional trauma will be tougher to recover from than the physical wounds, which will heal in due time. He had a previous residence in the vicinity of the shooting. No longer, however.
He exclaimed, “We moved right away!” after the event.
ABC7 made contact with the Chicago police, who stated that although they cannot confirm whether or not a Jeep was stolen, they are still looking for the person who shot Justin.
Armed Amazon Employee Stops Shooter Who Opened Fire
An armed guy in Arizona is being hailed as a “good Samaritan” by the police after he shot a gunman who was actively committing violence in the parking lot of an Amazon plant, most certainly avoiding more loss of life.
According to KSAZ-TV, police in Chandler, Arizona, said that on Wednesday morning, 29-year-old Jacob Murphy pulled into the staff parking lot of an Amazon facility and started fire after jumping out of his car.
Murphy, police said in a statement, did not work at Amazon but had “jealousy issues” about his girlfriend, who worked at the facility but was not present at the time.
According to the police, Murphy’s objective was to identify and speak with a male employee at the facility whom he only knew by his first name. A worker who recognised that it was “odd” for Murphy to be there stopped him from entering the facility when he sought to do so.
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Murphy was told that his being there was “weird.” Murphy shot that worker multiple times when an altercation erupted.
An armed Amazon worker on the site watched what was unfolding, and police claim he pulled out his revolver and fired at Murphy, wounding him.
“He did rush to the help of a person who was shot by a suspect,” the police report said. “I would say that he is a good Samaritan considering the circumstances,” Sergeant Jason McClimans stated during a press briefing.
According to a statement from police made on Friday, Murphy was found dead in the parking lot when they got at the site, and the investigation has concluded that he died from both the gunshot wound from the armed employee and a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
According to the police, the victim of the initial shooting that Murphy perpetrated “is still healing and will survive.”
According to a statement issued by the Chandler Police Department, “As was previously released, the Chandler Police Department is not investigating the third male who came to the assistance of the victim as a suspect,” the statement read.
As part of the usual operating protocol that is implemented in all situations involving shootings, the Chandler Police Department has stated that once their investigation is over, they will send over the case to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for consideration.
“This senseless act of violence that took place in our parking lot has left us feeling quite distressed. Amazon spokesman Richard Rocha sent the following statement to Fox News Digital, saying that the company is “working collaboratively with law authorities as they investigate and are focused on supporting our team during this difficult time.”
Final Words
A Good Samaritan reporting armed auto thieves in Uptown was attacked and nearly killed. “Blessing! Considering my head graze. It’s right there!” pointing at his forehead.
The victim, Justin, was biking home on Montrose near Racine in Uptown. He observed someone beside a Jeep with a damaged glass and another car in tow.
