Cop Stops Shooting Rampage, Saves Lives
Media reports suggest the 34-year-old police officer bravely confronted the shooter without waiting for backup as he was pursuing an already wounded victim.
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November 10, 2009
Sergeant Kimberly Munley was wounded three times during last week's shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, and has undergone two surgeries. But as she is recovering from her wounds, the North Carolina native is being hailed as a hero for preventing an even bigger tragedy by incapacitating the assailant.
Munley's prompt response to the unfolding drama and her fearless confrontation of Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who has been identified as the gunman, is the inspiring story in an otherwise dreary tale of yet another instance of gun violence in America.
Media reports suggest the 34-year-old police officer bravely confronted the shooter without waiting for backup as he was pursuing an already wounded victim. ABC News quoted Lieutenant General Robert Cone, the commanding general at Fort Hood, as saying Munley's courage very likely averted even more carnage and increased the number of survivors.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 61,000 Americans were injured by firearms in violence-related exchanges in 2008.
CrimeSafetySecurity.com says individuals who are targeted in a shooting rampage should flee toward outdoor exits rather than windowless or dead-end rooms. If trapped in a first-floor room, it may be a good idea to use furniture to smash a window to allow escape. Fire extinguishers can also be used to spray a dense fog to block a shooter's view.
Survivors of gun violence may turn to the Trauma Resource Institute for tips on how to deal with the aftermath of a shooting and access resources that can help them thrive again.
Sergeant Kimberly Munley was wounded three times during last week's shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, and has undergone two surgeries. But as she is recovering from her wounds, the North Carolina native is being hailed as a hero for preventing an even bigger tragedy by incapacitating the assailant.
Munley's prompt response to the unfolding drama and her fearless confrontation of Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who has been identified as the gunman, is the inspiring story in an otherwise dreary tale of yet another instance of gun violence in America.
Media reports suggest the 34-year-old police officer bravely confronted the shooter without waiting for backup as he was pursuing an already wounded victim. ABC News quoted Lieutenant General Robert Cone, the commanding general at Fort Hood, as saying Munley's courage very likely averted even more carnage and increased the number of survivors.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 61,000 Americans were injured by firearms in violence-related exchanges in 2008.
CrimeSafetySecurity.com says individuals who are targeted in a shooting rampage should flee toward outdoor exits rather than windowless or dead-end rooms. If trapped in a first-floor room, it may be a good idea to use furniture to smash a window to allow escape. Fire extinguishers can also be used to spray a dense fog to block a shooter's view.
Survivors of gun violence may turn to the Trauma Resource Institute for tips on how to deal with the aftermath of a shooting and access resources that can help them thrive again.
