AZ: Good Samaritan shoots, kills suspect beating wounded DPS trooper on I-10

[RoyGBiv]

Good Samaritan shoots, kills suspect beating wounded DPS trooper on I-10

The suspect shot the trooper in the right shoulder, and was "getting the better of the trooper" in a fight that immediately followed.

Milstead said the suspect was on top of the trooper striking his head on the pavement.

According to Milstead, a man traveling westbound on I-10 with his wife in the car, pulled over to help the trooper.

The man retrieved a gun from his car and fired at the suspect after the suspect refused to stop attacking the trooper, Milstead said.

The suspect died as a result of the shooting and the man called for help using the trooper's radio, according to Milstead.

[johncanfield]

A good outcome.

[Paladin]

Glad it worked out. One thing we know for sure is the suspect who shot/beat the trooper won't do that again.

Situations like this are a good reminder that learning medical skills like First Aid, CPR, Stop the Bleed, or even TCCC can make a big difference in a shooting situation.

[Texas_Blaze]

Taking a life is not an easy thing. I pray daily before I leave my home that I will not have to discharge my weapon that day but I also ask that I am would be capable to defend life if needed.

I’m glad the trooper is recovering and that the passerby was courageous enough to defend this trooper’s life.

[dlh]

Great outcome! But this happened two years ago.

[RoyGBiv]

Great outcome! But this happened two years ago.

ARGH!

Sorry about that!

[philip964]

https://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic ... 0&start=15

Found it.

Still great news!

[Oldgringo]

BALLS! that good samaritan had 'em. I hope and pray, that if ever I'm called upon, I'll have a like pair.