How many times did I say, vigilance was one of the main factors that would prevent mass shootings???? This incident proves my point.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/armed-man-arrested-at-missouri-walmart-police-say

An armed man reportedly wearing body armor and pushing a shopping cart at a Walmart store in Missouri on Thursday led a store manager to pull the fire alarm and sent customers fleeing — but an armed off-duty firefighter was able to detain the man until police officers arrived, Springfield police said.

The 20-year-old suspect was carrying loaded tactical weapons, according to reports. He was arrested at the scene and taken into custody, however, police didn’t immediately say what charges he was arrested on.

This is what it takes folks, everyone in this country being on alert, keeping their eyes open and their finger taped to 911.

In most cases I do not recommend a person taking action on their own, unless they are well trained. I do suggest calling the FUZ immediately.

SPD Arrests Armed Man in Southwest Springfield

At approximately 4:10 p.m. Springfield Police Officers were dispatched to 3150 W. Republic Rd. to a Walmart Neighborhood Market. An armed white male in his twenties was detained by an armed off-duty fireman until officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody. No injuries were reported and no shots were fired. At this time, the investigation is on-going and we are working to determine his motives.

Any person that was present during this incident and did not speak to a police officer, please contact the Springfield Police Department to file a report and provide further information at (417) 864-1810.

Case number: 19-30323

Media Contact: Jasmine Bailey, Public Affairs Officer
417-864-1786
JNBailey@springfieldmo.gov
Release authorized by Lt. Culley Wilson

If the American people or for that matter, people around the world, want to combat/prevent mass shootings, they have to work together, be vigilant, not be hesitant or afraid to call te FUZ. This firefighter in Springfield possibly saved 100’s of lives by the action he took.

Hats off to the firemen/good-citizen of the year.