By Ranjit Singh
Criminals are like predators. They choose the time and place of attack. They often prepare thoroughly, scout the location (usually a target-rich environment), choose their weapons and mode of attack, and bring the element of surprise to cause maximum chaos and casualties.
Their prey never wants to lose its life. Often, it falls victim. But sometimes, the prey is armed, prepared, and fights back. That’s what happened in Last Vegas last Friday afternoon. This report comes from KTNV:
Man called ‘hero’ for stopping shooter at Turnberry Towers Friday
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A resident at Turnberry Towers near Karen and Paradise is calling a building employee a hero after a gunman walked in and fired shots at the front desk on Friday.
[…] Law enforcement has not confirmed the following details.
According to the resident, a man wearing a helmet had an AR-15 and other weapons when he entered the towers Friday afternoon.
This is when the resident tells us the man fired shots in the area of the front desk, shattering glass which is shown in pictures they have provided to us.
The resident says it was an employee of the towers who stopped the attack, and thinks they are a hero who deserves recognition for stepping in…