Ex-convict saves Texas police officer after carjacking suspect shoots him

A man sprung into action after a Houston police officer was shot in the line of duty on Saturday.

John Lally is being heralded as a hero by Houston Police Chief Troy Finner.

Lally admitted that he had multiple previous run-ins with the law, but he wasn't going to let that stop him from helping.

"A truly reformed individual is a person that we can use. He stepped up," Finner said.

Houston police said that Officer J. Gibson was still in the hospital recovering 24 hours after the shooting.

Lally said he was on his way to work when the gunfire erupted on the Southwest Freeway.

"I was like man, let me record what's going on just in case my job doesn't believe me," he said.

The video he recorded revealed a harrowing situation.

"I saw that one cop get shot and I've been shot before in the same leg and it made me know what he was going through," Lally said. "I just seen somebody needed help and I ran over there."

[Ollie_Popst]

Not a convict, not a cop. A man helping another man in need. That’s humanity.

[taestott]

It takes a true man to walk towards the gunfire to save another

[Adrianfytr]

He used the "Cameraman never dies" survival technique.

[BeautifullyBroken]

He’s not a convict anymore, he’s a good man who risked his own life to save another man. Bless you, Sir ❤

[cherryfroggo]

"hold my hand"
A man will save your life, but a real man shows care like this

[crispycrimson]

It's not an ex convict saving a cop, it's a human saving another human

[SubXaeroZA]

A man's past doesn't have to be his future. Heroes can be found everywhere. RESPECT!

[lkanan]

When you’ve done your time you aren’t a con or an ex-con. This is a man with unbelievable courage helping another man with unbelievable courage. I pray God blessed them all.

[ZeroCarbDaddy]

This is a great story. The fact the man shared his story with the officers is a testament to his lifestyle change. Not to mention his bravery to jump in and help. Kudos to him.

[janae]

He said in an interview that he was previously shot in the same leg as the officer before. He knew what that felt like and didnt hesitate to help. Men are so brave.

[elapachehunt]

"The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world"

[brendawise]

Thank you for helping our officers. I hope he pulls through from those injuries and makes a full recovery.
Thank you sir for protecting our officer. You did a very brave act today. They just want to go home to their family after their shift. God bless you all. Did a very courageous act today, , glad you were able to turn your life around. 🙏🙏🙏

[chrishenk]

You took the second chance at life and then saved another. Respect

[CrazyCalifornia]

There’s no greater love then a man willing to give his life to save another.

[incredible]

A felony does not make you a bad person. It makes you a human with options to change.

[lindamcclellan]

You're an AWESOME man for helping that officer.

[jeremyknop]

Guy runs towards the gunfire with no gun, no body armor just a desire to save another man's life. That is the very heart and soul of courage.

[BK-pictish]

Ex cons are humans, just like police officers. This is compassion and courage at its finest. Bravo

[Rocky-huc]

Dude that went into harms way to help that officer needs to be given recognition.

[MOSTHIGHSERVANT-wsqo]

THANK You MY BROTHER FOR BEING THERE WITH A HEART.. BLESSINGS BROTHER.PRAYING FOR THE OFFICER AND HIS FAMILY..