Police praise armed citizen who killed alleged Indiana mall shooter l GMA

Indiana investigators credit 22-year-old bystander Elisjsha Dicken, who was legally armed, for fatally shooting the suspected gunman before more people were killed.

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[jaimemex]

This man put his life on the line to save people he didn't even know. Truly heroic.

[justinbutler]

A couple things that weren’t mentioned in this video, but that I have seen elsewhere, and were striking to me:
1.) Eli Dicken fired 10 shots from 40 yards in 15 seconds, and hit on 8 of them. That is an incredible display of marksmanship, especially in a high-pressure situation.

2.) Eli’s 19-y/o girlfriend who is in nursing school immediately applied a tourniquet to a woman hit in the leg in order to stop the bleeding. She is also a hero who remained calm under pressure and did what needed to be done to save a life! Sadly, I don’t recall her name, I need to find the source I viewed earlier. But a big “thank you” to that hero as well!

[callahan]

My daughter was standing near Eli with her family. It is something our family will never forget, my heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy. The gratitude I have for Eli is immeasurable. 💙

[miorosa]

he actually took the man down in 15 seconds total from 40 YARDS, this man was an absolute unit and a perfect example why people need to be armed and trained. so we can stop stuff like this from happening.

[Stoshic]

It only took 1 Elisjsah Dickens to save people's lives. He's a hero. Uvalde Texas law enforcement had 400 grown men, but sadly none of them were brave like Elisjsha.

[crossup]

He was needed at Uvalde school. He has the balls to get the job done.

[batmanyk]

This young mans bravery is outstanding, He pushed his girlfriend away and Went willing to engage an active shooter, rather than just leave, He Went for the threat to save others....God bless you, and if you read this, You are a Hero and people went home to their loved ones because of you.

[WeChallenge]

40 yards with a glock 10 shots fired, with 8 hitting the intended target, while under pressure and stress knowing missing his target meant probably drawing fire from the shooter upon himself had he missed, and not having any of his shots become friendly fire harming anyone other than the shooter in the process.
Yeah, I 100% believe his actions and the aftermath deem him a true marksman, and hero.

[MizzRos]

1 guy killed an armed mass shooter. The Uvalde police, and SWAT couldn't even save 19 children and rheir teachers. Just wow. Thankful for him!

[persephoneblack]

Wow, 2 minutes to neutralize an active shooter threat. That's impressive. Truly a hero.

[CK-youb]

This young man acts quicker than the police do in mass shooting events.
Much respect!!!

[loramaclean]

I'm sorry you were put in this position young man, but I'm very thankful for your firearms training and your bravery! You saved a lot of lives sir. Thank you.

[luns]

That took a lot of courage for someone of his relatively tender age. What an exceptional young man.

[skinnerMTB]

2 minutes...at 40 yards....with a pistol. Anyone who shoots knows how impressive that is! He'll never buy himself a drink for the rest of his life. Well done, sir.

[vasquezalfred]

This is a perfect example of a responsible gun carrying person. Not showing off, not posting, not bragging, not being flashy...just going about his business and (seems like he's been training either physically, mentally or both) in reacting upon a threat. And he did. Didn't panic, didn't think about it...knew his surrounding's, knew people we're everywhere...but quickly, locked in on the threat, and just as quickly... engaged and took his questions, doubts or walked away.

[gametime]

Imagine if this dude was at Uvalde. The outcome would have been VERY different. This dude is an expert marksman. The shots he made at the distance he made them was absolutely amazing and it was done under a life and death situation. Kudos to you my man, YOU are the definition of hero. The term gets thrown around meaninglessly but you are the TRUE definition of that word.

[Magencory]

I will continue to pray for this young hero; for any type of trauma or angst he may endure from this tragic event. The victims, and their families are also in my continued prayers.

[karaingram]

Prayers for Eli. He didn't wake up that morning expecting to be called to action, but his actions saved the lives of many and for that he will forever be a hero. His heart needs time to process and heal. I hope and pray that the media will leave him be and allow him the space and time he needs to come to terms with the fact that unfortunately, in saving lives, he ultimately took a life. Prayers for the victims and Survivors as well as for the family and loved ones of the shooter. Let us not forget that they are victims in this situation, too and that their hearts and minds are in need of love, compassion, and understanding as they come to terms with the actions of their family member.

[GooglePlayGamesAccount]

Wanna keep guns out of the civilians hands now?

[USMCVetDawn]

My husband is a firearms instructor and he can’t say enough about this young man’s skill. He says the accuracy, speed, and most especially the distance, is beyond impressive.

I’m no firearms expert, so my praise is centered around his courage and ability to respond so quickly. He assessed the situation and took decisive action in a situation where most people - myself included, no doubt - would’ve been running in a panic for safety. And he’s just 22 years old! What an amazing young man.

I also read that his girlfriend was a hero in her own right, administering first aid and applying a tourniquet to a woman wounded in the leg. God bless her!

This all happened just days after news that a young pizza delivery driver, also in Indiana, ran into a burning house and saved 4 children, then went back in for a six year old and jumped with her in his arms from a second story window.

As a lifelong Hoosier, I couldn’t be more proud and grateful to all these amazing young people! ❤️🙏❤️