Video Released Of Armed Good Samaritan Shooting Suspect During Attack On Police Officer

By James England

LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA — A tense police chase one November morning lead to a deputy chasing down a suspect on foot. The suspect entered into a physical altercation with the deputy and beat him down in the middle of an on-ramp on the highway. Onlookers pulled over, took video, and idly watched as a law enforcement officer bravely fought for his own life. It was only until a man in a blue shirt walked up and shot the suspect several times that the deputy was able to regain his composure and take control of the situation.

That Good Samaritan, according to NBC 2 News, is credited with fatally shooting Edward Strother and saving the life of a Lee County deputy. Prosecutors rightly concluded that the shooting was justified.

Following the incident, the Good Samaritan put down his firearm and backed away — quietly awaiting more police to arrive. When they did, he cooperated with the investigation and gave them his concealed carry permit. The deputy thankfully made a full recovery and is currently back on duty.

This is probably one of the biggest fears of a police officer. Alone, on the ground, fighting to retain control of your firearm, your tools, …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation