Indiana man takes down customer who assaulted Subway worker | Dan Abrams Live

Gabriel Pitzulo, a former wrestler from Indianapolis, intervened when a customer was attacking a female employee behind the counter at a Subway. The wrestler shares his story and the video evidence on "Dan Abrams Live."
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[@peggys_place]

This young man was raised right!!!

[@septillion2501]

Yeah, it's because he grew up in a two-parent home...unlike the black guy.

[@cathyl8675]

​@@septillion2501 my boys grew up in a one parent household. That was their dad's choice after having multiple affairs. Not one of my three boys would think of doing something like that to anyone. 1. They fear God 2. They also know they would have to face their mother

[@skiman863]

You know they are going to arrest the white guy. You are not allowed to stop black people in the new anti-white America.

[@joyhouse2334]

Most definitely

[@haywoodjay385]

Woman demanded equal rights. Equal rights mean equal lefts. Ya'll can take care of stuff like this on your own.

[@rcampbell4967]

Street thug shown what a real man is like.

[@DaG.O.A.T.]

Give me a break.

[@FabioZanfir]

​@_InCognito81 you aren't alone. Seeing this makes a lot of you nervous.

[@jayrowe6473]

See how that goes? Evil _only_ prevails when good men do nothing. That goes for your politicians, too.

[@gartrek28]

True! Obviously, real men don't attack innocent people while carrying their blankies!

[@user-cf6wo8lw6y]

Absolutely!

[@mattywho8485]

The "reason this story is so moving to a lot of people" is WE'RE SICK OF THIS BEHAVIOR FROM THESE PEOPLE !!!

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Who are 'these' people?

[@johnwalker6752]

Don't play that game everyone and there dogs know who those people are the entitled people ​@@kennethcurtis1856

[@steeevo0136]

​@kennethcurtis1856 Well gee Einstein, maybe it's the sort of people who commit these sort of crimes. DUUUH ! Or were you hoping to let your virtue signalling out for another run ?

[@jimarcher5255]

@@kennethcurtis1856 let’s go with violent ones, OK?

[@v-town1980]

​@@kennethcurtis1856lol. Don't play dumb. Or aren't you playing?😂

[@americanpatriot9865]

Thankfully he wasn’t arrested for providing a public service.

[@jasongardiner2955]

Only happens in NYC.....

[@Richard.Cabeza]

If he was arrested I would hope the good citizens of that city would demand the resignation of the DA, Police Chief and Mayor.

[@steves.5342]

@@Richard.Cabeza The DA and Mayor of Indianapolis are the first ones who let violent criminals back on the street or refuse to charge them in the first place. They have a track record of doing just that. If this hadn't been publicized on the news they probably would have attempted to charge the young man doing what needed to be done. Indiana is a red state; Indianapolis is NOT a red city.

[@Nelliechanelle]

No!! I think the police was glad to get someone!!

[@kyledabearsfan]

its Indiana, not New York or California lol we encourage people to be good here. There would be a lot of angry people if he got any trouble for doing the right thing.

[@jillr759]

Thank you Gabriel for protecting this young lady!

[@Mr_Dopey]

Gabriel was sued and the man was released.

[@user-nx8mu1yn7s]

@@Mr_Dopey you know what they say, "dead men don't sue".

[@AzothDee]

​@@Mr_Dopeywe love a good liar. Congratulations!

[@captaincapitalism264]

@@Mr_Dopey Doubtful.

[@wadecartwright4277]

​@@Mr_Dopeyyou got a job yet 😂

[@Maria-ip1vh]

Thank you!! For protecting the female employee! You are a example of a strong man.

[@ms6071]

That there was a fine example of chivalry

[@TheswedishDane]

why does gender mean anything here ?

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

@@TheswedishDane Seriously?????? What a stupid question. Normal for today unfortunately.

[@TheswedishDane]

@@mikewurlitzer5217 lets see women protect men against the hate first then

[@PruneHub]

@@TheswedishDane Winner of the coveted "Dumbest Comment of the Day" award!

[@47bricklayer]

As the father of four daughters, I thank you, Gabriel.

[@Jemmyjo]

What a sweet young man. You can tell he doesn’t love the limelight. Thank you for being a hero for this girl!

[@lydiaboyce3918]

This is a “real” man. To this wonderful young man, my admiration and respect. To his parents, thank you for raising a gentleman and a good son.

[@2000jenhair]

Amen!

[@Derek-no8fu]

@@TheRealCaptainFreedom Are those your excuses for being a coward?

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

@@Derek-no8fu Yes. And they are mighty compelling ones at that.

[@GinjaNinja77]

@@TheRealCaptainFreedomWhat dumb, contrarian thing did you say? Your comment got deleted, I’m interested to hear how cowardly it was.

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

@@GinjaNinja77 It went something like this: He could very well have been seriously injured, murdered, or criminally charged by Democrats. Then I edited a little and KZbin nuked it.

[@user-vo3ww3ei4z]

Finally someone help the woman while she was getting berated.. tired of these glorified wife beaters👏👏👏🇺🇲

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Are you the same ppl that think nicolae miu is innocent for being a murderer after he punched a woman?

[@DZ302-Z28]

Pretty sure he was raised by a single mom acting like that. The single moms actually choose these bad men over nice guys.

[@user-vo3ww3ei4z]

@@DZ302-Z28 .. oooh so that was his mom in the subway acting a fool ..no I just asked ACCOUNTABILITY and they said it was just him⚖️

[@forgottenman8629]

@@DZ302-Z28 probably a pretty safe bet you're correct...

[@snowflakehunter]

@@DZ302-Z28 As a person who teaches "Quest for Authentic Manhood" in Texas Prisons, fatherless households are the #1 cause of adolescent and adult criminal activity.

[@youtubemesheher]

THIS is how we should raise every young man !!!

[@nickhyslop5743]

Humble young man. Need more young men like him out there. Great parenting there. Much respect to him and his family.

[@sandmantk4901]

I totally agree and yes it all starts in the home. His Dad and Mom I'm sure are so proud. Kudos to the subway manager on the free subs. This vid made my day.

[@AFloridaSon]

It's getting to the point where it's going to take everyday citizens to release their inner heroes if we're ever going to get this world back to being manageable.

[@SinaloaTacos]

Well any is allowed to go into any business no matter what mental or hygienic condition they’re in, and the workers must deal with it, and without any security or protection of any kind, a fkd situation that needs to change.

[@AngelAPAVLOVSCornDog]

💯🎯, unfortunately...

[@LongShot1225]

As dangerous as this is,it's also true. We can't keep letting criminals getting away with everything and anything they want.

[@sonofhibbs4425]

100% YES!

[@troybullard9631]

@@SinaloaTacos "WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE."

[@irishgamedog1511]

Take note subhumans, don’t mistake kindness as weakness.

[@ShekinahKallah1_2out]

Amen brother, the biggest mistake you will ever make with me or taking advantage of a LOVING, CARING heart!

[@dinoruiz1592]

Thank you Gabriel Pitzulo for stepping in and protecting this lady. Real life hero right there.

[@jodieroberts7882]

His name was Gabriel! How appropriate!

[@colleenfrancis5218]

Help me out, sounds like a biblical reference. Unfortunately I am a Sunday school dropout 😞 Who was Gabriel?

[@cosmicgirl7288]

@@colleenfrancis5218Arc Angel Gabriel, one of God’s arc angels, leaders, and commanders of God’s army. He is the messenger, who came upon Mary to announce that she would carry & give birth to Christ, he’s like the CIA of heaven lol 😂 and a sweet Angel.

[@sarawashington5485]

@@cosmicgirl7288 😇💕😇💕😇💕😇💕😇💕😇💕

[@Dirty17366]

Very humble and honorable young man... glad to see there is still good in this world!!!

[@geraldhagen2989]

Not from the Usuals....

[@jimreilly917]

There’s a lot more good than bad. Bad is just noisier and often harmful.

[@CS-bu9kd]

Same demons every day attacking people.

[@firstlast5681]

🎯

[@NobodySpecial509]

“Diversity is our strength”

[@user-ly1zt4dq1t]

The usual suspects

[@trussmonkey5910]

We just call them the usual suspects.

[@goodtimefolkrock]

Angels always beat Demons

[@lcarus42]

Subway is praising him. But if he was employed by subway he'd be fired

[@MrReymoclif714]

Irony.

[@DadBradTo5]

My EXACT thoughts!!

[@nobodydoingunimportantthings]

Truth. And all the progressives would have been boycotting Subway.

[@cthulhu4112]

Yup

[@stanvans3214]

I do at least give Subway credit for not saying "the customer should not have done that." the real problem is that, yes, they would probably fire the employee, and most importantly, they sell fake food that no one should eat.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Gabriel = Hero And Cheers to his parents for raising such a solid son.

[@Liberaltrash447]

Unless you work in the service industry, its hard to understand the hate we deal with.

[@julie3895]

I feel for y’all so many psychos you have to deal with ❤

[@vigtime7816]

(hugs) I worked in service 20 years ago. I cannot IMAGINE doing it in these times where no one is accountable for their actions and feel they can do whatever they want! Praying for you and your safety!

[@barryscott8041]

......Especially if you're white.

[@kangarooninja2594]

This is what it looks like when you have a culture that adopts a philosophy of excuse-making for bad behavior. People don't get better when you give them a pass for their bad behavior, they get worse.

[@ellymaschinowrinn8609]

I get it. I'm sorry some people ruin it for the rest of us who appreciate good service.

[@eligualtieri1612]

Wow props to Subway, at least the DM for being the first business ever not to take the criminal’s side.

[@charles-cl6xj]

Yeah, if that had been in a lot of places he would jhave gone to jail for being to rough on the perpetrator🤼‍♂️

[@jasonmacneil2256]

AWESOME YOUNG MAN!!!! God bless you Sir. Your country is proud of you!

[@maryyoung8306]

Right on! This is happening all over our country. Very nice to know there are people out there who will step up to the plate!

[@puma51921]

Never mess with a wrestler.

[@captaincapitalism264]

No doubt. Most of those 'free for all' martial arts events seem to always get down to grappling on the mat, where the wrestler & Jiu Jitsu folks rule.

[@1800imawake]

Especially if you are really tall.

[@blue-xk7gj]

Or old men

[@billshepard6664]

Especially if you're an Oklahoma football player.

[@EzeePosseTV]

It took 4 officers to restrain the perp after a single young lad, single handedly held him down for almost 10 minutes while having a few choice words with him.

[@2000jenhair]

Haha I saw that too. Hard to get out of a wrestling pin.

[@joemag6032]

The kid was almost certainly able to hold the perp down by using moves he learned in wrestling. To law enforcement "restraining" a perp means getting his or her hands cuffed behind their back WITHOUT doing serious physical harm to the perp. The probability that this good kid would have been able to do that by himself is very close to zero.

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

Probably were all DEI cops.

[@GardenDude1]

That's nothing. Try changing a toddler's diaper.

[@EzeePosseTV]

@@GardenDude1 *_BLASPHEMY!_*

[@anthonykusiak7961]

Well done young man, I like how you took care of business. I live in Indiana and I am proud of this young man.

[@georgiacourtney8094]

more people need to stop this dangerous behavior.

[@AverageJoe483]

If this was in NYC , he would be in prison for being a hero .

[@Tammy_26Irwin]

NYC just SUCKS

[@clzellner1]

At least the cops came, had this been L.A. No Deal!​@@Tammy_26Irwin

[@jmacc9876]

They'd be starting a defund highschool wrestling campaign.

[@indianatarzan8001]

@@jmacc9876 They're cancelling advanced placement courses in the name of equity, so it definitely wouldn't be out of reach for them to defund wrestling campaign. Probably claim high school wrestling disproportionately affects criminals that get restrained by wrestlers and is therefore racist.

[@DemocratsrPDFfiles]

I got arrested in Michigan for damn near the same thing. I will never help anyone , especially any government official ever again. Even if they are bleeding out.

[@TAKEALONGLINE.]

About time People Start Stepping UP... .

[@CharlesJones-wi7tz]

They’re afraid to because there’s a good chance a democrat will throw THEM in jail.

[@teagueskye0959]

You go! A man with integrity is exactly what we need these days. Congratulations for being a true gentleman.

[@mpa7056]

A man in New York did that and now he faces years in prison.

[@TheBringeroftruth333]

These thugs need to have something to think twice about

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

Joke’s on you! These guys don’t even think once about things.

[@geraldhagen2989]

They cannot even think ONCE......

[@bobbih2022]

A very nice young man.

[@bobdownes162]

A humble one also.

[@akofsum5425]

Is it also nice when you’re catfishing people using a female photo when you’re a guy behind the screen?

[@judylee3589]

Thank you Gabriel for being a stand up man and saving that young lady!

[@sophiavega1777]

What a humble young man ....

[@richieacland8739]

Humble and ready! A real man right there

[@kendallhughes7507]

*USUAL SUSPECTS reaping their usual daily dose of chaos and recklessness... SMH*

[@geraldhagen2989]

so predictable to take the fun out of guessing what the criminal will be.

[@VinnyVinceViper]

@@geraldhagen2989 That's what you get for going to the comment section before watching the video, nothing but your own fault!

[@jeevespreston]

People have had enough of this crap…. God bless this young fella for stepping up…

[@megadismayed]

Now this is what I call a role model...I salute you for your gesture of kindness...God bless you

[@walksp1500]

People need to stop harassing and attacking working people!! These people are working hard, leave them alone!!! May God bless and keep the young brave man who stepped in and stood up for the woman.

[@nathanlong4801]

Uhhh threw need to stop attacking everyone, period.

[@ls-kk4pq]

So impressed with his helping the woman and his natural humility.

[@missmorena1049]

Right, unlike ungrateful, entitled creatures

[@valsorrell6160]

What a lovely young man!…so polite & humble….well done , and credit to his parents too.👍

[@petergmred2005]

The 13% that just keep on giving.

[@AngusHenry09]

OH. MY. GOODNESS !!! This young man didn't speak of violence, was humble, and he said spoke of rules, well who knew ???!!! Thank you young man of course but GOOD FOR YOUR RAISING !!! ❤❤❤

[@jonoharper4729]

Luckily this didn't happen in Cali or New York.....otherwise Gabriel would've been arrested.

[@jaimeherber8353]

😂😂 Irk we'd be charged with aggravated assault while the perp would've be compensated

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

@@jaimeherber8353 You are correct as that perp, is just a rock solid democrat voter.

[@a.wyattmann4370]

If they aired this on CNN it would be framed as a hate crime.

[@ryant.warren5737]

And Texas....the Houston DA is worthless....

[@chrisa.8175]

That was what i was saying and thinking.. messed up to good people that help. Police are not in all areas.. but people should not be arrested or charged..for helping or stepping in..😊

[@melissalove2463]

His parents should be absolutely proud of themselves, they raised an amazing young man ! He’s also a very Handsome man !

[@VintageSecure]

See someone who needs help, help them. Don't stand and watch.. Be like this young man and help. ❤🎉

[@kennethnovak9102]

Exactly what a true patriot does, & needs more American's to do instead of filming them on their phones.

[@NancyK-cu6xj]

Ahhh to be young again. He's a man, a young man and he was confident.

[@user-ib1bo2sr8i]

You a old man Nancy?

[@malcolmwhite6588]

Not so much confident Nancy, but confident in his skills and ability - confidence without the ability to back it up is misplace bravery or foolhardiness

[@Thehappybirder]

This young man said, “not in my town!”

[@callycharles2515]

Gabriel, you are a hero and a gentleman for helping that poor girl. Thank you!!!

[@wildcard....4114]

Somebody got CHECKED! 😂💪 Instead of recorded.🥀

[@akbuilder7626]

If this was in NY he would have been charged with attempted murder and the criminal would have been released with an apology from the DA's office.

[@barryscott8041]

An apology and $$$$$

[@darryldanzinger9996]

That's because new york is run by demons

[@LordDarthSmyth]

No doubt.

[@don951]

Not even close. You clearly have never dealt with the system in NY. They are not afraid to go after criminals no matter who they are. They were the first state to finally hold trump accountable. The law applies to everyone. And, from what I've heard they are not done.

[@DinDooIt]

@@don951 You're way off, you sound exactly how corporate media sounds, please stop believing the lies because none of what you said is true and the rest of us normal un-propagandized people know this, it makes you look foolish when you just repeat what the talking heads say, wake up!!

[@yolyprog2561]

This is one great man who has been raised well

[@jaca6072]

Thank you for defending the defenseless

[@cynthiaw.3321]

What a fine young man. I'm sure his parents are proud but he should be proud of himself as well. I wish him all the best.

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

That’s a real man, right there

[@STRTT9909]

Thank you Gabriel! You are proof that heroes don't all wear capes. ❤️ From Phoenix, AZ

[@lindastone4927]

We are ALL super proud.

[@ssQ2U]

Thank you Gabriel ❤

[@macca777]

Good on you Gabriel. Thanks for helping the lady out, you're a good man. The world needs more like you. Thanks again. God Bless you.

[@katiejon17]

This young guy : “the way I was raised, you don’t behave that way” 31 year old criminal: “I was literally raised to behave this way”

[@silva777]

No, that thug would have to look up "literally" and "behave". They're foreign words to him.

[@insanitypepper1740]

If it was New York the good samaritan would have been charged with a hate crime.

[@bz8547]

What

[@rebeccaknox4652]

Great to see these people not getting away with abusing others.

[@geraldhagen2989]

'these' people are a menace

[@kouklakee]

Good Samaritan! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@maryloushaw6858]

This young man is a genuine MAN....he showed how a person can act and still not be hateful

[@northgeorgia7357]

You'll never see this go the other way

[@URAQT1207]

God Bless him. His parents raised a fine young man!

[@Nanno00]

Fabulous young man! Thank you for having such a great heart.

[@saltyandthebeefcracker4863]

This kid is lucky he wasn't charged with a hate crime.

[@lauragraham3904]

I too hate lawlessness and criminal behavior.

[@gailm9543]

This is a REAL MAN not a wuss like so many young men are now. What a great guy!

[@mtmc823]

Bless that young man for caring. He is to be successful in life!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Raised right my people

[@seawallbird5724]

Mother... Be very proud of your wonderful son.. ❤😊

[@user-dg2dm8xg4u]

You can see he has a great Dad. Salute to you both.

[@mrnobodyinvr9762]

American needs HEROS like this wonderful young man now more than ever. Gab is a stand up fellow who deserves the recognition and a reward for his brave actions. Gab is a Real hero, not some made up BS, this guy is the real deal. 10/10

[@Renzalate]

There's other countries other than AMERICA, you know, Dear American. How about the WORLD needs this..... SMH

[@SinaloaTacos]

💯

[@macmac5551]

@@Renzalate keep shaking your head and your right, we are TIRED of helping those so called countries….SMH

[@mikebarbee2217]

​@@Renzalatethere's other PLANETS besides Earth, you know. The solar system needs more heroes like this. SMH (Why not go BIG?)

[@Renzalate]

Men, us women need you!! Good man ❤

[@hiddenhand6973]

The judges need to keep criminals in jail too

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Self defense ... begins with the belief you are worth defending." Rorion Gracie

[@theroller5673]

But most of the men are women now.

[@WesslingWessling]

What a humble young man. He was at the right place at the right time. Way to go Gabriel!

[@mariatrining4083]

Thank you young man got your courage!

[@nelsondecaires9516]

Dude is cool as F

[@kennethcurtis1856]

'Dude'? Have respect.

[@davidpar2]

@@kennethcurtis1856 there isn’t a thing wrong with “dude.” Quit imagining nonexistent problems, you performative narcissist.

[@BarneeFife]

Glimmers of hope remain, despite the cavalcade of lies we are being fed about “crime being down”…

[@jacyraynebow3173]

Not all hero’s wear capes

[@wolfywolfhowl]

I've been taught wrong all this time? I thought you were suppose to take out your smart phone and start filming, then see how many likes you can get on youtube, Now I am dumbfounded and need retraining.

[@clairecarscallen2925]

😂

[@nmartin5551]

True

[@TM-rv5ke]

Thank you, Gabriel for being a great young man, and helping the employee at Subway. Proud of you 💯

[@angie6649]

This young hero is an example of good parenting and speaks volumes of his family's moral character and his. This is refreshing after seeing violence everywhere. People don't even want to go grocery shopping out of fear, because the bad guys are and can be where no one expects. Thank you so much Gabriel, for standing up for those in need, and I thank God that you were not injured. God bless you and your family.

[@marleneperez13]

What a great guy congratulations to the family of this young man

[@sapphirerain70]

What a wonderful young man. This could have ended badly, but his courage and strength over rided his fear. God bless him ❤

[@rhondamartin1251]

This young man has good parents it shows.

[@bwsmith93]

Aptly named and truly a guardian angel. Thank you, Gabriel, for doing the right thing. Mrs. B

[@SinaloaTacos]

Omg how scary! Thank God Gabriel is ok, if that was my Son I’d be scared and so proud. What a young man!

[@user-gz7wb4fc2o]

Thank you, Gabriel! We need more people like you in this world for sure!

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

13%. 50%.

[@TheyRiseBand]

Maff is rayciss, yo!

[@user-oj5ni9rz3t]

Thank goodness he decided to help instead of taking a video. God bless this man.

[@sherreywurz731]

What a great young man .raised in a great family obviously...so nice to see a great video

[@markmahn8393]

How can I believe any of this if the reporter is calling SUBWAY a restaurant?

[@craigmaubach664]

Surprised he wasn’t arrested and called a racist by the media, maybe there is hope!

[@tjpowers88]

Way to go Gabriel, I honestly wish more people were like you. Be well and be safe all.

[@gi_nattak]

Bravo sir!

[@DATo_DATonian]

His greatest virtue was that he acted. "The hottest places n Hell are reserved for those who in a period of moral crisis maintain their neutrality." - Dante