Parkland victim alone in hallway with Nikolas Cruz targeting him: Hear his survival story

[@OBroIchain]

Gets his ankle blown off, survives a massacre, and is now studying to become an EMT in order to save people's lives from traumatic injuries. What an amazing guy! His life honors the memory of every single victim killed that day.

[@alexbrigg2090]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ninachkah13]

@@alexbrigg2090 fk u laughing at???

[@hannahkeefer1682]

@@alexbrigg2090 wth-

[@scott-h8w]

What a lad

[@hannahkeefer1682]

@@scott-h8w you're talking about kyle right?

[@KarimJovian]

Stupid title. You put the name of the shooter but not the victim. Absolute disrespect

[@lukebarrett8790]

agreed

[@RealRyanHemsley]

It's about marketing and views (RATINGS). Get over it.

[@cannon3637]

read the desc calm down

[@Daazeee]

Lmao it’s not that serious. Like these people said ^^^

[@crimpers5543]

@@RealRyanHemsley tru. Nik Cruz gets the clicks.

[@madisons6719]

The way his face lit up when he mentioned that he was in school to become an EMT/paramedic. What a hero. I hope he heals from this traumatic incident.

[@kathyglass2922]

Yes! His face lit up when he said he was studying to be an EMT. He desires to save lives. So proud of him and he should be proud, and he is! His parents should be proud too

[@icepick859]

I hope so too Madison

[@icepick859]

@@kathyglass2922 I think he will be an amazing emt

[@twiggylynn656]

Exactly...had me in tears from beginning to end. May God continue to bless him and watch over him. He turned a horrifying incident into a passion filled career in helping others who have been through tramatic events.

[@kathyglass2922]

@@icepick859 for sure!!!

[@austinhunt8330]

I think this is where the lack of understanding comes from, people don't realize that there weren't only 17 victims. Everyone in that freshman building is traumatized for life and now they have to retell their trauma to an audience. It is devastating. I hope they're all getting therapy & have a good support system.

[@taopaille-paille4992]

They are happy to have survived too

[@austinhunt8330]

@@taopaille-paille4992 Of course they are! And their families are blessed to have them around today. The victims will still grapple with PTSD, survivor's guilt, etc. Therapy/mental health treatment in addition to a solid support system will allow them to lead a more content life

[@Daniel-zv4to]

I think people realize it, this is not exactly a profound statement

[@zaksavage9658]

These kind of terroristic acts create millions of potential victims. The shockwave of victims probably has no end. These shootings will haunt this country for decades.

[@austinhunt8330]

@@Daniel-zv4to I'm not going to get into the politics of it, I don't think now is the time. But people do not realize how haunting this is to the survivors. People have a very weak grasp on this level of trauma all around.

[@terryshelton4832]

I love that he just said "the shooter" instead of a name. Excellent!! Don't give him the satisfaction. I'm in awe of this young man.

[@donaldhudson5237]

Hello Shelton, how are you doing

[@hospitalcleaner]

Begone, scammers!

[@crazybobert5243]

@@donaldhudson5237 @Thomas Nathan leave my Terry berry alone you infidels

[@annajo9519]

i do too, it dehumanizes him and that’s exactly what it should do.

[@tcm4life]

Hey that's my grandma ya'll talkin' 'bout

[@jasminsandoval9899]

KYLE LAMAN that should’ve been the name used in this title. His testimony was so vivid. I can’t even begin to possibly fathom seeing what he saw living what he went through. I hope he can heal from this trauma and I wish him so much peace and happiness he’s so brave to become an EMT. I literally want to cry right now.

[@jonnablu88]

Agree. Vote Blue!

[@Dragonblader4499]

@@jonnablu88 vile that you are automatically making this testimony and tragedy political… go away

[@bleuskye8124]

@@jonnablu88 I like red.

[@parsonsmarcus]

@@bleuskye8124 you and Jonathan Jenkins are pathetic for trying to make this political. Have some decency and respect.

[@bleuskye8124]

@@parsonsmarcus Boo hoo

[@juicebox8646]

This guy was literally running through a flurry of bullets. Not even an adult and already experienced warfare. What a brave soul.

[@courtneyfitzpatrick3214]

Not close Magic The war you’d expect it But going to school is different Well should be but it’s becoming Common

[@DarthTalon66]

@@courtneyfitzpatrick3214 yep so sad

[@RIPToNateDoggIHadToRegulate]

@@DarthTalon66 yep so sad

[@oldaccount5217]

WII it was a common thing: my grandpa enlisted when he was 17. Propaganda is a powerful thing. Imagine D-Day. The Germans had weapons even more serious. Now they’ve advanced more so. Do we really want to give up our only decent weapons as the only line of defense when our government could easily turn on us?

[@jesseisepic]

@@RIPToNateDoggIHadToRegulate yep so sad

[@PeaceIsAlwaysBeautiful92]

When he described how Joaquin was trying to find a way out, I instantly got sad because Joaquin was one of the kids who didn't survive this massacre. Just Sad‼️

[@Dismal626]

Yup he was too injured to run and Nick found him and literally blew his head off at close range.

[@PeaceIsAlwaysBeautiful92]

@@Dismal626 I was trying to find the video of his autopsy but I couldn't. I forgot all about this case and I wish I didn't come across it. Sad, stressful and scary!

[@Dismal626]

@@PeaceIsAlwaysBeautiful92 I don't think there is video of his autopsy released to the public. Unless you're talking about the video of the medical examiner talking about it. He said Joaquin's head was only held together by the skin of his scalp.

[@PeaceIsAlwaysBeautiful92]

@@Dismal626 yeah, the one of the medical examiner. I couldn't find it. At this point I would rather not watch it. I cried enough watching these videos‼️

[@georgepoly4842]

@@PeaceIsAlwaysBeautiful92 why watch videos like that?

[@brey2705]

This is gutting. When he said he told his friend “we’re gonna die” I got chills. So traumatizing. And hearing him say he saw lots of bodies in the hallway. I cannot imagine what it’s like to have to talk about it. I really hope he’s taking care of himself.

[@santisplayhouse4737]

It’s sad knowing his friend did die :(

[@justsayin3084]

his friend tyler also made it out

[@EasyBreezy24]

Yeah, just seeing the distress on his face and his hands shaking when he was on the podium, poor kid, it had to be so traumatizing to live through that and then have to recount all the details of it. I, too, hope he is taking care of himself and is getting the help and support he needs.

[@nf4922]

Lol

[@whynot828]

@@BoxingMMAFan1 I don't get it.

[@Music4EverKanekavi]

This kid was literally born with a purpose. He didn’t choose it, but it’s clear how bad the world needs him, and I bet he can feel it. *His life will be beautiful.*

[@teewhite2867]

Yes it will!

[@luvvforgxbby_]

🙏❤️

[@chrisking6695]

He did choose it. And what made him choose it was a tragic incident. No one is born with a purpose by nature. Purpose is given or found through life.

[@Music4EverKanekavi]

@@chrisking6695 I actually liked how u reframed this, I completely agree, ultimately his path is his decision. The tragedy itself wasn’t chosen, but what he did afterwards was his choice

[@xxxElizabethxxx]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@THERES_BEES_EVERYWHERE]

I saw the picture of his ankle on Instagram. How he managed to run out of the building with a completely shattered ankle blown out is just incredible. Adrenaline really is a hell of a drug. Glad he made it out and that he's getting stronger every day, physically and metaphorically. I bet he was anxious beyond belief up on the stand but seeing him crack his knuckles and stare down the coward who shot him must have been so cathartic. Brave man, bravo

[@shaloon64]

Do you recall which instagram page it was on ?

[@Iindseri]

What’s his Instagram??

[@savannahreynolds1142]

reddit*

[@dianastephany3162]

That’s the incredible will to live. God bless him. ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@shaloon64]

@Sheldon lol

[@jumpymonkey00]

I lived like three houses from Kyle. I still have the video from when they brought him home, all the cops and paramedics lined up the street. I remember seeing his foot and him telling my wife & I the story of him making eye contact with shooter. My prayers will always be with him and his family. All I remember is how happppy his parents were to have him home. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@aprilausthetic443]

Oh my gosh I’m so sorry I pray for every person killed or injured that day 💗💗💗 I’m so sorry for your losses

[@D3Hearts]

Bless his heart. he will make a very good EMT because he has compassion and KNOWS what it is like to be injured and scared. It's a great thing he chose a career that SAVES lives.

[@nancyanderson2032]

yes God has a plan for this brave young man. He will be vital in helping others in the future. It sounds like he came so close to being obliterated by that creep cruz.

[@petedavidson6931]

That’s what I’m talking about someone helping a gunshot victim who’s actually been shot at and shot... he hasn’t read it in a book “ How to calm down a shooting victim in 4 Easy Steps “ the first words outta his mouth can be “ he man or girl I know what your feeling I was shot at MSD “ those words go a long way in calming a victim.

[@carag2567]

Agreed! What a wonderful young person!

[@mgt9491]

I couldn't agree more. May he go on to help many lives.

[@teresatano193]

What a sweetheart! Wishing him all the best.

[@equaliser2265]

Good luck to this young man, he has PTSD you can see. Going to be a paramedic takes guts and courage and faith in humanity. God bless him. I did Army, then paramedic for 6yrs then Police for 12, I now have PTSD , its part of the job, you think its gone, but it never goes . He's a brave man to go through this again. This makes me cry.

[@andersontiban3444]

Thank you for your service

[@kingnova980]

@Tucci pretty presumptuous of you to assume he's lying lmao, maybe he doesn't have very well typing skills, he clearly is older

[@jayonetheloukid]

Thank you for your service sir and may god bless you

[@zoiewinsor3372]

@@kingnova980 exactly like most older people don’t have all these texting skills the younger generation grew up with-

[@AnonymousNinja82]

These "careers" are for those that value others lives more than their own. Or those with other mental issues.

[@chesliemilam547]

It kills my heart watching these testimonies from the kids. You can see how traumatized they are talking about this incident. Like you can see the anxiety on his face. I could NOT even begin to imagine.

[@unknownentity7964]

He keeps having twitches and tics, his body involuntary moving/tensing muscles. Tics like that (as in, tics that aren't caused by tourettes) are the body's way of trying to show/express the anxiety and trauma inside. It's so heartbreaking to see a young person who's been traumatised like that. I hope he's still able to follow his dreams and go to EMT school

[@crystalm4324]

You can see his hands shaking after they show him the pictures … it’s annoying we can’t see the evidence as it’s booked in. How does the jury even see it? Brave kid - can’t even imagine running on that ankle, let alone 3 flipping flights of stairs 😱😱😱🙏👍

[@Johannesburg777]

You can tell he's struggling emotionally while recalling the events of that day, it's so traumatizing, and yet he's really trying to hold it together. Commendable that's he's training to be a paramedic, and I hope is able to heal emotionally from all this.

[@RobbieStacks90]

Another KZbin armchair psychologist?

[@akderekx]

@@RobbieStacks90 ikr he doesnt look like he’s struggling emotionally at all

[@timidsore7933]

@@akderekx right? he's so calm not taking deep breaths to collect himself...like he's smiling throughout his statements

[@kiralove214]

@@timidsore7933 some people smile when talking about trauma, it’s their bodies way of trying to remain calm or utter disbelief that it happened. There’s actually a psychological explanation that explains why he’s reacting the way he’s reacting and it’s typically a sign of PTSD. His body does one thing but his mind is in another place. Very common with survivors that don’t express their sensitivity physically and try to fight it off emotionally. It’s a “conscious or unconscious attempt to stave off compassionate responses that feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable to survivors”. Google is free, do your research on body language, survivors guilt, etc. you can also tell his breathing Is a little labored, not necessarily deep breathes, body language shows signs of stress, hands and certain parts of his body shaking, that’s anxiety. It’s just simply him trying to remain calm. But you’re clearly oblivious

[@timidsore7933]

@@kiralove214 forgot to add /s to my comment which stands for 'sarcasm' but I thought it should be obvious enough

[@MiaMya396]

He looks like his PTSD set in when the date was stated. I pray for his peace mentally, emotionally, and physically.

[@TheFLOPY3032]

Yes I can see that , his whole body went into panic mode .

[@ewok7075]

Yes I can see it right behind his left earlobe

[@timidsore7933]

@@ewok7075 😂🤣

[@dianasimeon1386]

I don't think it is PTSD. I think his emotions facing the coward

[@backupbull921]

u can even hear him take a deep breath before he says that he remembers that day

[@mcrivas4714]

This young man,like many other people,are walking proof that past trauma is not a valid excuse to hurt other people.

[@wheelchairgeek]

This is only one trauma and they all would have got proper support.

[@chelsealavaya7263]

@@wheelchairgeek What is this supposed to mean exactly?

[@bigred4379]

There is no excuse to hurt people. Period. I think you re trying to say that past trauma is not an explanation for violent behavior ? We will never know what the outcome of this trauma will be- too many victims- too many variables.

[@hollies5841]

@@chelsealavaya7263 I think he means there are a huge variety of traumas that affect people in different ways - even with this single awful event the survivors will experience different consequences. These kids will have psychological support, and I think Wheelchairguy means that not everyone gets that to help them deal with trauma.

[@cannellecinnamon5504]

@@chelsealavaya7263 it means that multiple trauma especially very young when your brain is developping can give different results. Some horribles. The shooter obviously didn’t believe in love and only saw hatred and wanted to hurt. Trauma can give only some explanation. Give some understanding. But explanation is not at all the same as excuse. There is NO excuse for what happened. The shooter is a danger to society and will receive his deserved sentence.

[@shelbyg97]

Seeing that boy shake uncontrollably breaks my heart into a million pieces. He is so strong!!! My heart hurts so much for all the victims.

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

Man, not boy.

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

And he’s not “shaking uncontrollably”.

[@emmydominguez5768]

​@@CramcrumBrewbringer seriously? man, boy-- does the difference matter? weird ass

[@applefarm6126]

@@CramcrumBrewbringer Others commented on it, hope the boy is okay

[@frankiecurnew3271]

@@CramcrumBrewbringer he’s young and he was shaking

[@jvharbin8337]

These kids who were victimized are quite inspiring. They ALL have continued school and moved on with their lives.

[@itscharliebee2307]

Idk if I would say they have “moved on” but they are at least moving forward. It’s good to see either way.

[@samanthamcgrew5221]

One girl sadly ended her life after struggling in college; she was close with one of the students who were killed

[@ramonbriones4487]

@@samanthamcgrew5221 that's so sad :( they should add her to this case. Thismonster is the direct reason for her passing.

[@aiku111]

I think the majority changed through trauma, they go to therapy and most likely have permanent ptsd. I don't think anyone moves on from something this intense, you just know there is a life worth living.

[@danamclemore3805]

nope not all of them at all. A student Sydney Aiello took her own life as a result of this and there was a male student as well who took his own life as a result of this. Many more were/are too fearful to attend college, etc. So not not ALLL

[@tm0330_]

To have the courage to run into a hallway where it’s only you and the murderer, while everyone else is far too scared, rightfully so, to even move…is the biggest example of courage I have ever seen. What a man. Fearless beyond measure.

[@BanjoPixelSnack]

You can’t be courageous without fear. He wasn’t fearless. He was terrified. Yet he still did what he had to do. That’s the measure of true courage.

[@rogeliorodriguez8518]

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” Franklin D. Roosevelt

[@brianjones5271]

What he did very likely was the main reason he survived. God bless him

[@nrgbunni.]

You can see while he's giving his testimony he has quick flashbacks and then he comes back to reality and you see his eyes change when he comes back. Most people probably don't notice this unless they too have ptsd or dissociative episodes. Sometimes the episodes people experience last a few seconds, other times it's minutes and in less often cases hours. As someone who also experience flash backs and dissociative episodes my heart goes out to this kid.

[@josiecamilo7098]

Yes you can see it in his eyes God bless all those victims 🙏

[@venusrx4671]

I was looking for this comment. I started crying heavily when watching him recall the events

[@starriw8050]

i don't think that is a dissociative episode but ptsd certainly and very vivid memory he still holds strongly

[@thomasnathan8611]

Hi Nry Bunni nice to meet you I really love your comment can we chat and know ourselves more

[@iTacolot]

People can notice these things without having it too, you know…

[@LuhRen]

It's crazy how our endurance kicks in, in moments of survival. He was shot in his ankle and STILL managed to run to safety. Crazy.

[@mariahgrimes207]

Adrenaline is a life saver. My heart hurts for this young man.

[@sww3405]

@@ElMeroKikoPapá thats not the point. HE RAN AWAY TO SAFETY ON A DEMOLISHED ANKLE. Stop being annoying.

[@alec57]

@@ElMeroKikoPapá Oh boy, did you not understand what OP was saying? Has nothing to do with dying. He said it's crazy how adrenaline and our will to live can make us run even after losing something like your foot.

[@mercy8669]

@@ElMeroKikoPapá He was not talking about dying, what are you reading mate? Are you okay?

[@Johtic_]

@@ElMeroKikoPapá you have a room temp iq

[@capricethomas8149]

The looks on all of the parents faces when the camera pans to them and the breaks in this young man's voice as he tells about being shot at is totally heartbreaking. I have one son that is 13 he's my only child and this is one of my fears.

[@truecrimefan1433]

Mine too I have two kids and this is the scariest thought ever I can't even imagine without crying 😭 these poor kids I hate that evil bastard

[@noodlepoodlegirl]

mine too. I have a tip: they sell bullet proof backpack liner inserts, they’re a little bit expensive but your child can put it in the very back of his backpack, and God forbid they are ever in a situation like this they crouch down and cover their body with it. Sad, but maybe necessary. Sending love to you, sweet mamas. ❤

[@kurtcocaine5531]

Only in America do you gotta worry about this

[@tink6225]

@@kurtcocaine5531 and Kabul probably

[@misterbobby8913]

Damn your comment made me teary eyed, really well written comment.

[@reigndigrazia1]

The fact that he is able to feel comfortable enough to talk while in the same room as the guy that inflicted this trauma on him is beyond me. I know that he’s safe and if nickolas even tried to stand he’d get tackled but it’s pretty incredible

[@Ashley-cr4ow]

He’s a remarkable kid

[@sageo7618]

Because the shooter's nothing without a gun in his hand and Kyle knows it. He's a coward and people will quickly forget about him as the years pass. What a pathetic life to lead; becoming a school shooter only to end up as police target practice or bubba's girlfriend. RIP to all those victims and salute to the survivors. I hope they go on to lead successful lives while the shooter rots in prison.

[@esthermarie5117]

Do you not see how terrified and uncomfortable he is? He is literally shaking

[@sageo7618]

@@esthermarie5117 Recalling almost getting shot to death would make me shake too.

[@moonhead9760]

LMMFAO! 🤡🥱🙄

[@ashleyhohmannmeldrum6947]

Poor kid. My heart goes out to him and all victims of this horrific tragedy.

[@cjasonhendricks9722]

Not a kid.

[@chimrichalds81]

@@cjasonhendricks9722 gay

[@key6723]

@@cjasonhendricks9722 If you’re under 20 you’re still a child 😅

[@ashleyhohmannmeldrum6947]

@@cjasonhendricks9722 …..he was in high school, and is still currently in school….. he is a kid.

[@kennysnow7647]

@Kennedy Williams He was a kid when it happened, so yeah "kid"

[@Davest420]

I’d like to give this young man a hug and tell him how proud I am of him. He doesn’t know me but I was in the Aurora theater shooting in Colorado with James Holmes and something like this is hard to get through. I hope he’s getting counseling because life was never the same for me after that. He’s a good kid.

[@phartley]

@@danbillington I can't tell if your excusing Cruz's actions or not?

[@inkedhinata2314]

Im so sorry you were there I'm in Colorado too and it was another tragic day . Keep being strong

[@lisabeaver2919]

@@danbillington I don't know what you are trying to say.....??

[@user_abcxyzz]

@@danbillington stay off off the internet. Get a hobby. And please stfu.

[@johnblossom8447]

@@danbillington, odd reply that really doesn’t have anything to do with the comment. A reply should address the original comment, but you mostly missed the point. I think you should’ve made what you said a comment, on its own, as rambling as it is. Your thought process is quite difficult to follow.

[@marialaguer4871]

Dang. When he said he saw Joaquin trying to go into the bathroom, I felt so bad. I cant imagine how he felt after given the news that Joaquin was killed. These poor kids.

[@roncoleman9502]

This young man is the reason the victims should have the right to say if the killer should live or die. No one should have to go through any of this God bless this young man

[@sisterfleur7523]

In Islam that's how it works. The families of those who were killed. You can't ruin innocent lives and expect to just walk in a cell and eat food while the victims are forever in a tremendous amount of pain!!

[@karadiberlino]

@@sisterfleur7523 Did you just compare a justice system to a religion? That‘s really messed up, religion is private and must never dictate a justice system or politics. The kind of „laws“ that most muslim countries have are not civilized, most of the barbarian punishments are plain evil and far from civilized. Most times they are worse than the crime!

[@bloombloom271]

But then you have the five year old whose hand they rolled over with a car for some horrendous "crime"; and the raped teenage girls convicted of 'adultery' and summarily executed. Jesus, however, proves Eternal & Perfect balance, between Matthew 18:6-7 and John 8:10-11. Just & Mercy: Jesus Loves You

[@JimyOfficial]

Firing squad should be a option

[@gemmacook1753]

@@bloombloom271 give over with the my god is better than your god nonsense, because none of them are, and certainly not your god either. You honestly believe your holy book is balanced? That's a bare face lie and you know it, many have been murdered because of your religion and many advocate for the murders of others deemed unworthy, gay people for an example, many were tried as witches because of your religion and burned, many people were deemed under the spell of demons or what not and murdered during exorcism, there have been many many people murdered under your holy book throughout history so spare me with the my holy book is better because you're not, not even close

[@Trouble-Clef]

I feel for this young man. You could see the stress all over his face when having to re-live the events of that day. And the adrenaline that must have been pumping through his body at the time made it possible for him to run on a shattered ankle and save his own life. And now he's going to save countless other lives. He's a credit to his parents and a voice to those lost that day. I hope shooter gets served some prison justice and is afraid every day of his life.

[@cracky-patty113]

Near the end of the video you can see him unflex his hand and you can see how scared he is from how much he’s shaking. He still remains to explain so calmly about the horrific experience. What a very brave young man as-well as with he rest of the students and teachers that day. I couldn’t imagine the trauma they will all go through from one selfish idiot callousness.

[@nickpaz9113]

He really articulated his experience well. I felt like I was there. Very disturbing and infuriating that all the doors were locked. Doors should not be locked from the inside. These kids were trapped

[@elissapalmer5895]

Yes now we need all doors open in schools

[@zunmawi]

@@elissapalmer5895 but it also has to be locked so then gunmans and gunwoman would notcome

[@amandat82]

No child should ever have to say “we’re gonna die” so heart wrenching. I pray that God gives everyone effected, a sense of peace, and the strength to live long, healthy, prosperous lives.

[@lennymecca968]

As a GSW survivor myself, this kids emotions are exactly what to expect from a real trauma survivor. If you’re reading this…our whole community is standing behind you. Your testimony exemplifies your heroism.

[@FasterthanSpeed414]

Gunshot is one word. GW*

[@lennymecca968]

@@FasterthanSpeed414 damn, my discharge papers said differently

[@FasterthanSpeed414]

@@lennymecca968 how silly

[@mynameisgrot-x2i]

@@FasterthanSpeed414 Its GSW, don't be an ass.

[@nickwelch2002]

@@FasterthanSpeed414 thanks for being an extremely obnoxious human being

[@marcs8395]

I can’t imagine parents of the victims being so close to the animal who killed their children and not be able to take revenge

[@betsylaughlin8652]

Was thinking the same…all I can imagine is that they are bearing witness and standing in their child’s place…they are facing this monster in memory of their children 💔

[@lunatic5162]

Do not disrespect animals like that. This man is monster. Animals don't kill like that.

[@gemmacook1753]

It's not worth it. I can certainly understand if a parent did end this pathetic man child's life but he isnt worth it at all, he isnt worth anyone having to go to prison and upset their other family members, whilst we would collectively probably cheer that person on, he doesn't deserve to have anyone punished for it. Typically I don't like the death penalty but with some crimes, it's incredibly difficult to not want him to die himself, because why should he get to live and have everything paid for and never have to work or do anything and have it paid for by the very people he hurt with taxes and for the rest of his life whilst he prematurely ended many lives and hurt many many people including his own family and friends who knew him.

[@Lilsp00]

@@lunatic5162 I like to introduce you to a stout

[@LilXancheX]

@@lunatic5162 yes they do. Are you dummy? Lions kill their Cubs. Crocs rip their pray apart. They are worse than Nicholas Cruz don’t try to sugar coat it 🤡

[@sassytroy8282]

Kyle, I dunno if you will ever see this, but you are a great human being for taking on that courage in such a situation and for becoming an EMT! Your family must be proud of you I hope! Glad to see people like you and all the survivors of this monstrous tragedy be here, telling your unfortunate stories of such tragedy and horror! Brave, bold souls all of you!!!

[@heartlights]

It must be really stressful to do this in front of a bunch of people just knowing they're all looking right at you

[@iamlucidess]

Everyone in that room was not just looking, but feeling as well. Everyone was stressed, especially the victims.

[@lightlybatteredjustcrispy]

They're not just looking. They're empathizing

[@cherryhappily]

not to mention the defendant sitting right there too.

[@adriel.510]

Yea

[@nw6866]

Yes! I noticed his hands were shaking at one point.

[@christinehodges6]

I love that this guy is learning how to be a paramedic. His experience with having to live through this kind of trauma will make him an exceptional first responder. He will be saving lives one day and that is awesome. Prayers for his continued recovery and healing. 💜

[@berlyngrey9242]

Anyone who was in that building that day, no doubt has PTSD. I can't imagine how terrifying and traumatic that must have been, then to testify in court where the perp is, to retell their story is incredibly brave. This young man wanting to be an EMT to help others speaks massive volumes to his character. God bless him and every victim alive and passed on!

[@LStottmann]

My heart is racing just listening to this testimony, can you imagine having this actually happen to you!?? My heart is so heavy for everyone involved, living and passed away, in this. That gunman doesn’t deserve to see light of day ever ever again.

[@tamarevans9025]

I can't imagine what it is like and I hate that these children have found out. 😔

[@arifuretagamer]

Just do a torture method that they did at Guantánamo Bay. And force him to listen to the sound of the kids he killed repeatedly and just torture him with that audio for days and days until he can't take it anymore and then give him the death penalty. He deserves nothing but hell and pain. My heart goes out to all those victims and their families.

[@thomasnathan8611]

Hi Lauren how are you doing?

[@thomasnathan8611]

Hi Lauren how are you doing?

[@gatdemun]

You know it’s actually great to see how All this kids didn’t give up on life like the defendant and kept going to make their Lives better than their circumstances. They’re all either studying college level or graduating. It’s just admirable. GodBless them

[@maydixon-yuras9927]

God is nothing, but It’s good to see them making progress in life. Hopefully they can all find peace from this evil.

[@shushimushi]

Absolutely. Not like the killer who is weak, self pity human and instead of taking his own life he murmured so many kids and destroyed teir families.

[@The_zenithgod]

@@maydixon-yuras9927 yea fr, I don’t really understand why people give god credit for their own accomplishments, but to each their own

[@OregonCrow]

k

[@yesitssarahbby17]

Sadly tho 2 students did give up on life and committed suicide because of the massacre

[@cats.addict6457]

This young man is a miracle, his life has been shattered, his ankle blown away, his mind eaten alive with terrifying memories... but he is alive and I sincerely wish him a full recovery and learn to live and enjoy life again... All the best to this remarkable strong and brave man!!!

[@destynisdestiny5128]

His hands were shaking..this breaks my heart

[@Dexatron]

Hes trying really hard to remain strong.

[@ShredderTainment]

As a retired emt/firefighter I hope this young man has had a lot of therapy and decompression around the shots fired and being shot at while running. I have not been shot at while running and have not been around a live shooter and I still have ptsd from the industry. Maybe he has a thicker callus from his experience, to start. I wish him all the best and can see his big heart.

[@cheftornado1114]

I’m a retired ER and ICU nurse. I’ve also been out on the ambulance maaaany many times. You guys were our brothers and sisters! Healthcare trauma is very real, and once I realized I’d had enough of healthcare administrators not giving a damn about us or our patients, I had to leave for my own sanity. I’m now a chef and even though I took a huge pay cut, I’m SO happy!! It makes me very proud to know this young man is giving his heart out to more victims in the way of paramedicine. May he always seek therapy and CISM, sometimes all you need is someone to listen!

[@christinearianna2424]

Thank you for your service and sharing!

[@C0URTNEYYYYYYYY_______________]

I thought the same thing

[@ninahiraeth]

saw the pic of his foot injury. its bad and its rlly amazing on what our bodies can do under adrenaline. what a hero! i hope he’s well.

[@Zackary_]

If I were a parent related to this case, no way I could sit through this while knowing the scumbag who did it all was sitting feet from me. That alone for all these parents and survivors is admirable, let alone the young man here making it out of a building down 3 flights of stairs with a completely blown up ankle. I hope he makes it far as a paramedic, as he seems to be quite a strong and smart kid.

[@PapiWorld10]

I would literally have to find a way to get my hands on that disgusting human being some how. I can only imagine the rage in their hearts.

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

@@grratana Who cares about messing up the trial if he’s dead? I’d find a way. It wouldn’t be difficult.

[@Sunny-cj5ic]

This is absolutely heartbreaking to hear. Those poor children had to endure so much trauma that day. Bless their sweet innocent hearts ♥️

[@katek9864]

The man in the checkered tie ( seated in the courtroom) is the police officer who found him and took him to safety. Heartbreaking yet heartwarming knowing the compassion of strangers in that horrific moment.

[@sleeph.5664]

officer heinrich

[@mercuryangel9223]

I cannot imagine how it must feel to relive this nightmare in a legal setting with the murderer in front of you, pretending to write.

[@gagemcgee8510]

@Tucci really acting like you’re something over youtube little boy.

[@rachelbyington463]

This young man is so courageous. God bless him. He is going to be able to help a lot of people in his profession. This country could certainly use more men like him. I am so sorry for the hell he experienced here on earth. The shooter deserves no sympathy from the jury

[@compdump2215]

he is so strong. bro ran after explaining how it looked like his ankle “blown off.” i know his life won’t ever be the same after that but I’m happy he’s studying to be an EMT and I’m happy he is living on. my heart goes out to him and everyone else effected by this horrible event.

[@compdump2215]

@@danbillington bro what do you mean?

[@compdump2215]

@@danbillington all good, but yeah no, if you watched the video, i feel like you’d know that I was talking about the victim, not the shooter. but all good

[@compdump2215]

@@danbillington he wasn’t even attending the school when he shot it up. or I believe so, don’t quote me on it. of course we failed as a society to recognize someone going through such thing and or failed to move forward in trying to figure out how to help him but it doesn’t justify him taking many innocent lives. and traumatizing a whole bunch more. i hope you don’t think my tone in this text sounds mean, im just trying to say how even though he was bullied, it doesn’t mean he hurts random people because of it. and the school and everyone around him is also at fault for not trying to help him when they seen his behavior change.

[@compdump2215]

@@danbillington and speaking on the self defense thing, it shouldn’t have been self defense if he wasn’t attending that school that he shot up.

[@willc323]

The courage in this young man is incredible. The sighs and knuckle cracking are evidence of the horror he has lived with since that horrible day. God bless him.

[@tbadz95]

For those who don’t know. An off duty police officer encountered Kyle on the football field and was able to assist in treating his wounds after getting him to safety. Kyle is a fighter and definitely was able to fight to survive on his own. However, I did want to highlight the actions of the officer

[@f0reignbabee]

The actions ??? His an officer and there’s shoots actively being shot and no officers on campus but him and you want to highlight how he helped a kid whom found his own way out after being shot at multiple times leaving his friends ?

[@klutzyorangeconfetti1017]

@@f0reignbabee why happened to his friends? Did Tyler west pass away?

[@williamhorn363]

@@f0reignbabee There's no way you're blaming this kid for leaving his friends after being shot and then shot at. There's just no way.

[@f0reignbabee]

@@williamhorn363 no I’m blaming the useless school officer

[@tbadz95]

@@f0reignbabee must have missed the part where I said “off duty” the officer was unarmed until other units arrived. Once additional officers arrived the officer was able to arm himself and proceed into the school.

[@terrortax]

Wow. He was running with an obliterated ankle that he ended up needing 5 surgeries for??? The fact that he survived is unbelievable. What a courageous man, I can’t even imagine.

[@tayliej]

god I can’t even imagine going through what these kids did, and then having to sit in front of the vile, disgusting, human being that caused it and having to retell what happened….they are so strong and I hope they heal from this 🤍

[@liiaxd7120]

don’t call him a human, monster fits better 👍

[@jine7123]

@@liiaxd7120 I call him a demon.

[@moonhead9760]

And yet you bow down to your masters who cause al kinds of pain, suffering and murder everyday.. PLEB 🤡

[@tuwaup0423]

Dude shut up

[@cathygutkowska1753]

As I watch this, I am in tears. You can tell, as this young man recounts what happened to him on that horrific day, that he is having trouble reliving his experience. No child should EVER have to go through this. My heart grieves for the thousands of kids whose lives have been taken and the thousands of others who have had life altering mental and physical injuries. When are Americans going to wake up and say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH?😭🤬

[@evanlope0799]

When he described his ankle being blown off like just not really caring at first but then feeling the watery stinging sensation it sent me chills. I remember suffering a cut and bleeding alot at some point, the pain isn't scary but just seeing the blood come out so fast and the worry of dying is an indescribable fear.

[@idiotsandwich4912]

His hands are pale and shaking. Definitely PTSD. I hope time will heal him. Physically and mentally.

[@valeriezuniga7]

this is so horrifying to think he even experienced that makes my heart sink. such heavy trauma he has from this.. may god be with him and all the families affected. truly heartbreaking 💔

[@RobbieStacks90]

"Such heavy trama he has from this" You meant to write, "This must have been a traumatic experience for him." or "He must have gone through so much trauma that day." Work on your grammar.

[@jaroslaval9159]

@@RobbieStacks90 I don't know who you are or what your motive has been to write insensitive statements one after another to anyone showing empathy to this young man's testimony. YES! HEAVY trauma! And stop quibbling over how the person phrased it. Who made you this person't editor? Unbelievable.

[@mariahgrimes207]

@@RobbieStacks90 go away you insensitive troll 😈

[@ingrid_inthesky]

@@jaroslaval9159 That guy is a chomo. A predator sympathizer. I've seen him before.

[@juliedeane4327]

Eeekkk...I'm afraid 2 write. My finger is heavy. My 💜 is heavy. The trauma I have suffered ways me down in many weighs. May it be lifted from me & take flight like a pretty little bird. Flittering off, singing as it goes. There...🐦 chirp chirp. "He heals the broken hearted & sets the captives free."

[@simplyboppingK]

People can go through such traumatic points in their life and use that hurt and experience to do something to help others that go through what they did. He is going to be an incredible EMT. Glad he was okay, but I can't imagine what he felt realizing that he was okay and his classmates weren't.

[@carag2567]

What an absolutely remarkable young man. It's clear that he is still struggling with the emotional trauma of that day and yet, he continues. This must be terrifying to have to relive over and over again. But his clear, concise description of the events even in the face of his trauma and fear shows a level of courage not frequently seen in people. He will be a spectacular EMT. ❤

[@Jason-hg1pc]

Maybe someday an EMT captain? He's given us something positive to talk about, already🤘❤

[@RobbieStacks90]

Are you taken? Let's get dinner if you're single.

[@carag2567]

@@Jason-hg1pc I agree!

[@baileystinnett7685]

he’s so traumatized he’s having a hard time bringing it up. God bless these young adults and families

[@apnira10]

I hope someone reminds Kyle every day or every time he has doubts, that his experience was not his fault. What an incredibly brave man.

[@a.-7774]

I like how he never said the POS’s name. Only called him a shooter. No need to even mention his name

[@elenad7040]

The witnesses are instructed by the court to not used his name or derogatory words. I think they have a list of words they can use .

[@goose7574]

Whoa! The fact that this young man went through all this as a child, and then decided to become a paramedic, is truly incredible.

[@_unacknowledged]

It breaks my heart that he was with Joaquin Oliver but only one of them survived.

[@tamarevans9025]

Oh my lordy, this young man reminds me so much of my son. A big, gentle Teddy bear of a kid. Absolutely tragic. Life is a gift. Kudos to all these survivors, my heart goes out to them and all the victims and the families. THEY are the important ones, not that despicable shooter. Kyle Laman, best wishes for you in the future.

[@catheriner6675]

Sorry but mentioning his body is a little odd…

[@diannedocherty3816]

You just witnessed PTSD before your eyes…bless him for finding a path that he can be of help to others…he knows ✌️❤️🌎😞

[@skitimetv4976]

Absolutely heartbreaking. How strong is he, he wasn’t even sure he’d be able to walk again but still had to the power to run out after being shot in the ankle? How is that possible. I wouldn’t have his strength

[@jeanninestuart5093]

This young man is so brave to get up there and tell his story.

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

Imagine taking the stand to tell your horrific story....all the while the p.o.s who did it...is sitting right there....

[@user-ep4yk3td2u]

I've spent the last few days watching every video I can, every victim statement, every testimony. Even though it's extremely hard for me to hear these things, I cry so much, I feel it's important for me to see the reality of what's happening to our country. What's the world coming to? How does this keep being allowed to happen?

[@marigoldpluss]

Agreed, I have also spent hours watching listening and crying. I am in shock and grief for all the victims and their families and wonder how they can get beyond this, if ever. After looking at coverage of the shooter himself, it seems he really doesnt have a clue, his empty faces with no blinking, no expressions. To me it represents the absolute failure the educational system has fallen to, and I fear, also symbolizes the depth of the breach in the functioning of the nation as a whole. I am in my 70s.

[@daniellekrammel4211]

I am watching this as an American living in a country in Europe. The people here don't live or think like us Americans. They shake their heads at the madness in the US and pity us as a nation. They see us as a nation that used to be great. They are shaking their heads in horror and saying thank God I don't Iive in the US. Schoolkids don't live in fear of being shot and they don't have fancy security systems. Americans like to scream "guns don't kill, people do" but honesty, all Europeans know that's just a smokescreen crap argument. The laws here are extremely stringent and its so hard to get a gun, even a hunting rifle. If you want a gun you must undergo a strict psychological examination. We live in safety because of that. There are shootings but it's an extremely rare occurrence. I've also lived in Japan, a country with little crime and almost zero gun violence outside the Japanese mafia. I have to say it's an amazing thing to live in a country with little to no gun violence. It makes you never want to live in the US again.

[@ermelinda2223]

I’m here because of the Georgia shooting.. and days after there’s threats everywhere in many other highschools.. My younger sister got alerted by email by the district of a shooter attempting to hit the school tomorrow?? Like this is hell.. I worry now more than ever about the safety of these kids.. my baby sister.. her friends .. my neighbors teens.. gosh this is really scary

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

I can't imagine sitting in the same room with the monster who personally attempted to murder you. SO. MUCH. COURAGE.

[@meganroconnell1]

I’m proud of him for going up there and saying what happened. He’s already experienced one of the most awful things I’ve ever heard of, so I wish him the best of luck in his career. EMTs are badasses

[@FasterthanSpeed414]

You can’t be proud of something you had nothing to do with.

[@AllThingsTashy]

My heart goes out to this young man and his family and all the victims of this incredibly tragic day

[@Richard-lh3te]

Praying for the peace and healing of all affected. This is not something anyone gets over but they can move forward.

[@Jason-hg1pc]

One day at a time

[@OregonCrow]

k

[@YoMomsGynecologist]

@God is not real so edgy

[@stephensalyer6520]

Praying.... lmfao.... Yeah, okay...

[@eelyssafischer]

Amen!

[@Linda-jj1sj]

Lord have mercy! We need healing for these students, teachers and all the family and everyone who has been through this kind of evil.

[@petedavidson6931]

They need to help the next school shooting victims.....and I’m sure it’s being planned today yesterday tomorrow... it’s only a countdown...

[@CaseyAngelicaHardy]

His resilience is inspiring. I don’t even know his name but I feel proud of him for being able to give his testimony in front of the shooter. Its touching that he wants to be a EMT and help save lives. I just wanna give him a hug and let him know how brave he is. I hope he knows how brave he truly is.

[@SeanPGribbons]

You can see him visibly shaking recalling what happened. Amazing he is going to be an EMT. Speaks volumes about their resilience. I can’t imagine going what he’s been through. So sad may he find peace.

[@andriamsimpsonrussell]

My heart goes out to this young man, I can visually see his hand shaking. I am happy he is using this horrific experience and using it to be a paramedic/EMT.

[@camrynbraswell3201]

He ran even with his ankle blown off!? That’s insane, I can’t even stub my toe without rolling around on the floors. Props to this man big time!

[@LynnieDW]

Just want to hug that young man. Thinking of all of the victims and their families. God give them strength.

[@rl6116]

What a brave young man. He showed concern for his friend and others. He has chosen a very needed field to care for those who are hurting. May God bless him.

[@Jason-hg1pc]

God obviously has blessed him with his life

[@celiyah3316]

You can literally see him shaking. He survived a lot he’s a strong young man

[@mollyb4541]

Poor kiddo. It’s obvious he’s struggling talking about it. He was brave to escape and with a shattered ankle. Bless him. Such a tragic and sad event for all the victims and their families 💔🙏🏼😔

[@BoxoutCapalot]

I mean I would be nervous too. Look at all those people their in the court room. My voice would be so shaky. I got social anxiety so I probably wouldn’t be able to do what he’s doing at all

[@ruthlessnsavage1958]

His body language is full of ptsd, twitches, and shakes. Im so glad he’s going to be an EMT! This type of work will help his trauma. It will give himself relief and healing while helping someone else with their trauma

[@lilliannamaesmith9827]

you can tell that it’s all replaying back in his head and it’s hard for him to tell the story again. i’m so sorry that this ever happened to any of you guys.

[@nicoleselsky7273]

The fact that he was running for his life while his ankle was blown off, the fear and adrenaline masked the pain. That poor kid jesus christ

[@foodies7780]

7:53 you can see how stressed he was and his hands were shaking I’m so sorry this happened rest in peace to all☹️🕊️🪦💔

[@shellienivens]

Kyle is showing signs of PTSD. My heart goes out to him-prayers for his recovery.

[@matthewishunting]

Gotta give props to the father of Nikolas, taking his medicine even though it wasn't directly his fault, his soul is willing to take the weight of the guilt. Very brave to sit there and listen to hear what terrible things their son did. My dad still pretends my older brother never did heroine and beat his wife and her son for years. There's a certain type of cowardliness for pretending that your kid never did anything wrong. Heart goes out to the victims as well, absolutely.

[@ashleyhohmannmeldrum6947]

They were his adoptive parents who only had him for a few months before the incident, if that makes any difference. I’m sorry your brother’s wife and child are suffering - my heart goes out to your family.

[@floridagirl9064]

that doesnt make your daddy a bad person. it could be traumatic for him as well. dont hold your father accountable for something he did not even do, please. we all handle things differently & just because he doesnt handle it the way YOU see fit makes you seem narcissistic in many ways. maybe he still hasnt even grasped it yet. let him be

[@floridagirl9064]

you calling your own father a coward says more about you than anything. this upsets me terribly that youre willing to oust a man that fathered you on the internet. my god what is wrong with people today

[@BEATINGYOU]

​@@floridagirl9064 I think they know who their dad is, the word narcissist is used a little too often when ppl don't like the ugly truth.

[@DoggoWillink]

@@floridagirl9064 Yeah

[@zaharia6572]

I hope this child won't suffer from survivor's guilt

[@BejaranoAngeles.11.]

I was a Medic for 20 years for AMR Las Vegas,This Young man put me in tears... I can say you are one of my heros in my life. I know you will be a great natural Medic, I really mean it....I am so thankful you survived. It is not often I actually cry, but this seriously put me into tears, including the complete solice of the people in the room with such strong quiet respect for listening to his words...He gave life to a horrific unimaginable event......God Bless every single victim of that day, who was murdered, who like he was very injured, and others who bare witness to it all...God Bless to all the families of all children attending that school...... I will end this though again with saying, YOU WILL BE A GREAT MEDIC, PLEASE REALIZE MANY WRONG DOINGS CAN NEVER BE MADE RIGHT, THIS TRAGEDY IS ONE...DO NOT LET YOUR GUILT OF MAKING IT OUT ALIVE HOLD YOU BACK EVER YOUNG MAN.....I BELIEVE YOU ARE A HERO FOR MANY, AND YES YOU SO DESERVE TO BE ALIVE, SO DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH QUESTIONING WHY........GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.. FROM , AMR MEDIC 2191

[@robbymonaco3738]

no one should ever have to experience this kind of trauma, much less children.

[@ALDA2479]

Hats off to all the strong boys and girls who encountered this terrible incident RIP to all the poor babies who lost there life's that day and thank you to all the teachers who went the extra mile to save children while putting themselves in danger as a father as a man as a human I could not imagine having to go threw this nor do I want to

[@sabinebebe7826]

This poor kid clearly is traumatized having to relive this experience. The horrific ptsd these kids must suffer through breaks my heart .

[@lindabregar9538]

I am so amazed that the young people have been so composed through testifying even though you can tell they are stressed to retell the events. Incredible young people. Bless them and all the families.

[@mikaelafox6106]

He’s going to school to be an EMT. Whether or not his career choice was due to this tragedy, it’s even sadder knowing so many other kids were killed that day who could’ve gone on to have similarly helpful careers.

[@Golgari213]

Hopefully he can carry on some of their legacies and hold their memories close to his heart.

[@francessewell6543]

He’s such a brave young man. I hope he becomes and amazing EMT. This horrible thing he and all the others went through is something you wouldn’t wish on your worse enemy. Bless each one of them.

[@Christian.Nation]

I can see the signs of trauma. This young man will have PTSD and be very paranoid for the rest of his life. I'm so sorry for what you went through and continue to go through sir. I'm sorry for all the lives effected in the situation; and I pray a light of hope will shine over you all. Heal up in peace. 🙏🌹