Man who confronted Uvalde gunman moments before school shooting recounts events after suspect cr...

Albert Vargas said he was at work in Uvalde when he heard a wreck around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Little did he know what would happen next.
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[@utsurobune3530]

I feel bad that dude has got some guilt over something he could have never forseen.

[@silentmajority8365]

Kids dead by a guy that wanted a sex change Enjoy diversity

[@cestness]

survivor's guilt

[@thomasholt63]

True That

[@yvonnefernando6504]

I agree with you

[@mollynash2597]

I hope this guy gets some counseling because he's not his fault. He could not have stopped this.

[@bridget1540]

What a good man. I hope he doesn't feel bad. He was going to help someone who may have been hurt from a car crash . That was so compassionate.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

He is actually lucky to be alive.

[@tradez5799]

What makes him a good man?

[@elpacho....9254]

@@tradez5799 empathy

[@theimperfectsinger623]

What a big big 'hoaks' this incident again in the US. You people are a pain in the **s in this world of ours.

[@bridget1540]

@@tradez5799 If you see a car crash and are willing to check if anyone needs help, in my book that makes you a good person.

[@jessica2brook]

Albert, please don't blame yourself. You had nothing to do with this senseless tragedy, carried out by an evil, psychopathic murderer. Please be well 🙏🏼💙

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

It unfolded as it did...for a reason...always a reason.

[@kcet1948]

This guy could have been a hero. Never leave your weapon home in TX.

[@jessica2brook]

@@kcet1948 we all know that. That's why he said he brought it out with him 2 days later. I'm sure he's learned more than a hard lesson here about keeping it with him. It is pointless for him to live his life feeling guilty about something like this that he cannot change.

[@slammysammy9555]

@@gothboschincarnate3931 no reason. Just senseless violence against innocent children. I guess senselessness counts as a reason?

[@JL-zn7me]

This man had no way of knowing what was about to happen. To think he’s up at night, wondering what he could have done differently… it’s heartbreaking. He cannot live like this, “what if”. He thought his life was in danger, he did the right thing by getting out of there. Imagine his family if his life was taken. My prayers for healing are with him. 🙏🏻

[@iamhorcruxer]

Where are all the conspiracy theories like with Sandy Hook

[@Harley08]

@Jajajaja Jajajaja 🤔

[@bobababy6089]

Can you imagine the trauma and guilt this man will carry for the rest of life 🤦‍♀️

[@billclark8241]

@Jajajaja Jajajaja no no no - it must be Biden's fault.

[@jamesball8519]

@@bobababy6089 why in the hell would he carry any guilt. He couldn't do anything because he didn't have his weapon. This man will live his life only thinking about this on occasions when he's asked about it

[@Loregasmo]

He didn’t know. It’s not his fault. Don’t let this man put all that evil on himself.

[@merkcityboy834]

Exactly they’re letting him win.

[@lorenmeans4463]

It was planned by the left

[@qriminal1648]

He’s lucky to be telling this story. I feel for this man.

[@Brett1997]

Same time he was cautious and smart man . His bravery act could save those student and teachers lives.

[@thomasholt63]

That's what I said 👏

[@dc4092]

Absolutely so thankful for him . To be able to be alive to tell the story as a mom and a grandma my oldest kids were in high school when the first shooting in the high school Columbine high school.. absolutely heartbreaking now Iam a grama & this is absolutely horrible scary shouldn’t happen.. these are our babies are children what is going on .. we need to protect .😢❤️🙏 Sending hugs and prayers to all the families and all the precious victims families

[@garyhindsleyii1846]

If only he had his pistol

[@rickimhotep1236]

"Feel for this man"? He wasn't shot and he's still alive. The children weren't so lucky. My sympathy lies with them only!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bedrockhomecentral]

This guy showed more bravery than all of those cops combined.

[@D1_Tactical]

He did nothing.. the cops are the one who killed the piece of sh*t

[@luby305]

if it wasn’t for the cops, the gunman could have killed 100s. Kids were able to run out of the school because of them.

[@chrisholtzclaw2829]

How?

[@aryfillat4667]

The cops failed. They didn’t do their job.

[@librajm6459]

@@chrisholtzclaw2829 Police took 70 mnts to take control of the situation. In Parkland was minutes.

[@TypicalMetsFan]

The fact that this guy feels more remorse for his actions than the cops do is just depressing. I feel so bad for him.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Exactly they didn’t even respond quickly . It took them over an Hour to actually respond . Shows you cops don’t care

[@realtruth2817]

@@RapFanatic4ever wait....WHAT? you mean you haven't heard yet? He rigged his grandmothers truck with nuclear explosives. if the cops would have responded, his grandmother would have pushed the button. We would ALL be dead if they would have responded.

[@michelenolastname]

He regrets that he took his gun out of the truck two days before. He feels bad that he wasn't able to take action.

[@realtruth2817]

@@michelenolastname He NEEDS you to 'speak' for HIM?

[@vicentesanchezjr.3877]

@@realtruth2817 no but YOU need ME to speak for you

[@audralynn7454]

This whole situation is terrible, and I feel a different kind of bad for this guy than I do for the families. He feels like he let all those people down.

[@rewardilicious]

With gun control, we could have assured that this guy had no chance of ever having a weapon in his car to stop the suspect so that way he would not feel guilty.

[@mrfunkington]

He did. He carries a gun, but not with him, its in his truck (except for when he takes it out) - how does that help you when you are away from your truck? "Hold on Mr Bad Guy, let me go back to my truck and get my gun..just wait here.."

[@doomguy510]

@@rewardilicious True, but he would still have a truck of the same Weight Class as that of the Waukesha Mass Murderer and a far greater weight class than the Toronto Van Attack by incel Alek Minassian (Armenian Immigrant's son) or he could get a bag of knives like Satoshi Uematsu and do the same thing with much less commotion and sound. or just set buildings on fire like Julio Gonzalez, Shinji Aoba, Kim Dae-Han and Philip Presti (changed to Philip Decker) Anyways, you are more knowledgable and stuff about spooky black rifles that look like the ones military uses (just like airsoft guns, but those can't kill ya lol)

[@ethang6735]

@@mrfunkington If your going to carry, it should be on you. He shouldnt feel bad at all for what happened but the fact of the matter is, either carry or dont. In the car is no place for it to be unless you CANT bring it where you are going. And if its coming with you, you should be dressed to carry it.

[@angeladoll9785]

I hope he has lots of support, survivors guilt is heart wrenching 💔

[@bryannamorales8654]

This is my father and it’s been so hard for us the past few days, prayers for everyone’s families. So sorry for yalls losses and I wish things were different. Forever will live with this pain 😪🙏🏻

[@josuelujan7736]

Our prayers for your family 🙏

[@Impala7672]

God bless you, your father and all those kids and teachers families

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

Vargas? But you're Morales 🤔🤔🤔

[@oregoncountrygirl]

Tell him he’s a good man who would’ve helped in a heartbeat if he could have but it happened as it was meant to and the burden is not on him. Praying for peace for you guys 🙏🏻

[@jon4915]

Be there for you dad, don’t let the guilt tear him up. It’s not his fault, help him get help if he needs it. Your dad’s obviously a good person, and you are lucky to have him.

[@pinkkittyy11]

This monster has affected more innocent people than he will ever know. These stories never stop, so much pain from so many different sides 😢

[@gingw7333]

Tha/ was exac/ly the shooter's intention.

[@ramblinmic6324]

That's what the shooter wanted to hurt and affect as many innocent people as possible. He'd be feeling pretty proud if he'd survived.

[@kurtsakslsvideosaks9185]

They should never utter this poc shooters name

[@ginacampos2857]

Monster? This is what society and his family made out of this shooter, when it comes to judged others we are good at it, but we’re not capable to judged our own selfs…. we should be more conscious when it comes to bully others…..every body feels sad for their love ones, but no one cares for this guy that needed so much love and atención……this is peoples and family creation, we all are humans and we should learn how to be better to one another.

[@MustangGuy1996]

Amazing how differently it could have played out if he had his gun and shot the killer. Not just in terms of stopping the massacre but people might be calling him the bad guy for killing an 18 year old kid and no one would ever had any idea he would have just stopped a school shooting

[@Bfree412]

I hope this man doesn’t blame himself & if he does which I’m sure he’s suffering, may he find peace. This is such a senseless, horrifying tragedy. My prayers are with them all.

[@turkey1337]

This is why that whoever can be armed, needs to be armed. The police cannot be everywhere. I hope he finds peace.

[@aliciaalvarez8306]

True. This is something we all need to acknowledge when we see someone with a gun. Never know when we can save someone's life. If the guy would have seen him he would have been dead too. We need to do something about this schools need to be better prepared. Maybe not allow anyone inside the school without identification. I don't know how he was able to walk thru those front doors. Our local elementary school has the front doors locked. Their is always someone up front. They don't allow us to go in. However schools need to be more strict about front door entrance. I know how stressful it can be the responsibility of teaching children, turning in grades, and go home to care for your family. I edit my comment adding this...to avoid for another teacher leaving the school's back exit door open. Schools should not allow for teachers step out for lunch. I know this can sound cruel to have an outing during lunch time . Yet it simply to avoid for another shooting school from happening. I know some teachers deserve to sit and enjoy their lunch. However, this is to protect our kids while 8n school ground.

[@tsemlesentimental6051]

@@turkey1337 Oh no the police was there. They just didn't want to die (per their lieutnant). If it was an unarmed man, the cops would've killed him no questions asked. Tell it like it is

[@moni1404]

For reals. No one would ever think a person who just crashed and shot is about to murder innocent babies. Clearly the guy was demon possessed cause he shot towards those coming to rescue him. Sir, you don’t have a twisted sick mind like this guy did. You did do what most of us would’ve done. Perhaps like you said, if you had your pistol etc. Don’t blame yourself.

[@kellychamberlain6093]

@Laura Nasewytewa It was not an automatic weapon.

[@Galloway278]

I hope he’s ok and doesn’t blame himself for not stopping the psycho. No one can be totally prepared for something like this.

[@fireblade274]

if you have a gun on you and are trained to use it, yes you can be prepared. But he shouldnt blame himself, no. He took it out of his car days before, and things played out as they did.

[@Galloway278]

@@fireblade274 you know that’s what I meant. He shouldn’t beat himself up because he took it out of his car a couple of days ago. But even if it was in his car - - it doesn’t necessarily mean he would have been able to get to it and stop the guy in time. Nobody really knows what would’ve happened. I’m all for taking out a shooter if you’re able to.

[@8td8tr]

Oh Wow!!

[@kirbsyde8965]

B.S.!!! You absolutely CAN be prepared by being a well-trained E.D.C. or everyday carrier. Know that evil exists and can manifest anywhere, anytime. If you are carrying a firearm & know how to use it PROPERLY, then you might find yourself in a hero moment in life. Or be like this guy that admitted on camera that he dropped the ball in saving those kids & teachers.

[@katperson1955]

He also could have been another victim. Ramos was in body armor.

[@jpascaln]

Albert, you saved your own life. That tragedy could have gone alot of ways any of which could have cost your life as well. The guilt is natural for a caring person. Be at peace.

[@mmafanatic-tz5or]

Yah. Definitely not hitting his shots from that distance. Except he's a good shooter. Also if he missed the gun man would have easily had a higher chance of hitting him with a long riflw

[@renalandrum8208]

Can’t feel shame and guilt over evil -praying for this man’s peace

[@kcet1948]

God was looking out for him.

[@bryannamorales8654]

And just wanted to say thank you for everyone saying good things about my father. He does wish he could have stopped him.. but there’s always what ifs.. thank y’all so much

[@andrewandrew4956]

God bless.. no one could have known ..smh

[@gravediggass]

🤣🤣🤣 this thot so desperate for "fame" she leaves comments twice . What a loser.

@@andrewandrew4956 All These occult’s are forming.

[@ALPHAJACK78]

it wasn't his fault, and he should feel no shame, only to start carrying from now on, be ready, carry a weapon, to protect friends, family and most of the little ones that cannot protect themselves, think what we need in the schools, but that may not have stopped thid deranged person

@@ALPHAJACK78 It’s son of Same all over again.......occult’s are growing in America and it’s becoming very evil and dark on horizon here in US....

[@dereksmith6713]

Somebody please offer this man some therapy. Otherwise, this is going to eat him alive.

[@marymoonen4001]

I am a counselor who specializes in trauma and PTSD I have worked with survivors of 9/11 and other major crisis interventions. Counselors are already available for them and they are aware of the resources. I just pray that he avails himself, help is there for him right this minute

[@cobracommander9138]

This poor guy is beating himself up for not carrying his gun on him and returning fire. I bet the cops that stood outside for 80 minutes and had training, guns, body armor, and did nothing while kids inside were being slaughtered, I bet those cops sleep like babies with no remorse for not saving those kids.

[@cmillybetch4789]

It’s always “what could have I done” ” “I wish I did this, that”, etc.. you try to convince yourself that we live in a world where hopefully the situation is fine cause it seems to scary and unrealistic for anything this bad to go down. Unfortunately we live in a sick sad f*cking world. I hope this poor man doesn’t carry guilt with him. He deserves peace. I’m sure so much questioning was going on.. scary situations like this happen in a blink of an eye.

[@JP-yt3hd]

World is everything u cant describe it as sick and sad. Or beautiful and peaceful

[@mrade5321]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Don't beat yourself up man. You failed no one. It could have been any of us in the same situation.

[@adrianjeffrey2897]

He could have tackled the shooter and sacrificed his own life so the children didn't have to die

[@MangelBanselmo]

@@adrianjeffrey2897 bruh. Really? Like everyone is saying. No one would have known he was going to an elementary school next. You don't see every person throwing themselves at someone with an assault rifle. Be real.

[@upthechels6246]

@@adrianjeffrey2897 shut up

[@mrade5321]

@@adrianjeffrey2897 I also could have picked the right numbers and won the lottery. Silly me.

[@juliaweber212]

@@adrianjeffrey2897 this real not a movie

[@raging_berzerk359]

Man the guilt that poor man is feeling…he had no way of knowing. Man I hope he can find a way to rest easy at night

[@newlifeinchrist313]

But God

[@oginja1430]

@@newlifeinchrist313 isnt real

[@alluringstar5910]

Exactly! He shouldn't feel guilty it wasn't his fault I have no doubt if he knew what was going to happened definitely he would've taken the shooter out but like he said it just happened so fast, it's devastating. 😥

[@Ivan.A.Churlyuski]

@@oginja1430 your opinion.

[@susanstrickland6774]

Feel for that fella. He went to help what he thought was an accident victim. He could have been killed, and he is left feeling guilty. Sad.

[@mimi123b]

I hope he doesn't carry guilt for long and realizes it was not his fault and stop thinking of what ifs. all that does is make you feel worse. this was unfair to everyone who lost their life and the families left behind and very devastating but that killer was going to do damage even if it WASN'T that day. and even if that man tried to stop him he could have became a victim too. :(

[@paulette3269]

he wont need to with media and social media

[@alexandercoffman8319]

I agree.

[@tonyc4341]

I only wish he had his gun.

[@arkyr1570]

This guy is going to be haunted for the rest of his life with this moment

[@Peter-zg3em]

meh. he wouldn't have been able to do anything with a pistol in a tanktop against a dude with body armor and an assault rifle unless he got quite lucky. most likely he'd be another victim. what should haunt him is how he votes, if he's putting politicians in power that are paid by the gun lobby. that should keep you up at night.

[@AH-jf8uw]

Yeah that mask is going to haunt his life support

[@marymoonen4001]

I understand your empathy and appreciate your comment but I think it’s very important I just wanna tell you that I am a crisis counselor and I specialize in PTSD he is not necessarily gonna be haunted for the rest of his life if he gets help. Anytime there is a death even by natural causes we often question ourselves as the would’ve could’ve shut us, and I’m sure he will film self to help from somebody who specializes in this. I have worked with survivors from 911 the world Trade center, firefighters law-enforcement, and they can and do get better if they access help. Sometimes it doesn’t even TAKE that long to realize they can let go of guilt

[@deannamarie3746]

He couldn't have known what was about to happen, and hope he isn't too hard on himself. He could easily have been the first person that crazy kid shot if it went another way or if he pulled out a gun on him at that point,

[@nofurtherwest3474]

What I wonder is - do they not lock the school doors? I don't think they do, my kid's school doesn't and I wonder why they don't. Sure it's not a perfect thing but any amount of slowing someone down can help.

[@koopaa-]

Some people would have rather pull a gun though and die trying. He gives me the vibes that he would do it if he still had the gun in his trunk.

[@jameskearney4100]

He is hard on himself because he had a way to stop it. But that day he chose not to carry. I would be the same. God Bless him and most of all those that died!!!

[@thomashill3457]

@@nofurtherwest3474 they don't lock the doors because if a fire was to break out the people would be stuck inside

[@franksmith8210]

He should be hard on himself… if he had a gun on him he could have engaged the kid and stopped him. Instead he decided to be a sheep and not fight back.

[@momsinc.540]

it wasnt an "automatic", that military and law inforcement use those as assault rifles. it was a "semi automatic" like people use for hunting and home protection

[@haydenharris3059]

Mom's Do animals have ar15s or is a shooter that needs one a really crap shot. Protection at home, gosh you live in a damaged society. 💔

[@harrybalz525]

The news media told him what to say to make it sound more scarier.People will believe anything they see on that idiotbox.

[@haydenharris3059]

Mom's Inc You and other pro guns people just don't get it. Those guns do protection and hunting and blow children and adults apart, now do you get it. 😠

[@GloBoyLoLo]

He's more brave than the cops. You can feel he regrets not having that pistol in his truck at that moment

[@liberatorxxx]

I bet this guy will never leave home without his pistol again!

[@supersaiyanbino]

It's so easy to dwell on things we could have done differently when we sit back and reflect....sad...

[@denisesurber8176]

Everybody does it. It's a useless waste of time, but I guess we can't help ourselves.

[@chopchop1437]

Emphasis on "when we sit back" Because that's all we do until the next one

[@AK4974U]

Mexican citizens in Mexico wish they had tge same firepower as Americans to outnumber the cartels and get rid of the senseless violence gun bans cause

[@supersaiyanbino]

@@denisesurber8176 real talk, in the grand scheme it's human nature to do it when deep down we know it doesn't matter

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yeah

[@NothingMatterz]

"No cops were there at that time..." This is why you need to keep the 2nd Amendment. Don't forget the mass shooting in WV which was averted, thanks to a woman who was armed. We won't see much of this in the news though...

[@markmark5664]

Just stop. Many more lives would've been saved if guns were banned rather than keeping the 2nd Amendment

[@titanusgodzillaa4274]

This man had a pistol, the gunman who was more than half the age of this man had rifles and pistols, just stfu

[@kickinkrys1]

More guns is not the answer. NEED POLICY and change preventing guns getting into the wrong hands.

[@Eric-mg6yr]

Delusional folks in the comment section

[@d.minaru7707]

@@markmark5664 your crazy af, the police DID nothing.

[@brothablink]

This man's testimony shows the importance of "good people" being able to carry firearm.....

[@tman8939]

I agree, had he had his gun he maybe could of stopped this from happening, of course there would have been little news coverage on it had he shot the gunman.

[@ButternutDonut]

It also shows the importance of making the choice everyday to strap on the bulky heavy thing. Yeah it sucks, but it's your duty. No days off. Don't make the same mistake this guy did.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yeah exactly

[@greeneyejuana6570]

The gun shop salesperson must have thought that the killer was "good people".

[@lukedrake6486]

I feel his guilt, he will carry it the rest of his life, constantly going over how or what could have been done differently. Feel bad for him.

[@guitardzan5641]

His guilt is useless....The pistol HE WAS NOT CARRYING would have been useful. Are you a good person? Are you a responsible citizen? Where is YOUR WEAPON?

[@garyrolen8764]

I hope he carries his gun from now on. I hope he never needs to use it. I hope he isn't too hard on himself.

[@bobsullivan5714]

@@garyrolen8764 Yes. This is the exact right kind of person who SHOULD BE ARMED. I'm sure this man would also be saddened if he had killed the shooter. As he should. But he would also know that lives were saved. What"s done is done. He has nothing to feel guilty abouf. It's time to move on.

[@marymoonen4001]

I would like to say , I appreciate your comment, but as a trauma counselor, pls know people CAN and DO Recover from feelings of guilt. I have worked with SURVIVORS and FIRST RESPONDERS on 9/11. I would just like us to believe in the healing powers and that if he gets help and stays with it he will be able to let go of that unnecessary burden.

[@lukedrake6486]

@@marymoonen4001 Everyone is different unfortunately. And I can tell you that from personal experience. I usually assume the worst from my situation, cause I'm living it. 21 years ago, I was a stupid 16 year old that shattered the lives of two families, taking two innocent lives. I was driving home from a party, completely intoxicated. I had 4 others in the car with me. I fell asleep at the wheel, driving off the road and into a decent cliff. I killed my best friend who was in the front seat and another in the middle seat in the back. I only served a few months in jail, while I destroyed two lives and ruined the lives of their families. I've been through decades of treatment for my guilt, and can tell you, I never have fully gotten over it. I have been a lot better, but that will always stay with me. My situation is a bit different from this guy since I was personally responsible for two people losing their lives, but still.

[@pnieto1796]

Bet the cops at the scene don’t even feel as guilty as he does

[@zac3392]

This is the story that needs to be told… ALL GOOD CITIZENS ARM YOURSELF AND PROTECT OUR KIDS!!!

[@marauder3026]

Exactly!!!

[@tammermashni8541]

I truly believed him when he said he could've laid him out that man didn't say that without meaning it and he didn't say it trying to brag or get fame ..he feels bad

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Me too

[@peterrossi4420]

Or he could have been killed too. AR15 is more powerful than a pistol.

[@txtom]

Hindsight is 20/20. Don't be to hard on yourself sir!

[@errorloading8131]

“I could’ve laid him down”💀

[@Gothams_Arkham_Knight]

“BUT CHA DIDNT”

[@Monkforilla]

Lives could’ve been saved ,

[@zachio69]

He was up all night thinking of that.

[@IndraShining]

Ts had me dead lmaooo

[@joanbenson4381]

Could have, would have....didn't.

[@SharpPear]

I hope this man gets therapy. PTSD/ trauma is a wicked thing to deal with. So sad.

[@lordhumungus7911]

And who has confronted the shooter's mother to ask why she ignored her kid and failed to bond?

[@RobertDixon-sw3dz]

The most effective way to prevent or greatly reduce these types of incidents would be to implement more intelligent and sophisticated security measures. You really have to eliminate the opportunity for an unauthorized armed person to enter these types of facilities.

[@shiTheadith]

Exactly. Try walking into a prison with a weapon. We better protect our prison population than our kids. Sad

[@vanene4480]

Yes.

[@doomguy510]

@@shiTheadith You havent heard about shootings in prisons?

[@doomguy510]

@@shiTheadith btw Prisons aren't a good comparison to the real world. Prisoners lost their Human Rights, like freedom of movement etc. Also prisoners murder each other all the time.

[@petermalkia8088]

Did they not have armed guard in the school?! That’s what I see in the news, and that the guard even talked to the dude…?

[@pheddupp]

The witness took his pistol out of his truck just a couple of days ago. I carry my pistol in a holster on my side pretty much everywhere, I will never have to say what if.

[@bikesbullets9080]

Thank you! ;)

[@matthewmatthew9485]

As a citizen of the UK gun crime is very low here because nobody has guns and nobody can walk into a shop and buy one over the counter like buying sweets. School shootings like this just don't happen here also. Americans can go about there rights to bare arms which is outdated over a hundred year old law but answer me this. You can defend yourself with a pistol and hand gun which is one thing perfectly adequate enough. Why the hell should you be allowed to buy and need a powerful automatic army style combat rifles on the streets. This is what has to change they shouldn't be on general sale. The shop who sold them to him should be held accountable only cares about profits. Not questioning why a 18 year old is buying two powerful weapons like that.

[@bikesbullets9080]

@@matthewmatthew9485 Spoken like a TRUE Red Coat!! Nobody gives a SH*T what you think Red Coat!!

[@keithdior1657]

Do you think you would have won vs the AR 15 at a good distance just curious

[@pheddupp]

@@keithdior1657 I can't say for sure but if I'm going to die trying something then saving kids would be top of the list. I would have given that psychopath Hell until one of us couldn't fight anymore.

[@Ama-wt3ux]

It's insane! The ripple effects that its had all bc of one person who chose to set out to do evil! I feel bad for Mr. Vargas, and HE was trying to help.

[@nikitalondon4148]

What a compassionate gentleman, not hesitating to run to someone's assistance only to be shot at by the monster that took so many innocent lives. He is so upset thinking he could have done more and that's really heartbreaking.

[@itsyaboychico4203]

This is my hometown I grew up here, did my elementary time there at this school . I still love here and never would I ever think this would happen.

[@marymoonen4001]

I’m so sorry that you and everybody in your hometown is dealing with this and praying for you that you all get the support and resources you need to heal as you work through your grief and shock

[@relevation0]

Let the guy tell the story! Sounds like the cops just let him waltz in there.

[@vampiraJ]

He shot 3 armed officers. That doesn’t sound like a waltz to me.

[@nancybaggerly6817]

@Robo Redneck all the cops on the scene need to be let go.. they could have saved all 21 lives

[@AtreVire]

@@vampiraJ and? There were like ten out there. You're saying one guy can hold off five squad cars worth of cops, many of whom had semi automatic rifles with them?

[@johnatkins3017]

This man's story shows why we can't depend on the police to protect us. I wish that he had brought his gun that day. Imagine...

[@JSSTyger]

Why are assault rifles even allowed to be sold? All they are good for is ASSAULT.

[@billsmith2442]

I still can’t understand how so many beautiful children are just gone

[@smaharg4656]

This poor man! He feel so guilty knowing he maybe could have laid him down before he killed all these precious souls.. omg.. my heart hurts for each and everyone of the family..

[@zenwolf6128]

It saddens me to say that I wish the man did have his gun in the car so that he could have stopped the shooter. We need a hero in such dark times. But then again he could have lost his life as well. Either way it was not his fault and I hope he gets some help to get through the mental trauma. I also pray for all the loved ones affected by such a horrific heartbreaking tragedy!! 💔😢🙏🏻 I pray that we find a solution asap!!

[@deadnorth8333]

Based on the number of gun deaths per capita in 2019 alone, the states with the most gun violence are: Alaska - 24.4 Mississippi - 24.2 Wyoming - 22.3 New Mexico 22.3 Alabama - 22.2 Louisiana - 22.1 Missouri - 20.6 South Carolina - 19.9 Arkansas - 19.3 Montana - 19.3

[@beluga2342]

@@deadnorth8333 you should do HOMICIDE. gun deaths INCLUDE suicide which makes up MORE THAN HALF of gun deaths in the US....

[@sbdreamin]

heroes don't always live.

[@myb5558]

@@deadnorth8333 define gun violence plz. Can you tell me which states have the most homicides commited with guns?

[@deadnorth8333]

@@myb5558 Based on the number of gun deaths per capita in 2019 alone, the states with the most gun violence are: Alaska - 24.4 Mississippi - 24.2 Wyoming - 22.3 New Mexico 22.3 Alabama - 22.2 Louisiana - 22.1 Missouri - 20.6 South Carolina - 19.9 Arkansas - 19.3 Montana - 19.3

[@smooktober7639]

dude is gonna remember this his whole life, constantly blaming himself, asking "what if", and even though all of us know that it's not his fault he will never believe us and continue to beat himself up over it. I wish him nothing but the best.

[@twilagullatt4344]

Thank you for sharing this video with me. May God continues to bless everyone.

[@adamc3811]

I’m sure the people should feel safe now that they know cops will stand around while children are being murdered.

[@zekeharrold9285]

We can all say what we…. Coulda Woulda Shoulda Fact is Hearing a AR-15 is very intimidating. In that moment dude just didn’t want to get shot

[@phoenixflamegames1]

Can’t really blame him for that instinctive decision

[@lowercase21]

Damn though just think if he had that pistol things could have changed.. I think there should always be a secret armed security at every school so this will never happen again!! At my old high school there's a sign In front that warns there are armed teachers so that the school can protect they're students. I live in Oklahoma so it might sound weird to others.

[@patrickkerner1471]

Thought the same thing.

[@Mark-ml2vu]

He just said he was shooting at police but no police were there at that time a second later?

[@themapples288]

He was referring to him shooting at the funeral home workers who were also attempting to render aid.

[@elil8598]

Fck man I would be replaying the whole thing over my head if I was him a lot of “what ifs” will be keeping me up. I feel for that man

[@Supermariohoops24]

The dude said "I could've laid him down" and that would have been great to save the many lives lost... However, knowing the cops from that area, he would have suffered serious consequences as well. In hindsight he'd appear a hero, but in respect to the moment we'd consider him the villain.

[@AK4974U]

And have his gun rights revoked for discharging a firearm near a gunfree zone

[@MrBeafyYT]

and people would call him a “racist” because would’ve been a white man who shot a man of colour…

[@rogerj.3640]

Very true. Law enforcement would have shot him first then asked questions after. In their opinion, no one but them should have guns. Cowards in blue.

[@KatieBellino]

@@AK4974U Not in this case. I firmly believe he would have had a self defense claim given the kid had 2 guns on him and had already shot his grandmother.

[@bikesbullets9080]

@@KatieBellino BINGO!

[@deewalker6944]

How come this guy could get into the school in first place! Need better security at the entrance? Bless everyone involved! So sorry for your tragic loss of innocent lives.

[@chopchop1437]

Imagine thinking middle schools are protected like military bases.

[@river8760]

Dee Walker, he stormed in there with guns, the staff are going to do everything they can to stop him getting further into the school, but there is only so much they can do when he is shooting at them. It’s not their fault in any way, they are going to experience ptsd from this horrible situation.

[@fishinfool3795]

@@chopchop1437 Better than dead innocent children at the hands of a madman.

[@SierraArms]

Another possible "good man with a gun" . With so many of them good guys, you must be feeling really safe right about now.

[@jayjohn9680]

This dude just told you EXACTLY WHY a gun in the right hands saves lives. 🤯🤯🤯

[@sarahcarrizales9759]

Yep. That is why gun control isn't as easy as an issue that people think it is. It's bad when bad people use guns for the wrong reasons but it's also bad when good people can't have a gun to protect themselves from the bad people with guns.

[@josiebaez3520]

Y’all act like gun laws will eliminate all guns. Read the laws before y’all comment.

[@sarahcarrizales9759]

@@josiebaez3520 Did I read it wrong? He is saying guns are needed.

[@cald1421]

The ONE day a Texan elder left home without his gun. Utterly tragic and goes to show; it’s never the gun. It’s the man

[@AK4974U]

Guns do stop bad peoples though have you forgotten the texan that stopped the church shooting that was armed with an ar15 he saved alot people that day

[@krafterzdavid1757]

But guns baaaaaad they go boooom💥💥💨

[@MangelBanselmo]

@@krafterzdavid1757 so do my cheeks

[@krafterzdavid1757]

@@MangelBanselmo 😳😂🤣

[@MangelBanselmo]

@@krafterzdavid1757 😆

[@Luiiciano]

To all my fellow brothers, fathers, grandfathers reading this, let’s make an oath to never allow this to happen again irrespective of what the politicians do. Each of us is to get armed if we are not, train if we are not and swear to defend each other’s women and children as if they were our own or so help us God die trying. This society needs us to step up and assume our place.

[@AmyintheMountains]

God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@garym51124]

Absolutely....politicians get security 24/7 off our dime...yet the children cant?

[@tacos.420]

You’re delusional

[@truckfump-no45]

You idiot. Get rid of the guns.

[@DD-jd3nr]

I get this is a small town and this isn’t something that happens everyday but how many people encountered this man armed to the teeth and covered in body armor before he got to that school and the cops couldn’t stop him before? I mean this is just ridiculous. It’s almost as if he was asking to be caught before he got to the school. What tf were the cops doing what were the dispatchers doing. Did nobody get a call of an armed maniac shooting at people in broad daylight. Law enforcement failed this town. The school failed too for not being on lockdown with every door locked while already reported gunman was on the loose in the area. So sad for these families cause this should have been prevented.

[@captainwho1]

I agree. Not to be a fact checker but he didn't have any body armor. That was an error in the initial reporting probably from the cops. He had some sort of vest on for armor (I think) but there was no armor in it. Maybe this fact will change along with all the other facts that are constantly changing (uggh).

[@paulclancy9912]

@@dperry428 how about blame the shooter oh why dont we lock up the parants like crumblys o yea no political gain and wrong complextion

[@captainwho1]

@@dperry428 McCawley recitation of timeline: "Teacher reemerges from the school in a panic and apparently calls 911. 911 call at 11:30 that there was a crash and a man with a gun".

[@captainwho1]

@@dperry428 11:31 patrol vehicles get to the funeral home. SRO officer was off campus, heard the 911 call at 11:30 and immediately sped to the scene but unfortunately drove right by the shooter who was hunkered down behind a vehicle. Shooter begins shooting up the school from the outside and enters the school through the teacher's propped open exterior door at 11:33 and fires at least 100 rounds into room 111 and/or 112. At 11:35 3 Uvaldi PD officers enter through the same exterior door that the shooter entered through. They engage the shooter to some extent and 2 of them take grazing wounds and retreat.........etc... Clearly you are wrong according to McCraw timeline from the security camera timestamps.

[@DomO22]

wasn’t the 18 year old wearing body armor, so imagine if that guy tried shooting at him with his hand gun before he walked in that school. he most likely wouldn’t be here today

[@britybearx3]

“i could have laid him down”

[@Alcoholpad]

Unfortunately He could’ve been another victim. Praying for the little souls loss and their families

[@mundodacacaepescanoseua]

Situations like this proofs how important it is to be caring a gun on you at all times.

[@somegeekguy]

1:20 exactly. And shooters always know where to go to do these “mass shootings” nothing better than gun free zones. Safest place you can be on earth is a gun store/range. Rip to these kids and teachers. And shame on the officers for being cowards.

[@flyerb5041]

I hope this man doesn't blame himself. He didn't do anything wrong. Even if he had his gun in his truck, it's not to say that things would've turned out as he had hoped. This man was lucky he still has his life. All of this is so sad. These killings are so senseless. All of these precious little kids as well as the teachers should be alive and well. The wounded should never had been shot. I'm so tired of these Politicians who are sending their "thoughts and prayers". Your words mean nothing. Your lack of action because of your heavy pockets speaks volumes. I heard that the NRA is having a convention in Houston. I'm assuming that Mr. Abbott, Mr. Patrick and Mr. Paxton will be there front and center.

[@ezy1411]

Don’t stress yourselves over what could’ve happened , just work on what can you do to make a change so this won’t happen again.

[@laprechaun12]

This incident keeps hitting a new low every time I hear more about

[@stefanogizzler]

Humanity is not humanity anymore the MURDERER did not need any help or any mercy whatsoever!!! My whole heart goes out to all those affected, I don't live in America myself, what a damn horrible place where children are slaughtered for going to school meant to be the safest place.

[@mattjingles5758]

I call bs. nice story bud

[@portlandsamber]

That poor guy will always wonder if he could have done something more Meanwhile, the police and elected officials will never ask themselves that question and will reiterate to themselves that they did what they were supposed to do and that going home to their family is more important than saving yours.

[@johnalexander4513]

Yeah and if you had “laid him down” you’d be in jail today.

[@roxannevlogs7329]

Thank you for coming forward and speaking out. But don’t do this to yourself. You did what you could. It was law enforcement who failed those babies and teachers.

[@jamesbourne2142]

But at that time The shooter was not at the school why did the cops wait till the shooter was at the schoolWhy did the cops wait so long

[@kimberlylay1005]

DIVERSION: THE COPS WAITED AN HOUR BEFORE GOING INTO THE SCHOOL! THEY HELD ONE MOM ON THE GROUND BY FORCE..

[@BrandyH-eh9up]

I would really like to know why!! This burns me up. They would be putting bullets in me i would have been running in there

[@maryozel7045]

It's just so tragic. I am so sorry for all those families.

[@joshrichards9121]

That’s rough. We had a mass shooting here in Charleston, West Virginia one day after Uvalde. The shooter shot at a graduation/birthday party after being told to slow down his speeding vehicle due to children playing in the area. He was a multi time felon that illegally had a firearm. He fired an assault rifle into a crowd of 20-30 people. He was shot dead by a legally armed woman in the area. No innocent life was taken. No innocent person was shot.

[@mikeadams8708]

Why do we protect politicians and judges in courthouses so much but not our own children in school? Maybe, we should start protecting our children for once.

[@mariaelenaguajardofigueroa9144]

Mike, You are correct !!! Why ? School should be Always with protection !!! It is a Must today, everywhere.

[@n0madtv]

Why is nobody talking about how the cops chased him and he crashed BEFORE going into the school? Edit: Let me correct myself, They weren't chasing him until after the crash...the cops showed up to the crash scene, where he shot at them and hit 2 cops THEN made his way into the school. This was reported by MSN and other sources. There's also video of him walking around outside the school before going in.

[@stevenmartinez8855]

At no point did they say he was being chased. The man even said no cops were there at that time.

[@auroramothergoddess]

What do you mean

[@chloemoneyyy9405]

Wow I didn’t no that

[@StevenTorres.NYC-CA]

@@stevenmartinez8855 border patrol apparently was chasing him

[@stevenmartinez8855]

@@StevenTorres.NYC-CA in interviews some officials said no chase occurred and they only got the call after the crash

[@cm7884]

I pray this man would heal quickly. Lord please take away his feelings of guilt and regret. Give Him peace father. Help him to stop thinking about it over and over and let Him hear what you have to say to Him . Thank You Yeshua. Amen

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

Nothing will change, this is America.

[@ElimGarakSpoonHead]

So leave

[@richardshiflett5181]

Nah. You should leave

[@kingrama521]

@@ElimGarakSpoonHead telling people to leave won't fix it either.

[@faithmgtow]

@@kingrama521 You wanna fix it? Start believing in God. We'll all be magnitudes better off if you started doing that.

[@aldenweaver8237]

And this folks is why we don’t take guns away from people. The bad people will always find a way to get there hands on one but the good people won’t be able to do anything about it. Just like drugs, is it illegal yes. Do they still get them yes.

[@surpriseimblack]

Whoever left that door open two times in a row needs to be arrested for criminal negligence. If people selling fentanyl can get arrested for felony murder you should be able to get arrested for leaving an elementary school door wide open.

[@andrewheavenridge7955]

Imagine going on the news to say you could have done something but didn't. Lmao

[@robertbolding4182]

turns out the cops didn't get to him quick enough but we have yet to learn how he got inside a locked-up school, some news says he just walked inside like it was an open campus.

[@barrymccockiner9816]

That’s how my high school is there’s 4k kids and you can walk right through the front door with no backpack or id lmao it’s how it’s always been

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

The school didn't have doors that locked and unlocked from the inside only.

[@Brucev7]

Reported-People who knew him said he had been evil for a long, long time. Fights, rode in a car, shooting people with a BB gun. School's front and classroom doors, were unlocked. They were supposed to be locked. School got lax. Demon Possessed, Mentally Ill.

[@maximolacerante8808]

Exactly, schools have a duty to protect kids and the first thing they are failing to do is to secure their premises. It doesn’t matter as much “how easily it is for anyone to buy a gun” this has more to do with “how easily it is for anyone with a long gun to enter a campus unauthorized”. There can be twenty armed shooters outside but if they cant enter the school guess what there wont be students killed.

[@imjustaguy8232]

@@QuantumPyrite_88.9 that's crazy. I live in a conservative part of Indiana and worked at a middle school as custodian and they had that and were very safety conscience. There was also very little to no bullying there. It was a community. That's what is needed in these times. Social media has caused so much suffering..

[@tammyforbes2101]

It takes a few days to a few weeks for PTSD to kick in I feel like this poor old boy gonna have it for a bit!! First time he actually hits rem sleep it’s on he will be right back there and just as helpless! 😢 it’s horrible!

[@belowfray5251]

Sir, Thank you for Carrying. More good people should. This is why.

[@sarahcarrizales9759]

I hate how people are blaming this guy....😤 Road rage incidents happen all the time involving guns, it doesn't mean that he knew the guy was going to go shoot up an elementary school afterwards.

[@ElimGarakSpoonHead]

This is bs

[@MrJonesy2121]

Where was the school security officer when this was happening

[@BrandyH-eh9up]

I heard that he approached him so why were no shots fired?

[@petermalkia8088]

@@BrandyH-eh9up Exactly! The security guard talked to a man with ar15, in school grounds… Talked!!! Look into the security dude, his motives and his affiliations with the shooter!

[@PsychoOnSteam]

the fact that the shooter crashed before the shooting happened is terrifying for some reason... like he's so crazed that he got in a car crash and still walked in a school and shot people

[@stephengrco2562]

All the way from west Africa but i’am so much in pain . May their souls rest in perfect peace

[@LourdesGzz]

I feel bad for this man, he's thinking what if and could've, and losing sleep even though it wasn't his responsibility to stop the shooter and those who had the obligation to do so didn't even tried for an hour

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Shows what a good man he is

[@hj-kd2nc]

I hate the way they edit these videos. Did Mr. Vargas say, he ran down to help the suspect because the car wrecked and possibly needed help but the suspect had yet to see him.. The suspect exited the vehicle with an automatic weapon, shot at least 2-3 times at them (meaning the police?) then spotted Mr. Vargas, who was already in motion to run, then the suspect took shots at Mr. Vargas. He goes on to say, no cops were there at the time ( I presume at the moment of the wreck) and if he had his gun the suspect would have been dead. The editing of the video awkwardly gives the illusion that Mr. Vargas statement has some timeline issues. It seems like Mr. Vargas saw the wreck before the police were around and he attempted to reach the vehicle, then the police arrived seconds after Mr. Vargas began making his way towards the vehicle. The statement by the reporter that the suspect did not want help makes it seem like Mr. Vargas or the police had made contact with the suspect and then started firing. Unfortunately, if that is indeed what happened. The police failed to intercept the shooter before he got to the school. If that is the case then he was so far ahead of the police when he encountered a school official and was rebuffed yet found an unlocked entrance and got into the school.

[@renbav]

This is exactly what I was thinking too. It edited so strange. I was starting to think I was the only person who caught that. Seems to be going over everyone's head. I saw another interview where a reporter stated law enforcement engaged the shooter at the crash site. It's a little bizarre the way this new station edited the interview to cut out who was "them". I think when he said there was no police "at the time" he was possibly referring to before the police got to the crash scene and engaged the shooter, but the news station positioned that clip towards the end of the video to give a false sense of timeline according to the sequence of the witness's interview. Also when he says "at the time" that implies police were there at some point otherwise he would've just not said "at the time". I also found it odd that he said he thinks about what he could've done differently, but if the police in fact weren't ever there wouldn't your first thought be I should've called the police.

[@hj-kd2nc]

​@@renbav I also saw a story where law enforcement engaged with the shooter at the crash site. However judging by the admissions of the police department today, the story's time lime is completely out of wack. If they had engaged at the crash, they still let the suspect get to the school. If he got to the school and encountered someone who did not allow entry, how did the person at the door not hear the shootout. Shouldn't the person on duty found it strange to encounter a man with guns after hearing a shoot out. The story being told now is that the school's guard was napping in a car and a teacher propped open a back door. One thing that can't be denied is the hour long stand down once the gunman was inside and the officers who restrained parents from entering the building while children died.

[@hornet224]

There are so many errors in judgement that in sequence caused this tragedy to happen. Columbine, Parkland, and now Uvalde all played out the same.

[@ILLTHIRST]

"I could of layed him down" yeah i doubt you have enough skill for that sir, considering you don't even know the difference between automatic and semi automatic

[@Melli6000]

I will never again question why my husband is carrying his pistol to every single place we go. I pray to God this guy does not carry this guilt with him. None of this is a result of him not having his fire arm.

[@doomguy510]

Have you ever heard of Dr. Suzanna Gratia-Hupp?

[@Melli6000]

Not until you spoke of her. I just went and listened to her story... Wow. My husband insist on carrying his gun everywhere and sometimes I tell him " really? Do you honestly think you are going to need that?" As time goes on and mass shootings happen I begin to knock destinations off to not question him about. Movie theaters, eateries, grocery stores etc. I'm now beginning to see none of us are safe anywhere smh.

[@EJ257IHI]

@@Melli6000 Finally someone with common sense. People carry pistols and even rifles in the car. There is a whole lot to it, but if it's done correctly, it could be quite helpful.