Minneapolis firefighters defend themselves from attacker after woman seeks refuge | FOX 9 KMSP

[@SirJamesIGamerfuzion]

He attempted to run down someone with his vehicle that is attempted murder also if that female did not make it to the fire station there is a 100% chance they be reporting about her death but yet gets no charging on that… what a joke

[@blauer2551]

Something like attempted vehicular man-slaughter, but he should get the book thrown at him

[@fukyu4131]

@@evagengler9666 they should of axed him a question

[@drpainglove3389]

@@blauer2551 Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can 'attempt' manslaughter because isn't manslaughter accidental? Wouldn't this be aggravated(or attempted) assault with a deadly weapon? I'm no legal expert though so I could be totally mistaken.

[@c.odubhlaoich2948]

Black privilege.

[@blauer2551]

@@drpainglove3389 You forced me to look it up. So it can be voluntary or involuntary. Attempted implies that there was not the intent to kill. Just a bunch of legal BS if you ask me.

[@Useless22]

The fact that he didn’t get attempted murder charges is absurd.

[@youcancallmemaster2680]

He is black and blacks are now gods that can do no wrong according to the Democrats.

[@gowsidogpoo]

Forget attempted murder, this is Minneapolis. The DA will let this guy walk

[@martygufler2621]

You’re not serious are you?

[@firebirdude2]

@@youcancallmemaster2680 Instantly brings race and politics into everything. Your attitude is the problem.

[@ruskimuejek665]

@@firebirdude2 no not holding individuals accountable for their actions is the problem

[@norskawarrior1919]

Kudos to the firefighters for ensuring her safety and once again putting their lives on the line to save others. He's clearly a threat to society. He doesn't belong walking the streets anymore. May she get some therapy and additional help in moving and cutting ties to that entire life.

[@jaxjax3842]

@clot shot and she's probably back with him too.

[@norskawarrior1919]

@clot shot hmm...he might be, but that is a reflection on the failed justice system. He was threatening not just the woman but firefighters as well. I do believe that falls under harsher laws than a regular d.v. If he is out, blame the failed system for not doing it's job.

[@norskawarrior1919]

@@jaxjax3842 Why the need to blame the victim? If he's out, it's another failure of the judicial system. Not the victim. Understanding the psychology involved in d.v is better than throwing out opinions without the understanding of how things get to this point. Sad really.

[@customconnections2425]

@@norskawarrior1919 Not really need to blame the victim, but when there is two people involved in this instance and you don’t know what she did or did not do to possibly set this off, gotta think it out. Not saying its just cool either way, nor do I condone this type of behavior. Just saying you can’t jump conclusions without a full investigation. You have to be pretty pissed to fight with the whole fire department, or an out of control piece of shit that need a stompout, and incarceration. That said, women are not always 100% innocent when shit like this happens. That’s all I’m saying. They can be evil as well. We’re human.

[@jurisram1]

That was not a"domestic" dispute. It was a "business" dispute.

[@ShoJ369]

I'm so glad that woman had the foresight to ask the firefighters for help, I dread to think what the consequences would be otherwise. Thank God they were there and able to help, God bless them all.

[@dianebryan8595]

Thank God the firefighters were there for her, imagine the strength the man had to take on all of them. The poor woman wouldn't have had a chance against him alone. I hope she's recovering well after such trauma. Thank you to all firefighters for their service 🙏 And the police

[@JonnoPlays]

I can't believe they didn't throw the book at this guy.

[@tylerkriesel8590]

This is Minneapolis… if they did, you would have seen another riot.

[@t.g.7180]

LEft NUt bag DA’s never “throw the book” at po bLaCk man

[@Chevalier_knight]

They should have thrown the axe.

[@JohnDoe69986]

@@tylerkriesel8590 maybe. Shit maybe this society is on its last legs and almost everyone has some sort of psychological disorder. This over stresses our judicial system combined with all the political and public pressure we put on cops. Eventually this catches up to a society, I’ve been reading about what the war on terror has done to some of our tier one operators and it’s not good. These elite units on their worse day are still better than everyone else. But what about our cops? What has the war on drugs generation after generation done to our police officers? What has it done to the rest of society? I mean we could quite literally be full of prisoners with psychological problems so that there’s not room for your average criminal.

[@panther7584]

@@JohnDoe69986 The order is out of balance, the general people are dumber than the government and that's never good

[@candeezymarie9827]

They saved her life that day. She was about to be a statistic.. good on this FD!

[@Gfysimpletons]

There’s always another day for her………he’ll get bond!

[@edwardsilva895]

He won't be in long....they'll bond him out

[@rogusmith2630]

Im sure hes been released and will be looking for her

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Thats the sad part, shes a stat already. He'll "Change", (For five minutes) she'll go back, and he'll kill her, or paralyze her, something permanent like that.

[@shawnsutube]

She’s probably back with him before he even got released. Hell, she probably bailed him out!

[@jerrythomas463]

Glad you guys are safe. Old retired fireman here. This world is nuts

[@paulpaul93]

Indeed. Well said.

[@DoctorVic]

Enjoy your retirement, many thanks for your services.

[@christiansantamaria7233]

It is indeed nuts sir.

[@presidenttnediserp428]

What's a retired firefighter to do?🤔

[@yogarocks611]

So true sir and thank you for everything you've done for us.

[@ceasormayhem101]

Look at those guys. Talking so matter-of-factly and remaining cool. It's crazy how these guys can remain so collected in such unusual situations.

[@alexcunningham1647]

Thank god they're firefighters

[@laur7247]

it's part of what they do, and even though i dont doubt they're strong mentally these things have got to take a toll on them, what firefighters put themselves through for the good of other people is amazing and underappreciated

[@pateintprosper9382]

SO happy they are all OK! They are heroes protecting her while risking their own lives. God bless.

[@nopandakit8051]

Good people to help a stranger in a dangerous situation. These firefighters are heroes everyday. Thank you for all your service.

[@tedkeenan3341]

Not everyday

[@nopandakit8051]

@@tedkeenan3341 Really? So your job requires you to leave your family for 24 hours at a time, keep a schedule that has you sleeping odd hours even when you aren't at work, keep in top physical shape while dealing with injuries, deal with the trauma of seeing people killed and maimed as part of your daily duties, and on the worst days actually put your life in danger to save a stranger? Heroes are not actions heroes, they are everday people doing extraordinary things.

[@tedkeenan3341]

@@nopandakit8051 My job requires me to actually work and produce. The overwhelming majority of a fireman's workday, work week, work month, is doing nothing. Heroes to you maybe, not to me, not by a longshot.

[@nopandakit8051]

@@tedkeenan3341 You obviously have been watching tv shows or movies that depict firemen inaccurately. They do a lot of work during their "down time" at the station. You have some kind of grudge that is your issue to deal with. I just feel sorry for anyone who is bitter toward people that work hard to keep others safe.

[@tedkeenan3341]

@@nopandakit8051 Why don't you enlighten me and tell me a few of the things these "hard working" firemen do during their ever so plentiful "down time".

[@racketyjack7621]

You guys saved that woman's life no doubt. Well done fellas, well done.

[@garyK.45ACP]

You don't want to mess with firefighters. I was a cop for 36 years and firefighters are my heroes. The woman chose a good place to run...her boyfriend? Not so much. Bravo guys!

[@williampotts4404]

LOL WELL SAID

[@garyK.45ACP]

@@williampotts4404 Pretty simple logic...you don't mess with people that run INTO burning buildings. Just. Don't.

[@DoctorVic]

@@garyK.45ACP or collapsing skyscrapers. I volunteered in NY for a few years after 9/11; those folks are a special breed, nothing but the utmost respect and love for them.

[@mysteria_1305]

Thank you for protecting the city/county where you worked

[@garyK.45ACP]

@@mysteria_1305 It was my privilege to do so. I could not imagine a more rewarding career. Maybe being a firefighter? 😜

[@paris2070]

Remember, according to research, in case of domestic violence, the victim is at utmost danger when she/ he tries to leave the abuser. After that the highest risk is 2-3 weeks after leaving the abuser, and they say there is still some risk up to 1-2 year. Good for her to leave.

[@KY-vf4zd]

The one first responder you NEVER harm, a firefighter. Unarmed, running into burning structures, saving a life without ANY bias towards anyone or anything!

[@taterboob]

How about ANY first responder?

[@sirving1297]

Lol those are the only ones you should never harm? How about you just don't harm anyone and stick with that as your general guiding principle.

[@samsngdevice5103]

I found it insulting that this guy was released immediately from jail with zero bond bail conditions. It probably was a fun day for the firefighters to beat this guy up but If he did this to a police officer vs firefighter I predict he wouldn't have been let out with a zero bond. The judge should be removed.

[@brucejohnson1264]

That's an outrage! but no less than what I would expect from Minneapolis.

[@jeffmellow]

Keep on voting for Socialism/Democrat Party/Leftists and you get what you deserve. Criminals let go for free.

[@PershingOfficial]

@@jeffmellow no offense but it was to do with the specific person not a party in general imo

[@jeffmellow]

@@PershingOfficial Maybe. But, the Socialists policies where only society is to blame and not the individual's actions are more likely to be the reason why this guy is back on the streets without bail.

[@googleaccount2637]

@s1rhcs1vad you still don't comprehend liberal ideology promotes crime?

[@lynnegordon6749]

Thank you for your much needed service.

[@Hongobogologomo]

This wasnt their service, it was their obligation. We dont pay firemen to fight bad guys... Well, we dont really pay anyone to fight bad guys in minnesota anymore. This states Detroit bound at record pace.

[@ncredbird3998]

Our fire fighters are always heros but they went above and beyond in this. Pray for safety for this young woman and she's lucky they were there.

[@waterheaterservices]

Fire fighters need to be armed these days

[@fjb4932]

I'm STILL not convinced praying does more than making you feel good. She prayed and it didn't do much good. Am sure that nut job was praying to kill her. His prayers weren't answered, either ...

[@chrislane5145]

@@fjb4932 She is still alive.

[@ph11p3540]

@@waterheaterservices They would prefer not to be. They want to save lives not take them. Besides, they would see keeping a gun in the station more of a liability than an asset. Guns can be taken away or stolen when you least expect it.

[@XploreAz]

@@ph11p3540 just because you're armed doesn't mean your going to take a life. Being armed can save lives. If a life is taken, that is the perp's choice.

[@adelasalkanovic8913]

Thank you for your service 🙏 ❤ God bless you guys 👏🌟✌💪 Be safe.🙌

[@redstarseed514]

Thank you fire fighters for always ready to give a helping hand and always putting your self in harms way to save the day. You guys are awesome! We can’t thank you enough for your service.

[@Tattletale-Delta]

"After allegedly ramming..." No, he rammed into it. He did not allegedly do anything, it was done.

[@lindsaydale307]

It’s a stupid legal thing they need to do to cover themselves

[@user-ik4br3nk2w]

i guess hes also allegedly black

[@charlesmiv3842]

@@user-ik4br3nk2w and they say the left is obsessed over race lol.

[@richhauxwell7848]

Spun to Win, Word soup

[@kmarshirley]

Innocent until proven guilty. Whether it's spelled out in black and white this man has to face judgment first. You should feel lucky we have this in the US. Unfortunately the court of public opinion too often hurts innocent ppl when they allegedly did a crime. Just remember that it's there for our protection. And as someone who has been falsely accused of a crime and even though it amounted to nothing, within a day i was released from jail, I still think back to how fucked up it was that I wasn't just falsely accused, but by someone who I thought cared about me. He was purposefully trying to hurt me and discredit me bc he was afraid of his own consequences. Luckily for me I am a woman and so most charges, even when completely false, did not stick. I still had to spend a night in jail and I have never been in trouble with the law once in my entire life. I was the one who called the police and yet bc he lied and said i hit him when I've never laid a finger on anyone my entire life, I was the one arrested. I called crying on the phone for help and when when the police got there he said I punched him and with no evidence they arrested me and had me spend a night in jail. Keep in mind this was my house and I have no record and have never called the cops before and they just took his word even though at the time I was sober and he was shit faced drunk. It still traumatizes me and I think about it often and how someone who you think you know is actually heartless. Obviously this situation is different but just don't be quick to scream guilty when our society has done the right thing and for the most part innocent ppl do not get in trouble. After that my mugshot was put online even though I wasnt charged with anything and I was let out of jail the next morning. Where I work saw my mugshot and I had to tell ppl what happened. Every single one of them said they knew I would never hurt anyone so that made me feel a lot better knowing ppl i work with and know never thought I would hurt anyone. I still can't believe it happed to me. And if I was a man there is a good chance I would've had to deal with a lot more bullshit. Innocent until proven guilty. Even when the blood is on someone's hands.

[@cherista]

Thanks to all the strangers who helps other. Bless you guys.

[@tyriqthepharaoh1285]

Salute To Those Firefighters!

[@thosewhoknowknow778]

Thank God she got the help she needed. Hope justice gets served for him attacking fireman as well.

[@khakicampbell6640]

Those firefighters were too nice. The only problem with this story is that the perp wasn't injured. He earned at least a few corrective taps from that crowbar!

[@CliftonPhotographer]

I was thinking when it takes more than two people to hold somebody down, a couple of punches to the nuts will make sure they stay down! Remember this women if a man attacks you. Unless he's high on drugs it'll take him out in a couple of seconds!

[@ninny6296]

Our firefighters are so incredibly brave. I know I don’t live in your area, however, thank you for protecting your people of your community. She/they are lucky to have you❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelorosz272]

hell,...this ain't over.....wait till the judge let's him out on bond, he'll be back there to finish what he started......firefighters better arm up.

[@mssedmebich1621]

You were only wrong about the Bond. He didn't have to post any.

[@THE-michaelmyers]

These were my thoughts as well. I just hope the lady is in a safe place for now.

[@barowt]

The guy is going to end up killing someone 😢

[@davesnothere2782]

@@barowt the DA and other pols, bureaucrats dont care.

[@cowtownokla]

If it plays out like many domestic violence scenarios, she'll go back to him once he's out of jail....

[@birdenthusiast2095]

That’s frightening. Can you imagine what that woman has gone through? God bless those firemen. ✝️🙏

[@dlmoore525]

The woman needs to leave the city and not give her location out. He will be out on bail, and will try to find you and finish what he started. A victim protection order against him will not work!!

[@Mischa21xo]

Well it's too bad that people have to post their entire life and constantly communicate with people on a public forum such as Facebook and the like because that is how many of these people are usually tracked down. Time to delete all social media and then move and then she might have a chance.

[@TheTNPfan]

Great reporter! And great job of the firefighters! Heroes.

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

He'll get released . Notice attempted vehicular homicide wasn't a charge . He'll be bailed out by tomorrow .

[@fitfogey]

Yep he was.

[@vickiwoelfel5689]

No bail.. just out

[@stclairstclair]

WAZZZZZ UP St.Clair!

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

@@stclairstclair Wazzup stclair !!

[@charlesmiv3842]

Good, trigger all the right wingers 🤣

[@Star-hk6gc]

What the firefighters did was great! Now let’s hope this guy doesn’t get released on Monday!

[@amandahudson431]

Not very serious charges. He will get out if he can make bail. If she lives with him hope she leaves before he gets out

[@joshfrank1471]

@@amandahudson431 Girl wht do u consider serious then? Lol. Isn't this type of assault with a vehicle a felony?.

[@davidtherwhanger6795]

@@joshfrank1471 He was charged with Assault, Property Damage, and Making Threats. Not Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Vehicular Assault, Assault and Battery. So yeah. What he did was serious. But you can see already the DA and PD are not taking it very seriously.

[@Dachdogoriginal]

Released without bail. Wonder what the woman had decided?

[@Star-hk6gc]

@@Dachdogoriginal the guy was released without bail?

[@Frankjc3rd]

There is a personal safety expert years ago, that said when you're being mugged call out fire instead of police. Somebody in the audience asked what happens if the fire department shows up, he said it's simple they have axes. Apparently this man had no fear of large sharp objects.

[@lawoftheland5923]

That’s a dumb idea

[@rhoonah5849]

I have heard that before and the claim is because when someone screams "fire", people tend to come running to help but it someone screams "help" or "rape" or something like that, people tend to not want to get involved.

[@Dave-bu6bc]

@@rhoonah5849 I stopped to help a rape victim and was treated like a criminal by the police. If I heard someone shout rape now I'd turn up the music so I couldn't hear it anymore. If someone shouted fire I couldn't ignore it, I'd have to see if it was my property that was burning!

[@rhoonah5849]

@@Dave-bu6bc Wow that's a shame but what I find to really be the worst of it is that you're now so jaded that you'd let someone be raped instead of helping. Too bad and sorry you went through that. As a volunteer firefighter/EMT, I don't think I could ever ignore a cry for help whether it be for a fire or anything else.

[@davidtherwhanger6795]

@@rhoonah5849 At least Dave has reason to be jaded.

[@ritablanchard8133]

Prayers for our brave fire fighters.

[@Chef2451]

Glad they helped her. Definitely deserves more attention to show there are good people out there.

[@meredithhormel2975]

Great Job FireFighters 🙏 For The Woman

[@jstone7365]

These fire fighters saved a life in a way they probably never thought they'd have to. Bless these men, cuz if that woman didn't happen to come across that fire house she probably would have been killed.

[@mac-ju5ot]

See how they can be fellahs .thank you for protecting her i am certain she was so afraid. God bless stay safe out there

[@missynorris2055]

This was a well presented story. Actual news, how refreshing!

[@twotragediesinlife667]

Bless all those firefighters. Good work!

[@danhard8440]

and yet ordinary people are supposed to defend themselves against people like that without a police force FFS

[@razony]

Legal and HEAVELY ARMED!

[@tommyodonovan3883]

6 big firefighters were barely able to restrain him.

[@razony]

@@tommyodonovan3883 Exactly!

[@charlesstidham2788]

These 6 men struggled with him, 1 bullit would have had no problem stopping him and justice would be served, now he gets to go through court, get his sentence if it's anything and then appeal it taking forever and he ends up getting out with barely a mark on his record. What happened to personal accountability?

[@razony]

@@charlesstidham2788 Fear!

[@LaylaVaughan]

after "allegedly" ramming his truck into the fire station... "allegedly" I mean, I guess the truck could have just come to life and, after briefly surveying the shitty world in which it found itself, decided to ram intself into the building.

[@johnnostrand2320]

Not the first time a Chevy took its own life.

[@LaylaVaughan]

@@johnnostrand2320 Requiescat in pace lol

[@rodinunez5967]

They say allegedly so they wont be sued

[@LaylaVaughan]

@@rodinunez5967 allegedly!

[@jerryc3050]

@@rodinunez5967 No WaY!!!

[@Goodnightandgoodluck-c7m]

Great job guys! To those keyboard warriors who think that it's easy to subdue a lone person, it took 6 firefighters in this instance! Taser? they don't work 20% of the time. if you think it's that easy like in the movies or TV, put in your application at your municipal or state agencies. I'm sure recruiters would like to hear from you.

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

Yup tasers don't work in Minneapolis in winter when everyone is bundled in layers to keep warm.........

[@davidtherwhanger6795]

I can say that I have taken the full power of a Boat and Aircraft Crane traverse gear across the chest once when I was in the Navy. And I was still standing afterward. There are some people for whom a taser is just not that effective.

[@billwilson5341]

If drugs are involved, they can increase someone's strength by an amazing amount.

[@imperium9101]

Also, I don't think firefighters are armed with tasers.

[@Goodnightandgoodluck-c7m]

@@imperium9101 of course I know they are not armed in the proper sense. Did you not comprehend what was written above that you feel you had to respond?

[@Pokemc0831]

I am grateful to these firefighters for being an example

[@wonderwoman6232]

He's probably out on bail by now, and back together with this woman

[@bryanbrett8943]

They released him with no bail

[@lionxwarrior3004]

This is not what our fire services are for, but God bless them for protecting the woman.

[@Jfladager]

no shit sherlock....they were a group of men who helped a woman being chased by a psychopath.

[@joenorml4100]

Actually I don't recall any limit on when or where or how we protect lives. Myself and most other first responders in all services will do what we can to protect someone in danger, weather in a fire, trapped in a vehicle, or being followed or harassed by someone.

[@twhort6569]

@@joenorml4100 ..... unless it's Portland ore eee gawn then first responders ignore patriots being attacked by annn tee fuh 🙄

[@camcam1690]

the fuck is "This is not what our fire services are for" suppose to mean?

[@yeoldeseawitch]

@@camcam1690 firefighters arent trained to handle violent people, but somehow these meatheads are better than the meatheads at the police department in terms of dealing with them....

[@celestita8404]

Thank you to those firefighters who did the right thing and saved that lady

[@johnjerman3421]

shows truck rammed into the building then claims "allegedly" well OK then -

[@thomasmcewen5493]

It is Chinese, Allegedly trucks is the name of the company.

[@danielwanner8708]

Because they didn't see him get out of it , if he isn't found guilty or not charged he could sue for defamation of Character .lol it's a crazy world

[@PershingOfficial]

​@@danielwanner8708 nope....go look up why news agencies have to say allegedly

[@PershingOfficial]

One of the fundamental tenets of our legal system is that people are presumed innocent until proven otherwise. In every case involving an allegation that a person has committed a crime, it poses a legal risk to assert they are guilty of that crime before a court has determined their guilt. A media outlet might run the risk of being sued for defamation - which is a lawsuit seeking damages for publications that harm a person’s reputation - or being in contempt of court by influencing witnesses or people who may end up being on the jury in the case (see more on contempt below).

[@bryanp.1327]

I've been noticing a lot more news stations using the A word over the last year or so, or maybe it's just me? I think they're scared of declaring something of anything even though it's completely obvious. It's starting to get just a bit ridiculous.

[@therealrobstark2916]

Such a charming city

[@karenbennett3662]

Notwithstanding the heroism of the firefighters this was a nice job reporting this incident. Concise, informative, and not sensationalized kudos to the reporter and editors.

[@kennedy4257]

Not surprised it happened in Minneapolis and not surprised it happened at all…

[@barbararobbins441]

Thank you to our first responders all across the U,S,

[@jjrusy7438]

a) this could have been handled SO much better by social workers b) as of this comment ,my money says he is already back out on the street c) waiting for the story about him finding her in a week or 2

[@jaydak99]

He is out. Hopefully she relocated to a new state.

[@rowanaforrest9792]

I just have to smile (grimly) at the vision of a social worker being at this scene, trying to reason with this crazy murderous man. I'm sure that would be very successful (read VERY heavy sarcasm).

[@ginia33782]

It's a shame but he probably won't rot in prison like he should.

[@jennifercoleman6218]

Omg what heroes. Fire fighters are our hometown heroes and they never get enough recognition. Thank you fire fighters

[@TheTwistedMystic]

That's methed up.

[@sadieferal1808]

Cracked up

[@captainkeyboard1007]

The Minnesota Bravest practiced more life-saving attempts, even at their own firehouse. That ex-boyfriend should be required to pay for the damaged he caused on the firehouse door should he be released from jail, and for any other charges established by the State.

[@asheedagifts3851]

“A very angry man”. He absolutely would have killed her!! The violent and murderous nature of a culture is just so rampant and telling of a society. 🥺🥺

[@lolwtnick4362]

okay racist

[@Lugermorph1497]

@@lolwtnick4362 if being right is racist then I don't want to know what being wrong is like

[@Smurphenstein]

@@lolwtnick4362 racist? I took it as being about USA being a violent, murderous society and culture.

[@gamerhistorian7843]

@@Lugermorph1497 His a dangerous man

[@charlesmiv3842]

@@Smurphenstein it is. Mainly due to white men running amok because they think their society is being stolen from them. Right wing violence is the most pressing national security concern in this day and age

[@georgettevachos5516]

God Bless you all!

[@The_Lunch_Man]

Man really thought he could take on 6 firefighters and win.

[@jacquelinedunne8641]

Thank u all firefighters, police & service people for your selfless service God bless u all in Jesus Christ amen.

[@noneyabusiness1161]

Awesome jobs guys...👍

[@Sarah-lb8cs]

Kudos to these guys!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Unfortunately, this woman will have to continue to live in fear because we all know he probably won’t end up serving much time. The court system seems intent on letting out violent criminals back out on the streets.

[@billwilson5341]

Sean/Shawn Coates (whatever) will most likely be let out in a short while. I pray the woman does not go back to him. They so often do.

[@Cableguy5770]

Guess what? He's out on zero dollar bond.

[@rowanaforrest9792]

@@Cableguy5770 In a Democrat-run state/city, that's typical -- unfortunately.

[@charlesmiv3842]

@@rowanaforrest9792 because democrats are smart enough to follow stats and studies. It’s been proven time and time again that rehabilitation is better and cheaper in the long run than locking people up and overcrowding our already busting at the seems prison industrial complex. But republicans would obviously like to keep that insidious project going.

[@charlesmiv3842]

@@soundsofglasswork The right would have you believe that he's frolicking happily somewhere on the streets, being a menace to society lol.

[@johnhanson9245]

Just call a social worker. These firefighters over-reacted. It is Minneapolis you know. I would not even call this a crime there.

[@paulrieland3197]

The black community must be so proud

[@stefi300972]

Fire fighters are respectable trustworthy hero's, it is about time they are allowed to carry guns of some kind but good of you all for for actions that day. glad all are safe and that guy should have been charged with attempted murder

[@themonkeyhand]

Great idea!!!! Have the guys going into burning buildings armed with a gun!!!!!!

[@Crimsomreaf5555]

@@themonkeyhand yeah I'm sure the bullets would totally not cook and fire by themselves.

[@hirisquvidson7625]

@@Crimsomreaf5555 your both acting like lockboxes don't exist. Surely the chief or other high ranking members could be deemed responsible enough to have access to a shotgun or other self defense firearms? I don't believe they can even have OC spray..Are firefighters not first responders in a country filled with armed criminals?

[@blindkimberly1360]

Absolute heroes! Awesomeness.

[@phiddlephart7026]

I really hope those firefighters are publicly recognized for this across the USA. 👏👏👏

[@phiddlephart7026]

@@spartan7717 it is just my way of saying thanks to those who are there for those who need help.

[@Ungovernable_Schizo]

They wont. It doesn’t fit todays media narrative.

[@phiddlephart7026]

@@Ungovernable_Schizo plenty of time for change

[@Bystronicman08]

@@Ungovernable_Schizo What medai narrative? It's literally on the news and it's also reaching across the country because I don't live anywhere close to where this took place but I still watched it because it was recommended to me by KZbin. If there's was some actual media narrative, wouldn't youtube just block the video from being recommended to people who live on the other side of the country? You people are far too paranoid.

[@Ungovernable_Schizo]

@@Bystronicman08 you people?

[@yogarocks611]

They are heroes for me 🥰 the fact that they stopped the man and risked their own lives, true heroes.

[@Grandpaconway]

"Two days later police are calling it a potential domestic incident". You don't say?

[@maxbang1813]

I feel bad for any brave First responders in MN. They are far less supported than the criminals.

[@raymonlandry228]

That's an asinine claim. The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and MN is partly why. Look at statistics instead of a handful of anecdotes.

[@phuckbiden5645]

He needs to be charged with a racist hate crime for calling that poor black firefighter the nword.

[@maxrshelltrack7443]

Only if the person was white the way the court system is now.

[@ernestwooley1245]

Poor attempt at humor...GO SIT IN THE CORNER

[@tiffanyingram3444]

Facts

[@yoyo762]

It a term of endearment from another nword.

[@nellietolb420]

Shawn Coates is black.

[@SHEFLAND]

good job guys, I worked at 8's for 13 years early 70's. Can't think of one thing that hasn't happened within a stones throw of that corner

[@83delgado]

She'll go back to him

[@samanthasimental3788]

That was attempted murder. His car is a deadly weapon.

[@raymondrichard547]

I can't believe it was a black man acting like that. The MFD should have asked to have a social worker sent over.

[@alcoholic2412]

What planet do you live on?

[@T..1147]

Wow stop putting color on stupid

[@Sunny25611]

@@T..1147 👍🏽

[@conwaystern911]

I can.

[@ernestwooley1245]

Damn FOOL....CONGRATS TO THE FIREFIGHTERS...BUT YALL SHOULD HAVE WHOOPED HIS ASS....AND IM A 54YR OLD NATIVE AMERICAN/BLACK AMERICAN....TIRED OF SEEING PEOPLE OF GROWN UP YEARS WETHER BLACK,WHITE OR OTHER DOING STUPID SHIT!!!

[@tommyodonovan3883]

I just assumed that firefighters were armed. So Firehalls & Firefighters are defenseless against one crazy person with a gun....that policy should change asap. They gotta have at least one armed FF responsible for Security at all times....current year....that's just common sense.

[@Sunny25611]

I agree Tommy

[@johnjerman3421]

normally the "fire chief" is armed they are here & at all times

[@LaylaVaughan]

I mean I guess they could try shooting the fire with a 9mm handgun. :p

[@scottbock9197]

Firefighters may be armed. If they are doing it properly you won't know.

[@tommyodonovan3883]

@@scottbock9197, I am a lethal weapon when threatened. In the 3rd grade my father taught me how to Elbow Smash a Bully in the face. Father said, as soon as they come within striking distance.... *"Whan in doubt, Knock'm OUT!*

[@georgiatenantadvocategroup2822]

In the words of my Mother, there’s no fool like an old fool. 53 years old and still acting like a fool.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Heroes in more ways than one! Glad no one was hurt!

[@annegreengables6367]

I hope that the prosecutor also charges him with attempted murder. I believe he intended to run down those firefighters but failed due to poor steering.

[@combativetvpilot7720]

Im glad they all got out okay but i am sick of hearing stories of paramedics and firefighters being attacked and sometimes killed. They both deserve a right to self defense like we all have and they should have it on and off the job.

[@truth4004]

They can if they want. Real men don't scare easily.

[@ericc.1570]

This the type of guy who needs to be locked up. Give him enough time to think about what he's done. If it wasn't for those brave Firefighters, who knows what he would have done to that lady.

[@V-max97]

Congratulations Minneapolis! You defunded the police to the point where the fire department is doing their job.

[@ahmedfalahy9337]

Cops would have shot down the man, arrested the victim woman and blamed the firefighters for the whole incident. Kudos to the firefighters

[@CieraMychele]

I mean she just ran to the closest safe place. And the firefighter said the police showed up within a minute.

[@violethighley5978]

@GamerKat'71 Right?? Why do people have to make these fake scenarios in their heads to get mad about.

[@iwb316]

@GamerKat'71 Firefighter do have the power of arrest, which is what they did in restraining him, just the same as any other citizen when a crime is in progress. The difference with law enforcement is they can do it after the fact.

[@davidweaver4882]

The DA will probably go after the fire department.

[@JustDiane71]

Well done firefighters!!!!

[@thejah-rican-queen946]

Thank you guys for helping her if you all didn't she definitely wouldn't not be here

[@amykelly8918]

Heroes

[@appomattoxross6751]

Response from Obozo and Friends: "The firefighters acted stupidly."

[@forestdweller512]

I think firefighter should be armed in these crazy times.

[@tommyodonovan3883]

As a matter of course there should be one designated Firefighter that is armed all the time, an officer of the watch.

[@vickiwoelfel5689]

Especially in democratic cities with progress judges. We should all be armed. This man is already out with no bail.

[@wwaynemcg]

The "emotion" runs deep folks!

[@michaelgreer690]

He is on the street right now

[@yt650]

I would not wager one dollar about her intentions in the future. The chances are she’ll be back with the guy.

[@danielmorse4213]

As always, firefighter are heros

[@christopherjohnson5236]

They fight fires and now crimes. Great job, Firefighters!

[@cyndifoore7743]

This woman picked the wrong guy.

[@Ashmedai1974]

How dare they assault that innocent black man. Just another example of systemic racism. Defund the Fire Dept.... Am I doing it right?

[@jckdnls9292]

No... notice how they didn't kill the guy and punch and kick the guy... nice try lol

[@Ashmedai1974]

@@jckdnls9292 But they didn't call a social worker to talk him down. Maybe he is just misunderstood...

[@libra8993]

my biggest surprise about this whole thing is that apparently not one of the FF were armed

[@slappy8941]

I never would have guessed what the criminal looked like. Not in a million years... 🤣🤣🤣

[@3030toby]

Thanks for revealing your prejudices to everyone 👍

[@raynyhus2026]

Sure glad I moved out of Minnesota back in 1980

[@Jfladager]

we are too Ray. Believe me.

[@jonnyfendi2003]

@@Jfladager its a shithole.....thank God some citizens have sense in them to not pass that ridiculous "re imaging police force" back in November that was on the ballot that made that whole city look more foolish than it already does. Stay in your damn lane.

[@Jfladager]

@@jonnyfendi2003 it’s great State. Love it here. The people are great. We’re all neighbors are are friendly and considerate with each other even if our views our different. …so what I’m saying is we are very happy you left. We don’t care for your kind. You hate

[@jessewilson-music]

The sad part is that this is a classic setup for a future murder. How many murder cases do we see that starts just like this... "So and so was out on bond, following a previous arrest for..." This guy was gonna kill that girl; and with those charges, he may still get another chance to. So sad.

[@glenamsley3293]

Good job men God bless u all