Skateboarder’s Unbelievable Survival Story | Ross Capicchioni

Detroit, Michigan's Ross Capicchioni survived a hell of an ordeal in 2007. His story, a wrong-place-at-the-wrong-time scenario, was shocking and taught us that we're all a lot stronger than we think. After we produced this 'Aberrican Me' doc, it spread like wildfire… even Oprah Winfrey was down with us, promoting Capicchioni's harrowing story on her show. (Look under your seat, Ross-your clip just went viral.)
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[@iaganfoss]

When he got shot, he wasn’t slipping in and out of conciseness. He was playing Rock Paper Scissors with the fucking Grim Reaper. And he won.

[@mikelyoloson2743]

Yes metaphorically or literally. I've read a book on near-death experiences recently and the author hypothesizes that when you are about to die your brain releases an endogenous substance in your brain superfast called DMT. It also happens that DMT is the strongest psychedelic chemical in the world that will blast you out of your consciousness if taken externally. Thats maybe why he saw himself from the third person or saw the white light. Thought aside this world is really wicked when 15-year-olds kill each other in this way.

[@ihavefedora_hat4103]

Deep ass comment I'm going to use that linr

[@misseselise3864]

best 2 out of 3

[@florentinovasquez3801]

Badass fucking comment. I hope your children are the kind that multiply and prosper.

[@florentinovasquez3801]

@Joppe Evert Jan Van Den Berg funny**

[@TookaSmoker]

imagine being homies with somebody for 10 whole years and they do that to you

[@ohmanhotham8823]

It said it happened in 2007 this is 10years after lol

[@ohmanhotham8823]

Well 13

[@TookaSmoker]

TrillTRIPPin that’s what I said

[@ohmanhotham8823]

Spatula he wasn’t friends with him for 10years then he shot him. It happened 13 years ago.

[@TookaSmoker]

TrillTRIPPin oh I understand what your saying but it say he was

[@alanalavey9281]

To know he has lived to marry, have two beautiful girls and fulfill a successful business is incredible. You go Ross

[@MiklasBeatBox]

It literally bring tears to my eyes

[@K1ngD_BH410]

Thank You for posting this! I've been wondering what he's been up to and how life's turned out for him. Just wish knew what the kid who shot him name is and if he's been up for parole or even released yet cause he was only sentenced to 35 years

[@OgRenzii]

anybody think he looks like carl from shameless

[@kellyfrancis1873]

Google ross' name to get the name of the guy who did it. I wonder what happened to his friend he brought down there to see his cousin?

[@neonblack211]

Legendary!

[@mrnando5187]

Damn this made me cry. I was stabbed 12 time 5yrs ago and left for dead, but thank God I got up and drove myself to the hospital after 8hrs in surgery I made it.

[@censoryy1485]

I’m so glad you made it! You have a purpose here!!🥺

[@kezsovreign]

Sh*t dude your a machine! Well done and awesome to hear you made it, even tho you're a stranger prob on the other side of the world ❤

[@vlone3858]

Love bro u a soldier ❤

[@seerenita]

I’m happy you made it 🥹

[@user-fi9hx4lx9o]

GOD bless you,super glad you made it

[@10kedited]

His arm is hanging off: his reaction: dang man

[@villekivela370]

Shock is a wild thing

[@LL-mk5zb]

Bro my ankle was hanging off and I literally started walking on it I was in shock I fell to the ground as you can imagine shock is a wild thing fs

[@losvegan6382]

adrenaline does some shit

[@chill_redditstories]

my arm was literally a z shape and I walked down a whole road with no pain and told my dad “I think my arms broken”

[@LL-mk5zb]

@@chill_redditstories lmao yeah I think it was broke to if it was that shape

[@isaiahanderson5895]

Let's give this guy some credit for how good he explained his story.

[@khwatengejames1130]

Yap

[@3y3d34]

Sorry can't like it again, cause... Yeah. I will comment though 💪

[@jgrain6360]

Fax

[@raycecawley9933]

Srsly I was expecting him to start crying his eyes out but he stuck to his message so well that he had no need to cry

[@joane9149]

Dentist did a great job on his teeth

[@goodsoopjoey]

Big ups to the kid who immediately called the cops on his friend. Hes a real one.

[@darrionshaw5080]

The way he was pushed by a force that lead the cop to find him when he was on the brink of death. And the fact that the doctor had the urge to save his life even though he was already presumed dead... That's powerful stuff. You were meant to live, so you could teach us how to live. Glad you're alive bro and glad I got to hear this story.

[@jayb9282]

THATS GOD!

[@brandond8243]

Not a force, GOD

[@darrionshaw5080]

@@brandond8243 God is the mightiest force of all though.

[@willfrm704]

Gods work

[@sonnyevelyn]

Some 14 yr old or 30 yr old man baby is gonna get mad about people saying it's God 🤣🤣

[@jedisntreal3858]

He’s definitely the main character

[@plop2453]

He defiantly has some serious plot armor

[@wtwdjm]

@@plop2453 Facts

[@Thebirdemoji]

Ross SMP

[@tuckerwelty3913]

Dudes story’s insane. Crazy he’s alive what a champ

[@shawn_1120]

This dude is an anime irl

[@cowl6867]

When he explained dying by having no more pain and feeling sleepy, that was the most vivid image of death I've ever heard

[@yourmomshouse975]

me too

[@gicfjd1919]

@Follower of Christ dead god is not a god

[@KevinCOG]

This is really truth I had a near dead experience (from choking) and at first you feel the pain but after some time you don’t fell any pain and you just feel sleepy, your eyelids become more heavier by each seconds that passes, and if I had to say something it will be that Near Death experiences are one of the most chillest feelings you can have, when you are on the verge of dying the feelings are just crazy

[@itsAurora-zq8cb]

@@burkey2513 me too :)

[@adammonahan687]

@@KevinCOG same. I had a allergic reaction that sealed my throat and when I just gave up and let go It was like I was just dreaming and I was in bed with my wife in the most comfortable bed ever and it was straight bliss and everything was perfect.. then I wake up in a cold ass hospital bed with my family around me.....its weird but I was so upset that I had to leave that place I was at cause I've never felt that content in my life

[@DShawnPaytonOffiicial]

Heard about this from the Joyner Lucas song. It was so raw. Had me crying. Hearing the full story from the man who lived it takes it to another level. I'm sad and angry about what happened to him, but happy that he has such a good attitude about life overall. Massive respect to you, Ross Capicchioni.

[@TheLILWITEFITZ]

The music video for that song is scary man…

[@DShawnPaytonOffiicial]

@@TheLILWITEFITZ yeah it is! I remember riding the bus when I first saw it. After the first verse I had to put the phone down for a few seconds. After the second verse I straight up cried.

[@Melo1hiphop]

Which track?

[@DShawnPaytonOffiicial]

@@Melo1hiphop it's called "Ross Capicchioni", came out many years ago. First song I ever heard from Joyner. The video was on another level.

[@_yeahyeah]

yeah the song had me thinking he was killed and i wanted to cry, so happy he’s still here

[@mandor6681]

How can someone be friends with this cat for 10 years and then shoot him? This dude has a great aura around him. I wish I had a friend like this kid when I grew up? Unbelievable story, amazing also.

[@TheTuttle99]

Some people are literally so stupid they're evil.

[@user-ki5xp6ge5o]

Cat?? I didn't see any cats in tge video

[@lola4725]

@@user-ki5xp6ge5o cat as in a close friend

[@Saggimyze]

@@user-ki5xp6ge5o “Cat” is just a slang term. It's meant to mean “this guy” or “this dude”, or “this man”.

[@johnnyhammersticks88]

He’s like me. Too nice and loving. That gets preyed on sometimes.

[@quewhyes7605]

This guy probably doesn’t even fear the pain of skateboarding after surviving that

[@EliteTeamKiller2.0]

I don't think many do, tbh. If they did, why would they keep skateboarding knowing they're going to fall and get hurt.

[@destfuehler9724]

@@EliteTeamKiller2.0 stfu.

[@sambateman4998]

dest fuehler he’s kinda right man, you’ve got too much negative energy, chill man

[@scottshepke669]

EliteTeamKiller I had 2 heart surgeries before I was 8years old and still have a small fear of needles /small sharp objects. 27 now the fear is a lot less than what it used to be, but, um..... yeah good day everybody 👍😃

[@callumdron9325]

EliteTeamKiller coz they enjoy the high of landing something after beating themselves up abt it

[@theaveragetiger2630]

Kid: *Shoots Ross* Ross: Why'd you do that man?

[@florentinovasquez3801]

Right? Badass dude

[@nopeno7617]

@Paul Martin I don't believe this kid shot him for no reason,.

[@-cyberaxez-4036]

@@nopeno7617 He did it to join a gang because to join the gang he had to kill a random person

[@nopeno7617]

@@-cyberaxez-4036 ohhhh, damn

[@violastallings3892]

*what the hell? that hurt dude.*

[@hydropro-tech7749]

I'm writing this with tears in my eyes. I lost my son this year. He was 23 years old and when you said you can't imagine how you would feel to be a parent and to lose a child.... well I pray you never know that feeling! Although I'm crying writing this right now somehow thinking about the relief your parents had when they found out you were alive makes me feel better! Thank you for sharing your story and live life Ross because it is beautiful!!

[@prodbypjay7148]

may God bless you!

[@adrianc6534]

i hope you can find some peace

[@sumwonkool]

I am so very sorry for such a tragic loss. I couldn’t imagine ever going they that and I am completely saddened right now even as a complete stranger to know that happened. watching this and reading your story is gut wrenching, I cannot imagine your pain. I wish you nothing but peace and love and am sending prayers & positive vibes your way. may you find everlasting peace you were a great mother or father I truly believe in my heart ❤️

[@jis666]

stay strong yo 🖤

[@_JustJoe]

I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope you're doing well 🤍

[@oscarkoop2548]

That's ridiculous, only 35 years. He should have gotten life.

[@cakels2369]

25 is life so the guy did get life

[@CrAbCaKeZ123]

The kid who immediately called the cops is a real one

[@johnzackarias11]

That takes unbelievable guts!

[@wchurchillflippingthebird3545]

Aye, well done bro, as I totally forgot bout him, but now all his homies know he snitched, so he's got himself into a spot!! But he's got my respect, I don't think I'd have the balls.

[@n3lis94]

@@wchurchillflippingthebird3545 Homies who dislike you because you report a murderer are no homies man.

[@usafreedomeagle9045]

@@wchurchillflippingthebird3545 he most likely will never be seen again probably relocated for saftey

[@gavinduff6763]

@@n3lis94 im not from that kind of area and ive had a real cozy "white" upbringing and even i know its more complicated than that, its a survival/acceptance type of deal i feel like

[@smartii3s]

This Doctor is a legend. Man just straight up said “no” and Saved a Literal Dead Man, Told death himself that this man isn’t dying tonight. God in human form

[@lilbeviltwin]

If only all doctors were like that.

[@Freeski802]

Well there’s a difference between dead and on the verge of death but having heart failure

[@Freeski802]

I phrased this badly

[@ArneCopeland]

This proves that you should never give up

[@jordandangelo180]

Yup that’s right. Performed magic. We live in an amazing time. Not everything is great but the advances in medicine and technology in the past 25 years have been astounding and doctors now, especially surgeons can do unbelievable things that never would of happened at any point in history. My brother is surgeon and they perform like 4 broken leg surgeries a day, all done perfectly.

[@gavinsandlin27]

my brother was stabbed in the heart by some guy he gave a ride too. He died on the table but came back to life. they gave the guy four years. grateful to have my brother but it really messed him up psychologically. this kids story is amazing. what a trooper

[@effective_cmpote]

4 years for attempted murder. crazy

[@sixohtwo12]

Tf only 4 years?!?

[@MalachiMachiavelli]

@@effective_cmpotea guy I went to school with killed a whole family and was convicted only did four years when he got seven…

[@MalachiMachiavelli]

Including kids.. two kids.

[@_Itsuki1]

4 YEARS FOR ATTEMPED MURDER? WHATTTTT

[@qreeneyez916]

35 years isn’t enough. He knew what he was doing! Ross shouldn’t of damn near lost his life & the kid gets 35 years? No. More Justice deserves to be served. I’m so proud of how far he has come. He’s definitely a warrior! Ross, you’re a bad ass

[@kojoano]

He went in prison when he was 15, when he comes out he’ll be 50!! His entire youth has been ruined. I can’t speak for Ross but it’s kinda fair if you think about it. Ross lived at the end of the day.

[@catswild1843]

How about you go complain about people getting 8 years for murder

[@DemonPrinceofHell]

​@@kojoano Shooting and trying to execute someone with a shotgun deserves a life's worth of servitude to society. A life for a life.

[@kojoano]

@@DemonPrinceofHell servitude to society? Did he shoot society? If anything let let Ross choose

[@RmNaNtCbScRrn]

35 aint enough, she shoulda got 45 at least, leave prison at 60

[@LiverAndOnions69]

He doesn't choke up talking about getting shot or almost dying, he chokes up when he thinks about how scared his parents must have been . The humanity in that really makes me get a feeling inside.

[@Trav81888]

I said the same thing!

[@MiniMight]

Must be the skateboarder in him 💀

[@alfredoropeza9798]

I was stabbed 5 times should of died when i woke up.. fisrt thing i thought of was my mom..

[@Trav81888]

@@alfredoropeza9798 that would be me too. My mom is my everything. I love both of my parents but there’s something special and different about a mother/son relationship.

[@hotdiggityayo]

That's what they about suicide even tho it's not this case but dying leaves those you love with the pain for years

[@lilkam3562]

*Arm gets shot off Ross: Damn this simulation is crazy

[@chattanoogahardcorearchive]

Hahha

[@lilraphy3705]

😂😂

[@afgtwd8161]

Out off all of this he chokes up at the thought of what his parents were going through. Even when he woke up he was worried that his parents would be disappointed. A beautiful soul he has

[@loop78]

So glad the algorithm brought me back to this story. He's such a strong, smart, and articulate young man who didn't deserve to be the target of that completely cowardly excuse for a human being. I hope Ross is living his best life and still finding the silver lining in bad situations!

[@thatoneguywalking]

Thank you great and wonderful Algorithm

[@MalachiMachiavelli]

Check out the song by Joyner Lucas the title is his name Ross C

[@TylerWest1776]

An Angel picked him up and shoved him forward. That part gave me goosebumps

[@siriusraycraft5263]

Tyler West shock is a hell of a drug 😂

[@JesusFriedChrist]

He was hallucinating because of the massive amount of DMT that his brain released from going through a near death experience. Invisible magic creatures aren’t real, sorry to break it to you bud. It’s time to put the childish fantasies behind you.

[@thechemistamvs5033]

The angle watches him get shot a few times and then picks him up so it can then shove him onto his stomach again? Yeah okay

[@Mattoilers97]

Jesus Fried Christ dude stfu it’s free country in who you want to believe in its people like you that need god

[@Mattoilers97]

The Chemist AMVs you’re a lost soul

[@switchbackheel3504]

Cool to see him at my local park still shredding. Totally different person. Full beard, gained some weight, has kids. Crazy to think he wouldnt be like that if he didnt survive.

[@SilverMist0121]

wheres the vid

[@supremechris3681]

✊🏻EQUALITY TO ALL✊🏾 why does it matter

[@brandanvaquerano5809]

That’s legendary you’ve seen him man, he’s totally inspiring through his near death experience

[@gavin3544]

Natsu Dragneel he’s just curious what’s the problem

[@jacobtrimble9661]

What a guy!

[@LadyS8985]

I’ve watched this video probably 4 times over the last few years and it never gets old. This kid is a great story teller and has been through it! It never gets old.

[@elbolsillo]

Same. I always watch it when it pops up even tho I’ve watched a few times over the years.

[@StrengthResurgence]

As a kid who grew up skateboarding and is now a physical therapist, this story is such a testament to the resiliency of the human body. What an inspirational young man. I can’t fathom going through any of that. Wishing Ross all the best in his life ahead of him and hoping his story can enrich the lives of others who are going through physical challenges!

[@repletereplete8002]

So the clown who tried to blow him away waltzes out in court dressed like Willy Wonka?

[@matthewjames206]

And he was upset by the fact that Ross didn't handle things in the streets. There are just some cold, cold people in this world.

[@denkkk]

A 35 year sentence isn't a waltz, it's a walk of shame. Hopefully he wore the same outfit to jail...

[@Moethelock]

@Bestia z Wadowic how you know he was blakc?>

[@milesharper4821]

@@Moethelock Thats not what he was saying idiot 🤣

[@privateuser7]

@@matthewjames206 he was upset by facing any of the consequences of his actions. Typical of a certain demographic

[@smokybaconxd4218]

This man had like a whole army of angels guarding him god bless him he’s so damn brave

[@sewshi4556]

Exactly. How he described someone pushing him up literally is a miracle.

[@MAXTEDFING]

@@sewshi4556 or his brain malfunctioning and doing whatever it can to survive

[@sewshi4556]

@@MAXTEDFING yeah cuz brain malfunctions and random voices happen all the time 😶

[@MAXTEDFING]

@@sewshi4556 Schizophrenia for 10 points

[@sexdungeon4750]

I swear this made me cry

[@michaelirons2712]

His description of the feeling of relaxation is true. I had the same experience after being shot 4 times. I remember a voice telling me that this feeling(relaxed but beyond relaxed) could be if I just relaxed. But I said no and I’m here today. But that feeling is unbelievable. Whatever stresses you have are completely gone and the feeling like being in the best sleep you ever had.

[@MrMinidude123]

An angel literally picked him up and saved him ❤️ this dude is such a gladiator battling through this. Pray he is still doing good 🙏

[@DirtySteve426]

No, that's how his brain rationalized the situation. There was no invisible force picking him up and shoving him.

[@JA-ru3il]

God is real, Angels are real. What you see is a lie, Truth is stranger than fiction. Please be good. Protect yourself with the cross and the Holy Spirit. Stay in the light.

[@bensoumokil]

The part where Ross said that he felt hands picked him up and shoved him but nobody was there. That gave me chills. Good chills tho.

[@windmill4581]

God was watching Over him

[@jmz2144]

Guardian Angel

[@emigdiogalvan4816]

Same

[@gelatoman7066]

Adrenaline is a hell of a drug 😂😂😂 also he had a massive amount of dmt god is for buffoons

[@jmz2144]

@@gelatoman7066 Adrenaline makes you feels hands on your body picking you off the ground and forcefully pushing you forward? Psalm 14, read it.

[@rtdtz656]

his reaction to getting shot was like the "aw fuck, I can't believe you've done this" vine

[@mrduck5512]

I shouldn’t be laughing but i cant help it

[@skyrizestudios2918]

@4:12 "I felt these arms from behind me pick up , I was pushed forward " that was his guardian angel 😇 knowing that there was a probation officer driving near and needed him to make to edge of trees to be seen ,wow that's so amazing

[@almavazquez6397]

I am with you...the Guardian Angel assigned to Ross got him to where he could be found, Ross' Will to live was so strong...a lot of humans were activated as well...the Doctor that refused to give up on saving his life,all the medical staff in the days following...amazing story... I wish it could be made into a movie😎

[@figgyentertainment2280]

I love this story. Brings tears to my eyes. Godbless this man

[@Smokeyjoedamanedamythdalegend]

I heard this story atleast 10 years ago when I was just a kid, I still come back to it every once in a while to rewatch it because it’s a straight up miracle he survived. Dude is also an amazing story teller.

[@enriquevillanueva2328]

Same things happening to me, I was just a kid when this story popped up! 10 years later i’m watching it and thanking i’ve never had to go through this.

[@supDeny]

He’s probably so good at telling the story because he’s probably told it several times...but other than that, he is

[@freddieallan3583]

He should write books ...

[@thatguyjason-wp1ss]

@@freddieallan3583 no one reads books in 2021💀😂

[@jarednichs3450]

@@thatguyjason-wp1ss no, you don’t read books

[@wuas568]

“If you fall asleep, you’re sleeping forever” wow.

[@thinketernal260]

Not true, Its heaven or hell my brother, repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.

[@wuas568]

@@thinketernal260 did you listen to what he said? Im quoting what he said. also it is true. if you are shot and you’re bleeding out and you close your eyes “sleep”, you’re sleeping forever. you’re never going to wake up again. sleep is the cousin of death as Kdot said

[@MoonlitDesperado]

@@thinketernal260 What evidence do you have for your saviour's integrity? how, exactly, are you made aware that he was put on a cross as an innocent man? a reiterated fable. Foregone complimentary reading for old-testament "bedside manner" founded on a temple of hypocrisy and ancient misrule. A curious thing, isn't it? examine the actions of Christ by way of neutral spectator (that is to ignore all prophetic undertones), and even in providing you the courtesy of assuming the rulebook of your bible, your crucified shepherd is guilty of several counts of Witchcraft. 'Snake-tongued', no? his word against the commoners, that his flock would follow suit in their Monotheistic empires, devolving into the global surveillance agenda. Were this sometime past I'd be stoned for questioning, and question we do. Ought not tarry on this hill, your ilk gets quite clammy around talk of Jabesh-Gilead. That raises eyebrows, doesn't it? recite me 2 Samuel 12:11-14 , my memory isn't what it used to be ... Regardless, several centuries following that whole criss-cross mishap your forefathers would walk the earth "pre-"determined to flail and maim thousands of innocents merely accused of performing 'dark acts' of equal repute, sentencing young as infancy. Four hundred years, oh but as if an insect like you could even begin to imagine the breadth of one percent of that time. A mindlessly co-dependent propaganda-regurgitating book dumb Zombie using the name of the ones that killed his precious daddy in the first place. Repent ... have off. Better he begs forgiveness of the souls tracing their lineage of suffering to him, for he and his kingdom are vastly outnumbered... such unpractised strategy.

[@thinketernal260]

@@MoonlitDesperado "Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming." Ephesians 4:14 "For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will set aside the understanding of the experts." 1 Corinthians 1:19 Gods Word talks about you my friend. Repent from the sins that you love so much and cry out to God Almighty that He might spare you from being cast into the lake of fire. If you do in sincerity He will save your soul and give you the free gift of eternal life. Open your eyes, you are a slave to sin as I used to be. Now God lives within me, I love the good things He loves and hate the evil things He hates. Come and see for your self the treasure we have found.

[@MoonlitDesperado]

You are meaningless.

[@tejh181]

Ross!!!! What a solid man

[@dmac7403]

This is exactly why you always listen to that inner voice he felt it and ignored it.

[@6093L]

I feel so satisfied knowing that dude is 22 more years in prison

[@charliemoxhamhamhale6784]

Still not enough

[@blurryrecords]

@@charliemoxhamhamhale6784 for real. Almost killed him plus gunshot wounds to the CHEST and HEAD. If that dosent deserve life in person then what the fuck does...

[@jking0.o121]

This entire story is a lie. I know all the people involved with this shooting that happened and not even 20% of Ross's story is true. He went down to buy herion. The dealer didnt have any but wanted the white boys money anyway. Ross, who was used to getting his dope from this dude didnt expect to be set up. So when the dude pulled a shotty on Ross he tried to not hand over the cash which was a mistake and got blasted.

[@RedzeeTV]

@@jking0.o121 at this point it doesnt matter what the original scenario was, if he was a drug junkey or whatever; fact of the matter is he got shot several times and survived.

[@smallfryskilledge1550]

@@jking0.o121 proof?

[@raw_penguin2316]

The way he described everything was so creepily lively

[@stephensoltis4652]

Yea the imagery was incredible

[@Eckturd]

I would like but it’s at 420 likes

[@raw_penguin2316]

@@Eckturd nice

[@timothyhall2464]

So his family mad at you for being a decent human being unreal. Great story blessed to still have you here

[@YouTubeUserCx]

Mental health sufferer here who's considered suicide several times. I love stories like this, they keep me going and this is why I prefer and have more respect for Skateboarders/BMX riders (such as Scotty Cranmer) to footballers. Great people who are underrated! 💜 Glad he's still alive. A good human right there. Life is so short and can be cut shorter at any point.

[@vdzmhm]

Legend himself: "Man leave me alone im tryna sleep"

[@MoodyW0rld]

Lol😂😂😂

[@numanumalird9869]

“I felt the barrel on my head so I just pushed it off” what a badass...

[@donstewie6469]

It's not badass it's messed up

[@mollycote1021]

Very well spoken. His parents did an incredible job with this young man! Ross you are an incredible young man!

[@Melo1hiphop]

Remember ALWAYS trust your gut! He had those inner warnings. God bless you brother! 🙏🏼

[@jetproductions4084]

“If you fall asleep your sleeping forever” That is the realest thing he could of told himself

[@ericmharper]

you're*, have* not of.

[@OKayD3N]

@@ericmharper Semicolon after you’re, comma after have.*

[@Christian_D24]

@@ericmharper Ahh you’re one of those guys

[@chilliecheesecake]

I've been there before. "If you rest your eyes now it'll be the last damn thing you do"

[@eyeknow8009]

@@Christian_D24 he is, probably spends a lot of time on the hub

[@dibrenn3432]

Being a cancer survivor, this got me really hard. That feeling of impending death, not going to sleep..waking up, the disorientation, the healing, the pain...and then- the clear blue sky. The next day, the day after. You survived man, you are still here and your story inspires me. It inspires me because you didn’t give up..you got up. That’s real life shit man. Much love, support and you got yourself a new fan dude lol. Love

[@bigpacotaco]

Keep on pushing

[@illiminatejackson8021]

Youve been on YT for 14 years

[@lazirust4082]

Mike w you got this bro!!!! glad you are ok!

[@allegorx58]

so hard rn

[@mrmav1889]

I have listened to Ross tell his story several times over the years and it never fails to amaze me. It’s devastating and inspirational all at once! Ross is an incredible young man and it’s no surprise to me that he survived this experience. Such a strong character I wish him all the best in life❤

[@the559artist6]

Ross’ story makes me a lot more appreciative of my life. Looking at what I’ve been through, hearing his story always keeps me humble.

[@binkytube]

Apparently, Ross was selling drugs. I can believe it.

[@TheWeezll]

i expected it to be like a broken ribcage or like a broken jaw or something with the title but damn surviving 3 shotgun shots is incredible

[@brandonsteider3940]

SHOTGUN shots no less

[@bipedalhominid6815]

It was birdshot. Its pretty much rock salt.

[@brandonsteider3940]

@@bipedalhominid6815 it spread through his lungs and heart though. And if that shot to the dome made it hed be dead for sure

[@989MiFi]

Yea 50 ain't got shit on dude

[@gotenks.uchiha2237]

@@989MiFi bro no one mentioned 50 😂

[@ratkid7188]

I wish everyone would tell stories like him. I was captivated as soon as he started talking.

[@saturn722]

That's how Obama got millions to vote for him. Very articulate! Those kind of men can be very dangerous because they can make you believe anything!

[@user-cs3zs6jn1d]

@@saturn722 STFU. Seems like Everyone has to relate everything to something political here lately. You need to understand one simple and political fact.... Unless you are the one who counts the votes,your vote didn't count.

[@davidarmstrong7628]

Sadly, we live in a sick world now. There is no compassion or empathy remaining

[@giantfatberg]

Check out MrBallen. He tells stories of the strange, dark and mysterious

[@giantfatberg]

@@saturn722 yeah I read Obamas book Promised Land, almost 800 pages. Evidently that’s only part one

[@fgomez4672]

Damn Bro..🤯..They Should Make A Movie Off This Story..This Guy Is A Real 1 To Survive Such A Experience Shootin..So Fukd Up It Was A Friend He Knw 4 All Those Yrs..Smh..Crazy..God Has A Purpose 4 Him..🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💯

[@viewfield86]

I am so glad he made it! Told his story beautifully

[@Bludlungg]

This mans explanation of death is so vivid and detailed and I’ve honestly never heard it explained in this way it’s just so real.

[@halstonspohn3690]

Ive heard multiple injured vets tell their story and they explain it the exact same way, it's pretty crazy. 🙏

[@tannerschs]

@@halstonspohn3690 what are those videos called? The vets stories

[@seanwhatshisname1831]

If you heard it 1000s times before its all relegated to 1 common bs story from an undead person..NOW IF I HEAR A ZOMBI SAYING IT ILL BE IMPRESSED

[@ChiralityPracticality]

@@tannerschs you simpleton

[@firstlast9846]

Yet honestly so oddly relatable - - yet having no experience of nearly dying - the part about him seeing the Ambulance moving while blacked out reminds me of times where we’ve could’ve sworn we’ve seen things when blacked out.

[@AlwayzJarvin]

11:24 can we address the fact that the family was cheering on the shooter and calling Ross a coward? In what world would the shooter ever be in the right, like what? There is something very wrong with that family.

[@cvibez2886]

agreed wtf

[@caderenear]

Worst family ever

[@kev4850]

Frs they’re probably some fake ass gang bangers too. He has every right to go back and spray all of em down but he didn’t

[@10prkb]

These are the same people who are constantly told they are victims.

[@schematicb5393]

@@10prkb Who constantly *tell others* that they are the victims

[@Miracle-333]

So glad you are still here and able to encourage me and others. God bless you!

[@Ryan-yn4yt]

Watched this 3 or 4 times..still chills and so much FN respect for this kid..he's meant for big things in life

[@levibinladen]

“bro did you seriously just shoot me”

[@quincy-2000]

Can you imagine shooting a dude with a shotgun and getting asked that shit? Then shooting him again and he just gets up like you didn’t do shit to him. Then shooting him again and he hits the gun away. I’d feel like a total pussy for not being able to kill someone with such an advantage.

[@Reignor99]

@@quincy-2000 lol, right? I think he hit him with the butt of the gun because he thought the bullets weren't working.

[@jeffreymorris3002]

@@Reignor99 he probably had birdshot or something

[@manguy6032]

Y'all are heartless

[@manguy6032]

@Joe Marley why does everyone bring up blm

[@elitor_3279]

The way he describes dying gave me goosebumps

[@Clancy1123]

He’s a walking miracle bless him 🙏🙏 it’s cool how he mentions feeling someone carry him

[@goingsnakespiritchaser]

I've watched this a handful of times over the years & it's still just as unsettling as the first time, if not more. The fact that he remembers so much from such a traumatic event is just phenomenal.

[@cadenwilliams4915]

imagine hanging out with your childhood friend that you’ve known for 10 years, doing him a favour of driving through one of the worse cities ever for gas money as payment (already going out of his way) and than shooting him... I’d never feel as much betrayal as this man probably did ever.

[@kevinwright8716]

I'm just curious as to why his friend shot him, he's only telling the story in bits. As his tale.

[@jacobsteve7243]

@@kevinwright8716 to join a gang

[@campbell3282]

@@kevinwright8716 he had to shoot a random person to be in the gang..didn't you listen to his story?

[@Heathmcdonald]

@@campbell3282 yes random person isn't going be your friend, you get to pick

[@t-rozbenouameur5304]

@@campbell3282 random person isnt your friend of 10 years. That "friend" deserves a special place in hell.

[@gianpiero3883]

"I look at what i have, not at what i dont have" - Ross. The legend

[@dad-pb8is]

probably the most inspirational things i’ve ever heard

[@michaelsmith6320]

Bro I repeated that sentence at the instance of its delivery 💯

[@NoBody-ve1ul]

This is beyond words! This guy defeated so many odds and has such a great attitude and outlook on life. I hope he is doing great and living an absolutely wonderful life. ❤

[@BrickFighter13]

This guy is the definition of a warrior, to survive that many gunshots and get back up to your feet, that seriously takes guts! I’m glad to see that not only he survived and that he seems to be fine.

[@TxTech32]

He seems like a good kid. He’s also a great story teller. I don’t have that talent. I wish I did.

[@luke3491]

You do.

[@RH-wz5of]

He was a drug dealer etc it’s widely accepted that not all he says here is the truth, however I still agree a good guy

[@akaer3554]

@@RH-wz5of where exactly did you read this? Never heard any of that till now.

[@RH-wz5of]

@@akaer3554 it was said at the time by people who knew him

[@fartinggamer4204]

@@RH-wz5of well idk if the people who know him are trustworthy at all lol. Considering one of them tried to murder him

[@TheJellis]

Joyner Lucas did this story well. I remember watching this back when I was a kid, never forgot about it.

[@edwinontiveros5718]

I first saw it thanks to him also. It sure stays with you forever

[@paradise9151]

? Did he make a song about thus or something?

[@keanbean2675]

i thought this story was familiar

[@AlyKat.]

I've watched this before, and then heard the Joyner song, not really putting two and two together until last year. Joyner killed it. 🔥

[@amandanixon7276]

Same here.

[@danickp2361]

Man I listen to this story atleast once every 6 months it keeps me humble your one strong man respect man I’m glad you made a healthy recovery

[@aarononuora706]

I come across this every few years and the story moves me everytime, his telling of it and his character and strength are inspiring

[@nowandlatergator]

So wild that he survived.

[@CHEFKUSHOJ]

YES

[@GregorioStyreco]

@everyknee bows too bad, that most people in human history didnt have a full armor of "god", nor even a story to tell.

[@bitchsaywhat1139]

It wasn’t his time 😇

[@tagg946]

He got lucky, the shotgun was loaded with very light shot, probably small steel bbs of .177 cal. He would have been fucked if it was 000/00 buck or slugs. Thats why you see so many stories of people surviving shotgun blasts to the chest and what not, most people stupid enough to murder are also too stupid to use the right rounds that would actually kill someone. Dont load your home defense shotgun with bird shot, it probably wont work well. lol

[@coolidgeowens320]

@@tagg946 I can tell from your comment you have never shot a gun and got all your knowledge about guns from games.

[@isacmccormack1387]

We really need to know the doctors name.

[@mosley3485]

Just another day at the office for him my dude. You don't need the name of this one doctor, you need to respect all doctors because this is what they do.

[@isacmccormack1387]

@@mosley3485 Obviously not all doctors were willing to try as hard. The others said he was dead and he said "this one doctor said no, let me try." I respect all of them though

[@jerm4908]

No the name of the dude tht shot him

[@brandonroach2152]

Juan jésus Gonzales arvelo

[@wisemd7630]

Doctors would ALWAYS try to run a code and we take even longer attempts if its a kid knowing that youth offers advantages in survival...Yes, give the doc credit but hey...It's what we do. It's also why I don't think firemen should be given accolades...That's exactly what they are paid to do.

[@steviestatic]

Took me a while to see this story. But I finally watched it... very tragic, heart breaking story, literally almost teared up. Really glad this man got to see another day. Didn't know about this until Joyner Lucas rapped about it, but its nice to hear from the actual man who survived this

[@deanjean7792]

“17 year old punk shit ya know “ fkn love it. Bless him man.

[@koreypaul6698]

"Woke up at 7, my day seemed more than I prayed for Got dressed to head out and ride to school on my skateboard"

[@elijahhodges1249]

Thought I was the only one who knew

[@AshleyOnYT]

new kid in class

[@Martin16707]

Dope as song

[@jay_fivenine]

Yes! Was searching the comments for someone else who knows

[@TheDDaYDaniel]

This has to be the story he based that song off. It’s pretty much exact.

[@bradjohnson8100]

Ross, you are an inspiration to millions. Thank you for your story and the courage you displayed to live and seek justice. The response of that kid's family demonstrates in the clearest manner why he would be willing to MURDER his friend in order to join a gang of murderers.

[@binkytube]

Interesting: They say on Reddit that Ross was selling drugs.

[@ordsmedensmening9702]

Thank you for sharing this story.

[@SydneyMum]

He is the most positive man I ever seen and so humble.

[@waylonstuth909]

Joyner Lucas made a song about him its called "Ross capicchioni" it tells both sides of the story

[@resist4785]

its by watching a reaction video by bucketheadnation to that song that got me to searching for the real story! its insane....ross is something else....and that angel really did have his back!

[@SUCK_YA_MUDDA]

@@resist4785 me too

[@danieljackson-ep3bg]

It wasn't as accurate

[@wokstar5]

@@danieljackson-ep3bg yea

[@989MiFi]

Yes he did. Crazy

[@desmondkarauna7320]

Thank you for sharing your story brother

[@kristinam.7176]

Awww wow. I saw the 2nd time he told the story and had to look this one up. I cried this time. Bless you, dude. Much love to you and your family. Glad that kid got 35, but he deserved life imo. You kick ass.

[@pandaskrt1552]

its one thing to survive something like that. But to basically make a full recovery is out of this fucking world

[@seniorvenusdigital3904]

and be a warrior about it

[@johnr.21]

Not a full recovery, a recovery. That event will forever be part of his life and his life will never be what it was 100 percent. That being said he did do an amazing job of moving forward.

[@edbo10]

@@johnr.21 the fact that he can pretty much continue doing the exact same things he did prior to getting shot, no significant drawbacks in quality of life, range of motion or body function (from what we could tell in this video) more than qualifies for a full recovery

[@johnr.21]

@@edbo10 is that based on a medical standpoint or just your own perspective?

[@edbo10]

@@johnr.21 it's based on deez nuts LMAO FUKKIN GOTTEMMM

[@jimothyscrumps6454]

This dude is a tank, taking 3 shots like it’s nothing and getting up 5 days later. Probably doesn’t fear much these days

[@caseym6272]

I'd beg to differ. He has a positive outlook but I guarantee you he's still on edge with strangers.

[@georgestem2039]

Mostly because the other guy couldn’t shoot

[@jimothyscrumps6454]

@@georgestem2039 chest shots are supposed to be pretty fatal

[@georgestem2039]

@@jimothyscrumps6454 they are but luckily that guy hit him on the side of his chest not center or he would be dead

[@phreshp8268]

Yo wtf we got the same profile pic

[@ThePowermountain]

Absolutely amazing and inspiring! Ross, you rule!

[@lxtiansen2805]

Daaaaaamn!! Glad you made it bro! True warrior! ❤

[@notyodaddy9527]

I always end up back at this video. This kid is a boss. A real warrior. He was never meant to go out like that. Glad he got the justice he deserved. Wherever you are I hope you're well.

[@Kakerate2]

same

[@XxdeekillaxX]

Same I watch it once a year picks me up every time.

[@gardensofthegods]

Probably did not really get the Justice he needed because the truth is even some of the most heinous murders committed by minors allows them to get out of jail on a reduced sentence simply because they were a minor at the time ... ... and when they are released they are given a NEW NAME and a NEW IDENTITY ; it happens more often than most people would ever want to believe . I wouldn't be surprised if he's already out of jail and only served about 10 years or even less since some people have gotten lesser sentences than that for actually committing some really horrendous murders . In a town I lived in a 15-yr-old angel faced girl and her 18/19 yr. old brother dismembered a 22 year old female cop with an electric chainsaw and threw her head and body parts out on I-35 . 13 years after the murder my neighbor tells me he heard she's already out of prison with a new name and new identity .

[@AL4NGDROE]

Me too. He paints such a vivid picture of it too. Always makes me feel good in the end.

[@jessibabyy95]

Have you heard Joyner Lucas’s track “Ross Capicchioni” ? That’s how I heard about this story. I come back to this video often too can’t believe he survived this. Always gives me Chills

[@drampabay1476]

“Like a ZAHmbie” It’s crazy how well I could visualize his out of body experience rolling out of the ambulance. What a warrior.

[@Arthur-dr5kk]

Man i felt the chill down my spine when he said that....

[@mattmo2754]

Come back to this every year... still unreal. God bless you Ross

[@moniqueengleman873]

That was fantastic!!! Thank you for your story. Keep healing. You are here for a reason.

[@Flako92]

The fact that he didn't even mention the kids name to give him the game he wanted is smart, something the media needs to learn.

[@veryfrozen3271]

hes in jail the best place for gang activity. unless hes big and works out hes not enjoying life no matter howmuch clout it means nothing to those inmates especially the real gangmembers doing life.

[@hugsteelrain]

@@veryfrozen3271 doesn’t matter how big you are my dad talked about 6ft2 dudes getting shanked in the neck

[@veryfrozen3271]

@@hugsteelrain you have valid point. aint no one enjoying life in jail 😂🤣

[@5urg3x]

@@veryfrozen3271 Jail is for pre-trial, he’s in prison. Prisons are very different than jails.

[@veryfrozen3271]

@@5urg3x jail is the umbrella term the exact names of prisosns or jails is, county, state, and fed. You can totally still do 10± years in a county jail. Fed time is most comfortable but its more time compared to state. Anyone doing more than 2 years in any county jail hates life since its much harder to get things and food is 5x more expensive.

[@shanefrisby9460]

“Like a fu-frickin oxygen tank”😂 I love this guy he’s a great skater as well

[@MrIsomer]

Great interview. Incredible story. This kid is extraordinary to say the least.

[@JasonLee-df8hx]

This is amazing, being able to survive all that trauma and being able to remember his whole story and come out stronger than ever!

[@will3697]

Ten years means he was 7 when they met😭

[@ricoqueso6392]

damn.

[@davidarruda8400]

Is this satire?

[@PROPAINZERO]

@@davidarruda8400 he was 17 when this happened do the math

[@DStayFaded]

@@davidarruda8400 not satire, actual story that really happened, apparently it was a gang initiation for his friend.

[@khwatengejames1130]

😕👍

[@Eshkanama]

I would praise that doctor for the rest of my life. Anything he or she ever needed, I am in your eternal debt. Powerful story.

[@coryjohnson2486]

After waking up in the hospital, the very first thing I would’ve done is ask for the surgeon who saved my life, and then give them a DEATH GRIP hug for a half hour while sobbing uncontrollably and repeatedly saying “thank you”

[@kekekeke2200]

That's the thing, no true surgeon or nurse or EMT will ever hold you in debt, it's their job and their reward is your gratitude

[@GageDrums]

@@kekekeke2200 and a HELL of a paycheck

[@kekekeke2200]

@@GageDrums not here in Sweden though, we have free healthcare

[@galaxyproductions2076]

@@kekekeke2200 Yep, I have a few EMT and FF friends, all of them talk highly of those they saved, and always wonder how they are doing physically and mentally

[@foodlover9296]

Something always brings me back and I rewatch it . It's calming

[@amandanixon7276]

I love how strong he is but you can tell he breaks down too . Big hugs and respects to you Ross!!

[@johnycarrillo8739]

When he grabs his hat when he almost breaks into tears.... i felt that

[@itsAurora-zq8cb]

Yeah he made me cry..how horrible to happen to such a young kid 😢 glad he's okay

[@reddiver7293]

Props to you for not being afraid to express your humanity. Peace.