Officer Rex Engelbert speaks on responding to The Covenant School shooting

[@joshceo1270]

This is the type of police officer that we need everywhere. I couldn’t be more impressed with this guy.

[@chrisgates4881]

This is what I believe the majority are. You rarely hear about the good, only the bad! This was phenomenal!

[@stevetrivago]

They are “EVERYWHERE”

[@timd9430]

99.9% are. Don't believe what the woke 🤡 media tells you.

[@weirdal706]

@@chrisgates4881 one bad apple is one too many though...the majority?..the majority is the minority. You can't make this stuff 👆

[@anthonyangeli256]

Not your typical bald headed cop. Seems like a compassionate man. Thank you officer

[@sullivanbiddle9979]

This dude exudes total class, humility, humanity and professionalism, and at such a young age. He's what every police officer should be.

[@dixiefiend]

yes sir

[@lordcerrousV]

ew gross

[@CaptainCrap77]

yes, but i wish he would stop saying “uhhhh”. his public speaking is a little lacking

[@cloroc]

But they're not unfortunately

[@doughboy5858]

@@CaptainCrap77 yeah dude he’s a police officer in Nashville, you think he was training on the side to speak to the entire nation one day?

[@NickTemperistic]

His camera footage should be part of every single police officer's training going forward. What an absolute legend.

[@True_BabaYaga]

That and make lpvo a standard issue to the law enforcement officers.

[@charlesward6217]

ZERO fear, 100% mission. Looked like he had trained for that exact mission 10,000 times.

[@XRPwizard]

I agree. There was also another officer a few months back that went through an outdoor mall that already had casualties and he put in similarly impressive work. You gotta have balls to put yourself into a location that the bad guy has already walked through not knowing where he will be. Class act

[@NickTemperistic]

For real man I really don't know how these cops sleep at night after going through something like this. They do it though cause they actually care about their community and would rather die than let someone hurt it.@@XRPwizard

[@SkaterChick1972]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Kidraver555]

That lady who stood outside and aided this guy was just so brave, really so brave.

[@ngs5554]

She’s also a hero ❤

[@notmyname3883]

Amen. Calm, cool and collected when that was EXACTLY what was needed; and helped HIM stay composed, too. What a woman!

[@mariamonshae2711]

I thought the same y’all because she could’ve ran for her life not knowing when the shooter would get close to her

[@ArianTheDon88]

not smart tho. Could have been shot through the window

[@Deenique16]

I thought there was a man out there too? Unless he was a police officer

[@Radk187]

Wow! This officer is clearly struggling with the traumatic situation he was faced with. I hope over time he may find peace knowing he handled the call with courage and bravery. He is a true hero! Thank you sir!

[@JimmyS1968]

This!! 100%

[@TheTurbineEngineer]

Imagine stepping over deceased children. I'd be destroyed... maybe permanently.

[@Ahturro]

@@TheTurbineEngineer yeah .... Thats a trauma for long time

[@JimmyS1968]

@@TheTurbineEngineer that’s what bad dreams are made out of.

[@robertwilliams1254]

Yes he is... when I was an Officer in 70's, a Senior Officer told me if I ever had to shoot someone, Never go up & look. Let another Officer check the person. I never shot anone as a police officer, but I still vividedly remember each one I saw die & how the body struggles to survive. Combat Vets know & know far worse than me.

[@dawrealtor]

Thank you for your service, Officer Engelbert. You did an amazing job. We stand in awe of you.

[@sugarmagnolia876]

Beautifully Said!

[@steveshapiro326]

@@sugarmagnolia876 This man put his own life on the line. Can't image confronting an active shooter.

[@weirdal706]

​@@steveshapiro326 I'd have taken the bullets for those children...what a despicable act. Mental illness is becoming the norm.

[@yollyparco2824]

How cool and humble this person is but how brave and smart too!!👏👏👏

[@sarawassner8463]

A hero in blue. The best of the finest law enforcement we have.

[@LMCPresentations]

This hero is so humble...he even looks like he doesn't want to be in the spotlight. What a gracious man of service he is. Thank you Officer Engelbert for your service.

[@4theLord1]

Yes, humble and still shaken a bit, by the trauma and by the focus now on him. He is catapulted into a leadership role, and we need leaders like him! 💖

[@lastingbeauty7416]

I saw that immediately. Good soul. So traumatic what happened.

[@avalonjustin]

I would stand and applaud this man after he spoke here.

[@ancientorchids]

Watch his bodycam footage, he went directly to the sound of gunfire while others clearly heard it but hesitated and fell back, he is the definition of bravery.

[@ElliotDrinksWater]

They didn't fall back, they waited to have him go first because he was the only one with a rifle. Since he was armed with the most firepower it's common sense to have him enter first.

[@xCanuckfan16x]

​@ElliotDrinksWater that makes sense yah. It's the right call

[@yasiralamriki]

@@ElliotDrinksWater "he"

[@ravenID429]

@@yasiralamriki ?? The cop, not the shooter

[@yasiralamriki]

@@ravenID429 ok

[@namniag]

One comment really stuck with me. He recognized before engaging the shooter that he was unprotected. “I wished I had deployed my rifle rated plates”. He did not take the time to put on armor, because he was so preoccupied with getting in as fast as possible and saving lives. And when he realized he didn’t have it, he didn’t suddenly say “oh somebody else go first” he maintained his lead position and put his life on the line, knowing full well those could be his last moments. And in doing so, he had the shooter down in less than 3 minutes on scene. THAT is a true hero.

[@blahblahblah6499]

I give equal kudo's the these officers families! I simply can't imagine knowing what your loved one might face every time they go out the door. They are hero's as well.

[@venomousgoose5023]

One goal. Eliminate the threat

[@avalonjustin]

This man went into a school with an active shooter inside, knowing his life could end at any moment, and did what needed to be done. It takes a special kind of person to be that brave and heroic.

[@case6189]

He mentions a lot of minor “mistakes” he made or “luckily I did this”. BRO you did a damn near perfect job and were a hero. Every LE analysis of their body cams said your response should be the BLUEPRINT to active shooter responses for PD.

[@avalonjustin]

@@case6189 Exactly. He's humble enough to think he could have done better. That's a mature attitude. I hope other police forces watch how these pros handle things, like you said!

[@anthonyangeli256]

Agree

[@AK-tf3fc]

He's a transphobic nazi

[@alexrobertson557]

I feel like this brave man is the entire reason everything went so smoothly, watch the body cam footage, he just gets there, takes control and goes to work. Brilliant leader.

[@satchelstillwell103]

Couldn’t agree more. That was the part that stuck out the most to me. He was even polite saying yes mam at one point.

[@RustinKey-dx7zh]

Yes truly you could tell his bravery and leadership motivated the others who were skidding a bit. Collazo stepped into his same mindset by the end

[@ziprline]

I've known Rex since he was 4 years old. He is and always has been destined for a situation like this. He's as solid a human being as you could ever know. His entire family are wonderful and rock solid people as well. It was clearly God's hand that placed him in his role that day. He was the "right man" for such a horrible situation. God Bless you Son.

[@Nitya-r86]

Rex definitely seems like a great guy- down to earth, possibly shy, well-mannered and humble. Not to forget, super duper brave. A real man right there. His family raised him really well.

[@tonyalabat9739]

God bless him! I am praying for him and the victims.

[@berlingolingoful]

Clearly, such a very good man. God bless him, and his undoubtedly wonderful family.

[@SoCal780]

I read that he attended the University of Dayton, which is near my hometown. He made us proud.

[@johngalyen2315]

Man saved my nieces life I’m so grateful

[@lm-usmc]

The pain in his eyes and the discomfort in his body language was hard to watch. I've been to war, and know the struggle, but can't imagine seeing this on your home soil, especially children. I pray that he gets the help needed to deal with his emotions. You are a hero, Rex! We are proud of you!

[@slickx45]

Thank you for your service as well. Our world is better because of guys like you and Ofc. Engelbert.

[@lm-usmc]

@@slickx45 It was my pleasure serving this great country.

[@scaleworksRC]

yeah that sticks with you forever

[@MotivationalStation7]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@vernon7896]

Liar, deceiver, pos!

[@abbylaska3828]

He’s my second cousin. For a few years now I’ve wanted to be a cop and he’s pushed me even harder to make me dream job come true

[@elanshudnow]

Officer Rex is a hero. He got there immediately, rallied the team together, went in and took the perpetrator down. The world needs more Officers like Rex.

[@deadshot4245]

if every officer was like rex we wouldnt have nearly the same issue with law enforcement in this country true class act

[@conneraldeqn9751]

Nah thats captain rex

[@Idiotsincarshere]

Any praise for the school teachers that evacuated and saved all those children prior to police arrival?

[@artificiallyunintelligent4537]

Not only that, he took charge to rally a team of people he had never even worked with before.

[@largeman2316]

@@Idiotsincarshere Of course, this video just isn’t about them, it’s about this dude.

[@boopbeeppp]

I know he may never see this, but.. You did what you had to do, Officer Rex. You SAVED children and many other people. Focus on that. You cannot do more, you did enough.

[@Hyperfoxeye]

There was a dead child in the hallway leading up to the shooter, my personal guess is hes taking it hard on himself for the time it took to plug in the gps and driving there may have been the difference to save that kid. I disagree with the statement i typed and think he did all he humanly could but its very clear hes taking it hard as if he failed/couldve done more

[@El_.5794]

1:05 Officer Rex Engelbert wasn’t supposed to be in the area that day but fate put him there in that crucial time because he had a role to answer the call of service. He did deliver his duty to protect the lives and prevent further deaths by confronting the shooter. God bless him and the other officers involved. He was in shape, equipped, calm and ready to take the task no matter where he was. Imagine, first time he just met the other blue guys as he didn’t even work with anyone in his group but he understood his role being the rifle man.

[@speedyyy5181]

Just my opinion, but I think God put him there.

[@MariaHeredia-dw4id]

As a catholic Méxican you can call me crazy but when evil arrives sometimes God sends an Angel right away to defeat it.All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to idle by.

[@MrRagingasian]

Don’t put that weight of the six lives on you bro. You did your job to the fullest extent

[@Nitya-r86]

True.

[@millennialodyssey5956]

He may not be. You don't necessarily know the actual reasons why he's hurting.

[@pasta8470]

@@millennialodyssey5956 maybe it's his first kill

[@rusty7984]

Every Military or First Responder that has been in similar situations feels this to an extent

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Whaaat? His courage is beyond the ordinary imagination. The 6 are now his angels of rejoicing as he will be forever respected for immediate response that sure stopped a single more angel to be taken by such a neurotic criminal minded violent individual.

[@boxesbinslidsllc]

This is weighing on him. God please give him the ability to process this. 💔

[@patriciamontgomery4175]

Amen

[@rickyflinchum2909]

It is weighing on him heavily. I feel bad for him seeing this video. But I am damn proud of him and the other officers with him for their actions that ended the threat as quickly as possible. I hope he can get the help he needs to get past this guilt he is feeling. Need more officers like him.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

​@Gina Jalovec very nice to read this. I had drawn a pastel drawing of Rex and Michael too. Rex is 27, and Michael 31. It's just totally awesome that they displayed total courage. Otherwise that deranged criminal murderer would have taken their lives, and others... Nobody thinks like that, but maybe we should. Where are the ticker tape parades for the guys? We need to remember. We have vigils for the beautiful souls that were victims but also heros. If they could tell their stories we would be weeping all the more. I heard one 9 yr old was shot trying to pull the fire alarm. There are 8 major heros here. I mean it sounds like these two young guys were not the first ones from law enforcement on the scene, but were the first two to enter... hm? Mmm🤔

[@nancywindrow3737]

@Gina Jalovec 💜

[@April.Showers.]

I’m proud of our officers here in Nashville. I hear and see a man that took his training seriously… he took his knowledge to the fullest. He went to the front with ppl he never met and took control of a situation. His body language and his voice tell me of the traumatic experience he had that day no matter how brave. I hope he receives the trauma therapy he will need for many years to come. Nashville loves you, are we are all here behind you sir. God bless you for being where you were at that time. ❤

[@thomasrosato3934]

Officer Englebert, the entire world salutes you right now sir. I know it's hard, I know you're struggling... but potentially hundreds of people made it back to their families that day because of YOU and the other officers who responded that day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts

[@ohioisastate8574]

o/

[@thomasrosato3934]

@WinstonSmith-1984 Not sure how that's relevant since she gunned down three kids and three staffers and had fired a total of 150 rounds in a school. I can only hope she died slowly in agony

[@BigKev_1]

@Gray Fox doesn’t matter. She was actively shooting

[@JimFrenowsky]

@Gray Fox you can watch the footage. It didn’t appear so to me, but there was no way of knowing what direction the shooter was facing until he poked his own head around a wall to check. For all he knew she was just waiting for a head to shoot. Regardless, I highly doubt that is what haunts him. I’m pretty sure walking over the bodies of children on his way to take a life is what haunts him today.

[@spectre9948]

Typical Americans thinking the entire world revolves around them lmao. Nobody outside your borders gives a shit. More like: „Oh another school shooting in the US…well, some things never change.“

[@kevinswift8654]

Wow, if anyone thinks they want to be a hero, think again. He is suffering because of this. Still, I'm sure he would have done it a million times over. Thoughts and prayers go out to this brave young man.

[@millennialodyssey5956]

That's what makes him a hero. He's not ruled by fear but what is right.

[@SuspiciousLobster5677]

​@@millennialodyssey5956 stoic

[@stormshadow3650]

Rex Engelbert your an absolute hero! When I first seen the video seeing your bravery at the beginning by saying "I need 3 let's go " gave me chills.

[@charlesedmundadams]

Utmost respect for this man and how he handled the events that unfolded that day, he helped to save many lives. Know that it's okay to be struggle in the aftermath of something like this Officer Rex, if you ever see this, and that you have a country of people behind you who deeply respect how you responded to this tragedy.

[@millennialodyssey5956]

Thank you for saying. There are comments constantly mentioning how he's struggling like it was shocking or not worth trying to save those people because of him hurting and it's pretty pathetic. It's normal to struggle like this. I pray he allows himself to process so he can gain full healing. He'll never forget it but he can heal from it. 🙏

[@OlgaSmirnova1]

He was very steady!

[@madisong5276]

A true service man. It looked like he had military experience his skills were so solid. I hope he receives mental health support to process the traumatic event

[@colonelflom262]

​@@weirdal706 even if you're saving lives having to run past the bodies of dead kids in the pursuit of the killer like he and the other officers had to is pretty fucking traumatic bud

[@penname8380]

@@weirdal706 You will eventually grow up and understand.

[@martinwhite418]

@@weirdal706 You have obviously never been shot at or had to shoot at someone. Good for you.

[@prof.sleeve2442]

@@weirdal706 taking somebodies life, regardless of who they are, will be traumatic. Ignorant comment

[@jollyg83]

@@weirdal706I was a firefighter for 20 years. I got retired with PTSD. Believe me when I say saving lives is very traumatic. You can’t understand it unless you do it.

[@alsmith646]

You are a pure example how a police officer conducts oneself! We salute you officer!

[@mattm.5436]

Shut up Al. Stop looking up -to people who are probably younger than you are.

[@kudanavadmont1242]

Doesn't seem to be Ex-military... Or if he is, he kept himself. Unlike most.

[@bamboosho0t]

He’s a public servant, not a military officer. We don’t salute public servants. We commend our public servants.

[@kudanavadmont1242]

@@bamboosho0t He's not an ex-military meat head either. He tells this story like a horror story, he tells it like a human who isn't USED to death and murder. Which is why a LOT of republican ran places hire ex-military for cops. 0 empathy, it was pushed out of them.

[@AndreaSpitzer0961]

​@@kudanavadmont1242do not make this political because it's not period

[@disciple68]

He should NEVER have to pay for another beer again in his life!

[@rachelh6826]

The fact that all of those officers were from several different agencies and so effortlessly came together to take out the threat so methodically and quickly is incredible policing and training. Communication is so crucial in situations like these. Well done by all those heroes.

[@YasssStitch]

PDs across the country have standardized active shooter response training. The idea is (and it worked here) to assemble 4 total strangers and they'll know exactly what to do.

[@doingmybest222]

Unlike Uvalde sadly..

[@Valorince]

@@doingmybest222 never forget.

[@bugsy74]

@@YasssStitch this is exactly what we do now. We all take the same training in case of these situations we all know our roll

[@PauIdenino]

What were these different departments? I didn't know this.

[@4theLord1]

Rex, you are my family. Your great grandfather was my mother's well loved brother. We're all so proud of you and feel so sorry for the situation that made you a hero; however, you made such an important job of handling this horrific tragedy. Thank you, and may you be of great help to your brothers in blue and to your community as your circle has grown and will continue to grow as the Lord leads you. Uncle Rex must have been with you that terrible day! God's protection and blessings to you all. 💞

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Hare Krishna Sally🎉❤🎉

[@weirdal706]

Good looking family...may God bless you all!

[@aidans666]

🧢

[@tacodudes2119]

@@aidans666 fr

[@runtotorun]

Is he single? 😂 Rex is darling and a hottie! 🔥 🤤

[@fitandwell333]

Officer Rex total respect for you, sir. Thank you for your bravery and your communication and tactical skills with your other officers were on point, short and clear. Thank you for risking your life to stop the threat asap and protect vulnerable. You are the true warrior sir!!

[@LizHawkTube]

Thank you so much for saving so many lives!! You were all so beyond brave!!

[@HOCKEYDIVA]

Tears came to my eyes watching this courageous officer recounting this horrible day. There is pain in his eyes. I have no doubt that GOD wanted him there to protect the innocent among us..He was chosen 🙏

[@davezinetti666]

Mine too

[@afa6361]

You can tell he is a good guy. Somewhat shy and reserved but did his job when he was asked to. He was very polite running towards the scene. Proud of him.

[@Toph.Beifong.]

I prefer to make friends with these sigma strong silent types over loud mouth obxnoxious fools. Too many of those in this country

[@timstanek47]

In a world full of fraudulent heroes - this guy is the real deal. Much respect

[@latyshal.2286]

Sir, you are a Hero. You did not hesitate to enter that school, find the threat, and "neutralize" it. You saved many lives that day. Thank you for your bravery. 💛

[@mattm.5436]

No he’s not a hero. Doing exactly what he’s supposed to be doing does not make him a hero.

[@OnlyInDr3ams]

@@mattm.5436He saved lives tho. Thats what heroes do.

[@ToothPasteLOL]

@@mattm.5436 He's doing something you'd probably never have the courage to do for others. cynical weirdo.

[@tsdmft6638]

@@mattm.5436 Yes it does.

[@RE1jill]

Lgbt : what do you mean by “it”

[@horrorbiz72]

I wish we had Officers like him here in Uvalde Texas. We have nothing but cowards who play operators until shots are fired. Thank you and your fellow officers for saving lives. You give us hope that true leadership, selflessness and courage exist.

[@JoshuaJames956]

You can tell by looking into his eyes that he looks traumatized hope he gets the help he needs to move forward in his life. Thank you Officer Engelbert for your professional act. ❤

[@woodrowcall3269]

Officer, YOU SAVED LIVES. Thank you is not enough for what you did. I can’t begin to imagine what you’re feeling, but know that you made a huge difference in so many peoples lives. Be well, be safe.

[@thinhlucero4268]

You saved lives. Many lives and nothing can express my gratitude, true hero

[@sfc5774]

So many incredible people are in these (mass shooting) situations. This young man is hurting but he did his job. I’m sure his family is very proud (as they should be). The entire situation is beyond comprehension. Thank you for your service.

[@elainemurley9509]

He's a great officer

[@sfc5774]

@@elainemurley9509 Yes, he is. And so young. I wish him (and all 1st responders) a long and healthy life.

[@Ctater7]

Very sharp officer! Thank you for your service Officer Engelbert!

[@Ccthomas-ks1hn]

I salute you officer. That was a hard day, and you rose to the occasion. You’re a hero. If you need help get it.

[@tcshy1903]

He put his life on the line. I cried watching his body cam. Thinking about the children and staff in danger. Children shouldn't die at school. It breaks my heart. Those poor babies.

[@j.a.3138]

I mean that's what he was trained to do. He is a cop

[@sdas4084]

@@j.a.3138 that doesn’t take anything away from his heroism

[@Tanaka1943]

@@j.a.3138 Mcdonalds employees are trained to do their job too yet they mess up the order many times.

[@kayp7954]

To everyone who says “f the police” remember that you’re wrapping this man in that category. THIS is why we respect the blue. Thank you for what you do 💙👏🏼true hero

[@Melanie-le6mw]

Facts

[@KoleWorldNoSnuggie]

Just the bad ones

[@SuperSpasticNinja]

Nah that statement holds true. 99% of them were scared little children that day, even though trained for situations like these. This man is a hero. The police at large, an utter disgrace. Only brave when they know their victim is unarmed or under-armed, as soon as the automatics come out and are fired with conviction their hearts turn soft as well as their attitudes

[@philh2932]

@@JONNYM-ox4bothat are probably bad people that deserve to be locked up

[@3rdlineplug]

@@JONNYM-ox4boI’m sure for no reason too. All angels.

[@akilbourne]

I have no doubt God chose you “for such a time as this”. You did an incredible job and because of you, no one else was killed. Prayers to the families of the six murdered, but this could have turned into Uvalde real quick. Thank you for your service and I pray you feel the Lords comfort and peace in the following weeks. JOB WELL DONE!

[@kali6651]

Where was your god when bullets were ripping through the children's bodiesM

[@4theLord1]

It does seem so. And I think that his Uncle Rex, an avid hunter, was with him that day. He was the only one who thought to grab his rifle from the patrol car before he entered the school building and was given the lead because of that.

[@1302shaun]

leave the god shit out of it.. kids dead... think about...

[@Meow-oo7yk]

@@ohio that’s why they said it could have TURNED INTO Uvalde. They are comparable because they’re both school shootings and yes, this very well could have become a massacre just as bad as Uvalde IF police didn’t respond quick enough and disable the gunman.

[@akilbourne]

@@ohio you’re right, they are two completely different situations. One where the officers failed miserably to do their job, and one where the officers acted quickly and precisely to eliminate the threat, thus resulting in many lives saved👍🏼

[@Coast2Coast88]

Thank you officer. As a mother, knowing there are human beings like you who will bust through those doors and protect my child. Words can’t describe my gratitude. Also, to the staff who stuck around bravely to relay accurate information and aiding. You all are the true definition of bravery.

[@TheRedneckGamer556]

That’s the same Department that walked by the Christmas bomb evacuating people

[@jpo4468]

Outstanding man ! He's the kind of guy you want your little boys to grow up and be like ! Thank you for your service sir .

[@cindyhurzeler3885]

Humble, shy, brave. Thank you.

[@ad8397]

So much sadness in his eyes. Thank God there are people like him who run towards the gunshots instead of away. He and the others saved so many lives that day.

[@eoinMB3949]

Yeah he's definitely carrying a heavy burden. Whether thats because of the fact that he had to kill someone(in order to protect others)or because he feels a lot of regret for not being able to save the 6 people who were killed. I get the feeling that he's a christian and as such a man of God and I hope that God will heal the wounds in his heart and give him peace.

[@deficator750]

not really, they are the ones that get sacrificed so our entitled asses can enjoy life. i just feel sorry for people like him. he probably has to live with this ptsd for the rest of his life...

[@iluvjake1000]

@@eoinMB3949 You’re right, and he may well be burdening his own mind with ALL of those thoughts. I hope unlimited counseling is available for him, the other officers, and all that were affected by this tragedy.

[@GunmanNeek]

Definitely be thankful men like him still exist in today’s society, especially since feminism is trying castrate men.

[@weirdal706]

They trained him...not like he didn't know that day may come to pass. He did his job well!!

[@CBaller2020]

His eyes are so sad. He's reliving witnessing the 6 children and 3 adults who lost their lives over nothing. He deserves a raise, a promotion, and a huge hug from his girlfriend/wife.

[@saracornish360]

He is traumatized I'm sure. So beyond brave. And beyond a hero. And the man in the blue shirt beside him the entire time. Thank you sir! Prayers to all families

[@brigitteschmolla6227]

thank you from France how you and colleague responded thank you officer Rex Engelbert from France

[@robertwagner6627]

By far one of the most heroic police officers I've ever seen. We need more of you sir. Thank you

[@Denise-ch6je]

He didn't bother donning his plate carrier because he didn't want to wait 15 more seconds to breach the school. His selfless actions saved more lives. God bless this hero

[@robwilson3634]

Officer - I'm so sorry this happened. This is tragic for everybody involved. Thank you for answering the call and bearing this heavy burden for us all.

[@hd-mk8ds]

@@whiteprivilegedenier7459 bro what

[@pauledwards1157]

Dude’s a hero. He definitely saved lives. I can’t imagine being the parent of one of those 9 year olds that lost their lives or the child or spouse of the adults.

[@TopazBeast]

Lotta respect for this man, clearly a genuine dude and wants to help people

[@Nitya-r86]

Rex Engelbert- the definition of alpha. You should be super proud of yourself, Officer Rex. You saved God knows how many lives that day. Lots of good wishes to you from India.

[@ASurfgirl]

Stop using that stupid catch phrase it’s toxic “alpha” the man had to kill someone to save others he is obviously struggling with it. Yes he’s a hero. But he has a conscious. The alpha crap is just that 💩 stuff put out by grifters. He is a human being period

[@newcreation17771]

Amen

[@cherylb2008]

Officer Englebert your bravery running towards that shooter was so impressive. You saved so many lives. You and the other LE officers are courageous people! You have a job that most people would not be able to do. I pray for you and the other LE that risk your lives every day

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

Uvalde Law Enforcement, FYI... THIS is how it's DONE! Thank you Officer Rex and all the other responders for getting in there and doing what was necessary to protect those kids.

[@pgfrank2351]

This is why stress training is so important, anyone can shoot and hit paper targets but when the targets shoot back you need to stay composed. One of the first things I noticed when watching his body cam footage you have a very close a clear view of his thumb around the grip and periodically you'll see his thumb manipulate the safety lever on or off, his thumb was NOT shaking at all!. I'm not saying that means he wasn't nervous but to me it means he has control over his body and mind in ways that only intense training can achieve in a situation like that. Bravo

[@BacknRC]

Officer Engelbert, your swift, non wavering action (putting your own life in harms way) literally saved lives. We are all so proud of you. YOU ARE THE DEFINITION OF A HERO ❤.

[@shaneprather6743]

Seriously, swift. There was not a single hesitant step taken as he pushed passed the rest of the officers, solely focused on eliminating the threat. Extremely commendable, and the epitome of the American warrior.

[@nworbydnar]

Officer Englebert: Thank you for doing your job so well.

[@ehderguyyashootadeerorno2313]

If you are thinking about doing this, or harming yourself, please get the help you need and deserve. This is not good for anyone involved. There are help lines, you are not alone.

[@alohacowboy1]

I remember returning to school after our school shooting at Millard south and seeing our assistant principal greeting the students with a cast on his arm. It was sad

[@Ida_Dunne_Moore]

​@@alohacowboy1 my god... It must be beyond traumatic. Do you ever feel safe, after that?

[@alohacowboy1]

@@Ida_Dunne_Moore I always sit in the back at movie theaters I call them safe from shooter seats. At restaurants I like to be away from windows and near exits. Basically I don’t want my back turned to anyone and the idea that it could happen again is always on your mind.

[@Ida_Dunne_Moore]

@@alohacowboy1 my dad had a shotgun when I was a kid, and a couple of times it was brought out during furious rows, when he was drunk. Oh, he shot us with bits of cork from an air gun when we were little, too. Guns terrify me. I don't know how you manage this situation in the States, I hope there's some way through it

[@weirdal706]

Falling on deaf ears...it's a drug to them and it's evil.

[@8551-w5v]

The Heart of a Lion and the Soul of a Warrior. God Bless this man and we need many more like him.

[@samf.s.7731]

And the acute stress disorder of a gentleman that did a job a lot of people wouldn't do. He looks so uncomfortable. I hope he's receiving emotional support, not just getting the word "hero" thrown at him while simultaneously not acknowledging the traumatic effect of what he went through, and the insane level of anxiety he must have faced.

[@mikedinger6037]

Thank You For Your Service

[@garyhogan7881]

I’m so proud of this young officer.

[@Freight_Train]

Hero is not a big enough word. What a man.

[@Baubles0120]

That’s what a true HERO looks like! 👊🏻 Thank you for your service, officer Engelbert! God Bless you and your family. 🌟

[@Allaiya.]

Sorry he had to go through this in the first place, but thankful he was there. He is a hero!

[@Mike23443]

I feel really bad for him. You can tell that no matter how much people laude him as a hero and praise his response and reaction, he blames himself for every one of those deaths, running through what ifs, and hypotheticals, being eaten up by the question "could another person still be alive if I had just done something differently?" You didn't just do your best. You did the best anybody could ever have done. There was nothing left on the table. As much as it hurts, you couldn't have done anything more. Short of being Superman himself, this was the best possible outcome, and that hurts, and that sucks, but that's not your fault.

[@johnlillyblad5188]

Dude looks like Superman.

[@Faiith1964]

I can see the hurt and pain in this officer's face....you did an amazing job sir and I pray God gives you the strength you need to get through this

[@tinasuarez117]

Sending prayers of Peace & Comfort to Officer Englebert. God works in mysterious ways & there is Always a reason. Thank You Officer Engelbert for Listening to your calling on March 27th, for it was You that God knew that could eliminate this evil threat, to save Many more lives that day. I can't imagine what you are going thru, as I pray for you, & all the families that lost loved ones on that Horriffic morning.

[@joshnordlund]

This is the definition of who we need in positions of authority and accountability. God bless this man and the lives his partner and himself saved.

[@shawnbrown8888]

HERO!! Praying for all involved 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kerebaka]

Man, I can feel him reliving this traumatic experience. I hope he recovers from this, and the families as well. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jamsjr44]

Thank you for protecting your community! 🙏🏾

[@aaronspeck1644]

This poor man. I hope he's able to shake this weight some day. He deserves to feel pride in doing such an incredibly brave thing that saved countless lives.

[@NoemiPerez-lm5gg]

THANK YOU ALL SOOO MUCH I HOPE THEY GET ALL THE HELP THEY NEED AND PLEASE STOP MASS SHOOTINGS

[@Killada3pt]

The fact that he went in with other LEOs that he had never met AND executed that situation the way they did is amazing.

[@El_.5794]

Not only that, he became the lead and remained calm since he had the rifle vs. the other officers who only had pistols.

[@ConfederateDixieDarling]

God bless this officer. You can tell this was incredibly difficult for him but thankfully due to his dedication, training and personality he rose to the occasion.

[@Griffeyjrgolden]

"i've been given my training, I know my role", very powerful statement here. We cannot defund our police, nor can we shy away from execution training such as this. Mentally he was trained, and physically. Thank you sir.

[@lezhu6856]

Defunding police doesn't mean removing training or active response units, but shifting community response to civilians because a huge proportion of police calls nowadays are for mental health and substance abuse.

[@bullet996]

​​@@lezhu6856 lol shifting community response to civilians; who are neither trained or are even allowed to be armed if gun control laws passes, is a horrible idea. No offense but mentally ill people can be armed as well; up here in Canada a RCMP officer was stabbed to death when responding to a mental illness call.

[@Leroyscaand]

@@bullet996 just stabbed? Yup that’s Canada

[@yourenotthatguypal3483]

I don’t believe that defunding the police is the proper response, however reformation imo is the way to go. Specifically more rigorous training, deeper background checks (i.e. speaking with former classmates and friends to get a good idea on the potential officer’s character, there are too many of these guys that got bullied in high school, are given power, and immediately start going on power trips). Monthly physical evaluations as well because a lot of these patrol officers are unfit and out of shape.

[@Amoogus]

​@lezhu6856 it doesn't need defunding, it needs a reallocation of funds. Small police departments can be left with next to nothing in terms of funds.

[@Keelow]

A man of class and manner. I salute you officer. May god bless you and heaven protect you.

[@jilliandreamlight]

This man is a hero, and an example of how an officer should be. I hope he is getting the time off, and mental health help he needs and deserves.

[@kezzaobee1462]

You officer Rex, did an amazing job, no one could have done any more than what you did, going in not knowing the layout and only voice directions Well done, you saved so many lives with you expertise as a fully trained serviceman. Sympathy to the families who lost loved ones. You are all in our prayers.

[@ammaopoku5397]

What a hero this man is. Extremely proud of him. This Officer is clearly struggling and I pray that they all get the help they need to deal with all of this. Keep a very close eye on him… check into see all is ok❤️🙏🏾

[@AnnaKinsler]

You did what needed to be done thank you and God be with you

[@SallyM-7777]

This man is a hero! Although, lives were lost. His objective was to get in there and save lives! The most amazing thing is, he is so humble in his speaking and explaining his thoughts and actions. Wow!

[@weirdal706]

Great day in the history of Nashville this wasn't.

[@SallyM-7777]

@@weirdal706 I’m sorry I just had to laugh at your response. It sounds like something Yoda would say on Star Wars! 😂 Now that’s something you might now hear in Nashville! To be very serious though it was a national tragedy, I’ll never understand that kind of violence or any others.

[@trinitylane2202]

I hope that there is mental health help for all the first responders that had to see what they saw that day. Especially the children who were killed by someone so selfish & evil.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Are they trained to believe they did wrong? Wtf? There is false humility, but there needs to be out and out respect, honor and gratefulness in their training... The kind that millions are allowed to express in comments. My God...... Watch over us Christ, and lead us to righteousness. Teach us what is wickedness and help us reward your servants that take your commandments to heart. If the Bible is not properly taught, then read the Bible of the East which is the Song of God. It specifies what aggressors ARE..... 🙏🏻

[@vıdıbıdı]

Thank you for your service. You did your best officer.

[@karengriffith2057]

God bless you, Rex. We appreciate you, Officer, and your courageous work! God placed you there at that appointed time, for that appointed purpose. He used you and the other officers, to save so many that day. We all can not thank you enough for your bravery and courage. God bless you, sir. ♥️

[@GodsTribe]

Amen.

[@MikeHoncho610]

What a guy. You can tell how badly he’s still shaken up from that horrific scene. Praying for all those who lost someone that day and for this madness to end.

[@tommorgan7431]

Simply outstanding. No matter what... you and your fellow officers saved childrens lives. A debt which can never be repayed.

[@kalebboggs2282]

you saved god knows how many lives, you showed textbook example on how responding police should handle an active shooter. you are a hero man

[@Robarath]

This is a how a true human being who is thrust into a horrible situation responds. You can tell this absolute legend and hero is just shattered inside. I deeply hope he is able to find inner peace and never has to pay for another dinner again. Well done, Officer, we salute you.

[@MillionDollarMullettt]

What an incredible man. Blown away by his compassion and composure. What every man should strive to be🫡

[@mariejae]

So much respect for him. You can tell he's a compassionate and honest man. Really impressed with how these men came together and operated. All PDs should aspire to perform like this. Rex and the others who spoke are a great example. I hope they all have counseling and therapy available as well ❤

[@milan3060]

This is the true meaning of a gentleman in blue ,a hero with a badge !Thank you for your service sir ,our orbit needs a hundred of you .This is the epitome of honor ,and self-less action !God bless the souls that were lost 😢and their families ..my heart is shattered for EVERYONE 🙏🏼

[@ssk2020ssk]

🙏🙏🙏

[@alknobhill]

To this hero of a man I say thank you. Clearly he’s still traumatized and I hope he gets the help he needs 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jackpow2004]

This incredibly courageous and heroic officer made a great point that has been overlooked by the media……that woman standing outside the school when he arrived was so brave too! She didn’t even have a weapon and could have just ran and been home free. Most people probably would have. She stood outside all exposed like that having no idea if the shooter was going to come outside, which he/she/it could have at any time.

[@TheRandomPossum]

This is the very first thing l noticed when I watched the video. So brave

[@caitlankelly4367]

I believe it was very brave to stay. I watch the video over and over and wonder how every person seemed to know exactly what to do to expedite the killing of the shooter. None of these people knew each other, or had been in a similar situation, yet they moved like a coordinated trapeze act. This was God.

[@jamesborek8125]

@@caitlankelly4367 Very well could be. It was a series of folks decidedly acting in a dynamic scenario, whatever force guided their actions and decisions throughout will never be known, but I'm damn glad they did.

[@simfimpim]

Completely agree. That woman was brave to stay.