Student wounded in florida high school shooting tried to deflect bullets with books. Jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet. Tallahassee democrat but as the 21yearold was exiting strozier library about 12. A student at florida state university said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet from hitting him during thursdays shooting. Bullet intended for florida state university student. The favorable notice it generated helped get other works by o. Nov 20, 2014 a florida state university student is crediting library books one on 14thcentury english philosophy for saving his life early thursday when a gunman opened fire on the tallahassee campus. It is unlawful for any person during the open season for the taking of any big game other than turkey to. Floridas mass school shooting fires another bullet on americas lack of gun control. Long before 17 people died in florida high school shooting. It is oflahertys first published work of fiction, published in a small londonbased socialist weekly the new leader 12 january 1923 while the war it depicted was still ongoing. The sniper is a short story written by irish writer liam oflaherty, set during the early weeks of the irish civil war, during the battle of dublin. Feb 14, 2018 florida school shooting survivors speak out.
Book stopped bullet in deadly fsu shooting, survivor jason. This chilling video from the moment of crises, students huddled there. Fsu students textbook stops library gunmans bullet new york post. An fsu student survived this mornings campus shooting after a bullet apparently meant for him was stopped by books in his backpack. In short, yes, books could potentially stop a bullet depending on the other variables, but really you would want.
Upstairs it was noticible but not overly loud, but not shocking, from outside you could barely hear it. A senior at florida state university unwittingly fell victim to the first shot from a campus gunman early thursday but didnt know it until a few hours later jason derfuss. A florida state university student who survived a campus shooting thursday owes his life to a nebraska professor. A good book can change your life, but a couple of wellplaced ones can save it, apparently. Sport shooting and training ranges throughout this state provide the location at which this important public purpose is. That shooting left 26 people died and at least 20 others injured. A florida state university student said he narrowly escaped injury when a gunman shot at him early thursday morning, the suspects bullet. Its a cell phone video of one of the victims in the florida state university shooting. Jan 30, 2015 newly released surveillance video shows the moments when a gunman opened fire at a library filled with students at florida state university. Push doesnt justify shooting, slain mans father says of. Donohue iii discuss the parkland school shooting, mental health, gun legislation and gun control, and what can be done to prevent future mass shootings.
Feb 18, 2018 numerous missed opportunities before florida shooter killed 17 at broward high school. I live along the coast of central florida ive actually had to call the sheriffs dept to settle a dispute about me shooting in my backyard i use a pound bullet trap capable of stopping a. The 304page book john wyclif great medieval thinkers took the brunt of mays bullets. Ap on the day of his speech at the state capitol, ronny ahmed. Good guy with a gun stops potential mass shooting in florida posted at 10. Feb 19, 2018 that shooting left 26 people died and at least 20 others injured. Long before 17 people died in florida high school shooting, social workers, counselors, school administrators. Nov 20, 2014 a student at florida state university said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet from hitting him during thursdays shooting. Just like in the hitchcock film, in the 2005 play the 39 steps, one of the characters survives getting shot when a prayer book in his coat pocket stops the bullet. This person for whatever reason produced a handgun and then began shooting students in the library, florida state university police chief david perry told reporters at a. Nov 20, 2014 this person for whatever reason produced a handgun and then began shooting students in the library, florida state university police chief david perry told reporters at a morning news conference. Florida state senior jason derfuss was leaving the strozier library after checking out books just after midnight thursday, when he heard the. But the book took the impact of a bullet fired at the student during thursdays florida state university shooting and he posted pictures showing the amazing stroke of luck to prove it. Books save fsu student jason derfuss from shooters bullet.
Look at this image tonight, a book riddled with bullets. It hit just so through the open backpack, frappier said, adding that the bullet exited, ran through the laptop and the casing and landed in an interior pocket of the backpack, according to cnn. Myron may, the florida state university alumnus who has been identified as the gunman behind thursdays shooting at the school, was dealing with financial troubles and experiencing paranoia that. Florida state student stops bullet with books during. He wasnt happy about shooting the mother of his children for the second time in nine years. Bullet intended for florida state university student stopped by borrowed books. College student who witnessed campus shooting made an. Air force had failed to submit the shooters criminal history, that is, his court martial over bad conduct, to the fbi. Floridas mass school shooting fires another bullet on. Florida state university senior jason derfuss said at first he didnt want to accept that hed just heard a gun fired right behind him. Book bag stops bullet from killing fsu student in shooting. Florida bullet has been assisting the needs of government, military, law enforcement, security, and corporate organizations since 1983. Nov 20, 2014 florida state university senior jason derfuss said at first he didnt want to accept that hed just heard a gun fired right behind him. Library book saves student from bullet fired during gunmans.
As my teacher was closing the door he was actually shot and killed right there. Armed officer on the florida high school campus did. Fsu student survives shooting after bullet lodges in books. Nov 21, 2014 a bullet with a florida state university students name on it was stopped by several books in his backpack before coming to rest in a manuscript on the 14th century theologian john wycliffe. Gunman at florida state spoke of being watched the new york. Endymion later survives being slashed with the holy sword.
He was shooting through the glass in the door, walker told abc news of gunman who turned his campus in parkland, florida, into the latest school mass shooting scene in america. What we know about the florida shooting suspect investigators say the suspect, 19yearold nikolas cruz, legally purchased his rifle, an ar15, last february. The father of a man killed in a case highlighting floridas stand your ground law called thursday for the shooter to be prosecuted, saying his son was rightly standing up for his family and that. Textbooks stopped bullet jason derfuss finds bullet lodged in theology book. It also accounts for demographics and the circumstances leading to the shootings to better understand when and why police use deadly force. Bullet intended for florida state university student stopped by. Fsu student jason derfuss saved by book bag in campus shooting. Florida state university student jason derfuss life was saved when a bullet lodged in books he was carrying during wednesday nights shooting. Nov 10, 2016 a haddon township police officer shot a driver during a traffic stop on oct.
The fbi said it failed to act on a tip about the suspected. Am i allowed to shoot my airgun in my backyard in florida. Jul 26, 2018 the father of a man killed in a case highlighting florida s stand your ground law called thursday for the shooter to be prosecuted, saying his son was rightly standing up for his family and that. Refine your shooting skills or just get away for a little me time at our 25yard, 15lane indoor shooting range that accommodates calibers up to 44 magnum handguns. Good guy with a gun stops potential mass shooting in florida. What we know about the florida shooting suspect cbs news. Nov 28, 2017 good guy with a gun stops potential mass shooting in florida posted at 10. Florida airport shooting survivors laptop stopped shooter. We also accommodate hand gun caliber rifles and rim fire. Fsu students books saved him from shooters bullets tampa. Fsu students books saved him from shooters bullets. Library book saves student from bullet fired during gunman. The school shooting in parkland, florida was the 18th school shooting of this year. Newly released surveillance video shows the moments when a gunman opened fire at a library filled with students at florida state university.
Books in backpack stop fsu gunmans first bullet usa today. Nov 20, 2014 book bag stops bullet from killing fsu student in shooting rampage. Can a backpack filled with textbooks protect you from a. A few books helped a florida state university student stay alive during todays early morning shooting, according to the tallahassee democrat.
I did not see the shooter, but he did shoot through my class. Numerous missed opportunities before florida shooter killed 17 at broward high school. The state two years ago enacted one of the nations only gun violence restraining order laws. May 05, 2015 92 responses to 16 things that will stop a bullet and 28 things that wont updated doug williams may 5, 2015 at 8. A junior rotc student jumped into action when he heard the gunfire ushering classmates into a classroom where he used kevlar sheets to help protect them from the mass killer, according to a. Gunman at florida state spoke of being watched the new. Hi all i live in miami florida and would like to know if it is ok to shoot in my backyard. Florida law exempts existing sport shooting ranges from subsequent changes to existing ordinances governing its operation, as long as they continue to conform to current nra gun safety and shooting standards. But when youre a purveyor of highfashion bulletproof clothing trying. A haddon township police officer shot a driver during a traffic stop on oct. The source book also makes suggestions for planning and designing ranges.
The florida school where a former student shot and killed 17 people is grappling with word that the armed officer on campus did nothing to stop the shooter. Haddon township officer involved shooting full stop youtube. Florida police describe campus shooting tallahassee and florida state university police described early reports of a gunman in front of the campus. A major focus has been on providing innovative products and service where quality, performance, and. Nov 21, 2014 florida police describe campus shooting tallahassee and florida state university police described early reports of a gunman in front of the campus library, in an episode in which three people were. How many more lives need to be taken in order for congress to create restrictions on guns. I have a 30 yard backyard and i setup a target with a 2 rugs one of top of each other and a very thick plank of wood pellets dont go through. A man credits his macbook pro for stopping a bullet in the friday florida airport shooting that left five people dead and eight others hurt. Florida airport shooting survivors laptop stopped shooters. This was in a populated seattle house, neighbors left and right.
It has now made the list of the top 10 deadliest mass shootings in history. It has provided products and services to the smallest of agencies up to the entire united states coast guard. Florida state university students books saved his life abc news. Book bag stops bullet from killing fsu student in shooting rampage. Macbook pro takes bullet for man in florida airport shooting. A bullet with a florida state university students name on it was stopped by several books in his backpack before coming to rest in a manuscript on the 14th century theologian john wycliffe. Rotc student used kevlar sheets to shield students from. After florida shooting, whats the status of the fix nics. The golden states laws also aim to keep guns out of the hands of disturbed people. An fsu student survived this mornings campus shooting after a bullet apparently meant. Haddon township officer involved shooting full stop.
Can a backpack filled with textbooks protect you from a bullet. Would californiastyle gun laws have helped stop florida. Fsu student survives shooting after bullet lodges in. A florida state university student says the books in his backpack stopped a bullet last night during the. Bag full of books stops random bullet fired at university. A florida state university student who survived a campus shooting thursday. Feb 15, 2018 the school shooting in parkland, florida was the 18th school shooting of this year. Bag full of books stops random bullet fired at university student. The gun went off two times and the student who was shot.