November 13, 2023, Houston, Texas - Police praise ex-con who helped save officer injured in shootout
A Texas man with prior run-ins with the law is being hailed as a hero after he found himself in the middle of a freeway shootout and risked his life to help pull an injured officer to safety.
John Lally was driving on Houston's Southwest Freeway around 10 a.m. Saturday when he found himself in the middle of a shootout between a carjacking suspect and multiple police officers. He saw one of the officers, identified as 29-year-old Officer J. Gibson, get shot and didn't think twice before rushing to the rescue.
“I just kind of ran over there and grabbed that guy with the other police officer… We grabbed him by his vest and dragged him behind the truck. And I kind of tucked him underneath the truck, so he wouldn't get shot again,” Lally said.
Lally documented the entire ordeal on video, which shows bullets flying past him as he dragged Gibson across the freeway. Lally then stayed with Gibson, trying his best to provide some comfort as they waited for paramedics to arrive.
It was a drastic turn of events for Lally, who has had multiple prior run-ins with law enforcement.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said officers were chasing a 19-year-old suspect allegedly driving a stolen car. The suspect crashed into several cars near Chimney Rock then got out of his car and began firing at police, the chief said.
Finner commended Lally for potentially saving Gibson's life during a Saturday afternoon press conference. The officer, a five-year police veteran, was shot in the leg and is expected to fully recover.
“People make mistakes, but a truly reformed individual is a person that we can use. He stepped up and other citizens stepped up, and I don't want that to get lost,” Finner said.
He added that the department plans to formally thank and acknowledge Lally for his heroism.
Lally says despite his multiple run-ins with the law, he still respects what police officers do and wouldn't hesitate if he had to step up again.
“I believe that we're all here for a reason. I also believe that if you see somebody in dire need, it's our job to help each other out,” he said.
Police say the carjacking suspect died at the hospital from injuries he sustained in the shootout.
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This is the kind of feel good content this site needs, instead of cats posted outside of the pets flair.
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Yeah, the cats is fucking cringe reddit straglord shit
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What does cats mean? Is it the animal or is it short for something?
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no no, they mean literal cats.
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Good people in this world.
This man is a hero and saved that Officer's life.
His past played no part in his actions.
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Hard to believe that there are still decent human beings out there. This story warms my heart.
The past is the past if you've changed for the better but if not? I don't know what to say.
Man is for sure a hero.
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There's plenty willing to help, but it rarely makes the news because the news loves sensationalism
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What a fucking coincidence that it was a fucking WHITE ex-con?!
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Yes imagine that.
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This was a nice breath of fresh air.. thanks so much for sharing!
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Your, welcome I love Twitter I mean X sometimes.
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watchpeopleLIVEEEE
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MakeMyPleasantRetirement
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I've seen it more then once on here. 🤷♂️🙄
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best vid ive seen in a while
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If anyone is wondering why the officer is moaning its because the tourniquet when applied has to be tightened like a motherfucker and it hurts a lot. If it is not tight AF you bleed out faster and die.
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This exactly
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I've seen to manny dead people on this website thanks for this one make me feel a little better :)
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For just being on this site for like 2 days it now has me afraid of going out and being the hot head that i am. I didn't know if this content was allowed, but I'll find out in a few days i guess haha. You're welcome and thank you for your kind comment!
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Honestly, I felt that I literally am afraid to go outside even before I saw this website. This just made me feel better a little. I just saw a video of a JFK assassination. So that was great. XD
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That made my day and make me cry.i do that for someone in battlefield but he didnt make it.
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I'm going to be ‘that guy' and ask why he felt he needed to film his good deed. Was there a benefit for him in some way?
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Gotta have evidence when the cops charge him with obstruction
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it looks like he was simply filming the gunfight when the cop got shot.
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No idea, he was probably recording the shootout and was like okay time to save a life. I don't really know.
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Eh idk I think there is something to being behind a screen that gives people confidence in situations they normally wouldn't be.
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Liability probably
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I heard it was to show his boss to excuse being late for work.
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What if the con who saved the cop was a child molester? Would you change your mind?
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can we make a feelgood flair
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Not all ex cons are bad people, they have just done bad things in their past.
Very much like myself actually 🔒
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Very true, i lived with an ex-con for 21 years. He was fine for the most part.
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If this isn't allowed my apologies.
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Fucking hero
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this was actually good to see just humanity not being idiots and helping each other
we need more like this
respect to that guy he had balls of steel walking into a shootout to save a cop
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FUCKPIGS
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A real hero doesn't film it then upload it to the world yelling "Look at me!"
He just does the job & only acknowledges what he's done when directly asked.
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I know what you're trying to say but....
Would you have believed him without the evidence in this fake world ?
Maybe he's trying to show you that if you break the law you don't have to hate the police.
You can still be a decent human being when the shit goes down even if you have previously broken the law.
And in spite of what shit may have stuck to him he is still a man.
Police do this all the time when they serve and protect.
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The people he saves will praise your efforts enough afterwards, perhaps even earning you a bravery commendation.
The gratitude & respect of those he assisted should be thanks enough but this guy wants the fucking parade.
It will probably be the only good thing he does in his life.
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Okay - I appreciate your point of view.
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brave hero
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Sorry but my god the civilian couldve spoke 90% less words, there. Goodness.
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I don't know how to add the photo but it is in the links above or comments. :)
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Kill your mother before she kills you.
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Good advice, Snappy.
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This video got reported. 🙄
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Why💀
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no idea i forgot and i guess it's gone now
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I know a Cop or two i wouldve just laughed at the pig and left him there.
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Is it because you are some filthy trash that had run ins with the law?
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No its because im not an Ass Kisser, or a Boot lickin Cock Sucker, butt you go on ahead, just be your small ppecker yourself. .
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