A second man who helped put an end to the deadly mass shooting in Colorado this month broke his silence Sunday, describing his actions as a defense of 'family' at the LGBTQ+ nightclub and beyond.
this month broke his silence Sunday, describing his actions as a defense of"family" at the LGBTQ+ nightclub and beyond.
The defendant has been booked on suspicion of murder and bias-motivated violence, according to police and prosecutors. Formal charges were expected to be filed soon. Fierro has said that the other person who helped stop the suspect was initially felled or hit the ground amid high-power gunfire, but that he soon got up, helped to secure the rifle, and started kicking the suspect.Booking photos showed the suspectColorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez, speaking at a news conference a day after the attack, described Fierro and James as "the two heroes who intervened inside of Club Q.
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