ATLANTA -- An observant police officer who quickly helped make an arrest after a midtown Atlanta night club shooting was upstaged by a cell phone that likely saved a man’s life.
Sgt. Robert Altertini said he was patrolling near Sixth and West Peachtree Streets when he heard gunshots near Halo Night Club.
“Rarely do we hear the shots when they're fired; we're usually called to a scene," said Altertini. "There were people running around. I radioed in that there were shots fired."
Authorities said two men were kicked out of the club early Thursday, but returned with guns and opened fire. Witnesses pointed the men out to Altertini, who helped make the arrests.
Ryan Young, WSB-TV
The valet told police he was shot but not hurt.
John Garber, a valet for National Parking, which is contracted by Halo, told police that he was shot but not hurt. The bullet had actually hit the valet’s cell phone in a breast pocket and stopped, police said.
"It doesn't usually end this way, he's very lucky in fact,” said Alterini.
Police said they pulled a pair of handguns from the suspects’ SUV.
Officers said they were not sure if the valet was the target of the gunfire or just hit by a random bullet.
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/26385757/detail.html
Interesting story that HTC posted through twitter. Lucky man. These things usually happen only in movies lol.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
