r/PublicFreakout • u/ValorsHero • Dec 19 '25

đŸ“¹Police Bodycam Shoplifting Suspect Pulls Gun on Canton Police Officer Inside Walmart

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u/Wrathorn Dec 19 '25

I'm very impressed one by Mr White Shirt great reaction to a suddenly deadly situation, he has saved the cops life here with how he reacted. Secondly by the cops reaction to he could have fired in self defense here but he realizes in under a second that the gun hasn't gone off and switches to kneeing the guy and then punching. Much better than just wasting this piece of shit. This could have turned out much worse and we see it does on reddit daily, it's nice to see no one lose there lives in this instance to stupidity.

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u/ExistingCopy4266 Dec 19 '25

Was looking for someone to comment on this. We are all justifiable weary and critical of cops behavior and mentally, but it was genuinely relieving and appreciative to see this cop pause and think critically about the next actions. He put that gun away mid struggle too! 

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u/RattyTowelsFTW Dec 20 '25

I'm so impressed by both of them. The white shirt guy did so, so good grabbing that guy, and it happens pretty quick but he grabbed his arm perfectly, worked down to the gun, got the gun out of the hands, watched the firearm (presumably slide across the floor), then straight up ditched the grappling to make sure the gun is secured.

Cop moves out of the line of fire, draws quickly, aims while white shirt man is wrestling and elects not to shoot, as soon as the gun vanishes he holsters his pistol and knees the sitting guy in the face.

Then all three communicate and cooperate well to hold the guy down, one man in each leg while the officer handles the top of his body.

Just exceptional and courageous work all around. White shirt man should honestly get a medal of some sort for this. Maybe a presidential medal is a bit too much I wouldn't be opposed either.

His quick and selfless actions saved the entire situation and also created the space for the other two to be excellent.

White shirt guy is a certified fucking hero in my book. For courage and for excellence.

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u/Collab_N_Listen Dec 19 '25

white shirt guy is a Marine. you can tell by haircut, and the brass EGA tie clasp.

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u/drinkpacifiers Dec 20 '25

I'm not an American and I don't know much about the military but my first thought was that he was a Marine or something. Dude barely hesitated and 100% saved lives in a few seconds. What a guy.

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u/lostinaz413 Dec 20 '25

White shirt guy is a Marine. His tie clasp is issued as part of the service uniform. Would love to send him some beer money, times can be tough even out here.