I agree. There was also another officer a few months back that went through an outdoor mall that already had casualties and he put in similarly impressive work. You gotta have balls to put yourself into a location that the bad guy has already walked through not knowing where he will be. Class act
For real man I really don't know how these cops sleep at night after going through something like this. They do it though cause they actually care about their community and would rather die than let someone hurt it.@@XRPwizard
Wow! This officer is clearly struggling with the traumatic situation he was faced with. I hope over time he may find peace knowing he handled the call with courage and bravery. He is a true hero! Thank you sir!
Yes he is... when I was an Officer in 70's, a Senior Officer told me if I ever had to shoot someone, Never go up & look. Let another Officer check the person. I never shot anone as a police officer, but I still vividedly remember each one I saw die & how the body struggles to survive. Combat Vets know & know far worse than me.
This hero is so humble...he even looks like he doesn't want to be in the spotlight. What a gracious man of service he is. Thank you Officer Engelbert for your service.
Yes, humble and still shaken a bit, by the trauma and by the focus now on him. He is catapulted into a leadership role, and we need leaders like him! 💖
Watch his bodycam footage, he went directly to the sound of gunfire while others clearly heard it but hesitated and fell back, he is the definition of bravery.
They didn't fall back, they waited to have him go first because he was the only one with a rifle. Since he was armed with the most firepower it's common sense to have him enter first.
1:05 Officer Rex Engelbert wasn’t supposed to be in the area that day but fate put him there in that crucial time because he had a role to answer the call of service. He did deliver his duty to protect the lives and prevent further deaths by confronting the shooter. God bless him and the other officers involved. He was in shape, equipped, calm and ready to take the task no matter where he was. Imagine, first time he just met the other blue guys as he didn’t even work with anyone in his group but he understood his role being the rifle man.
As a catholic Méxican you can call me crazy but when evil arrives sometimes God sends an Angel right away to defeat it.All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to idle by.
One comment really stuck with me. He recognized before engaging the shooter that he was unprotected. “I wished I had deployed my rifle rated plates”. He did not take the time to put on armor, because he was so preoccupied with getting in as fast as possible and saving lives. And when he realized he didn’t have it, he didn’t suddenly say “oh somebody else go first” he maintained his lead position and put his life on the line, knowing full well those could be his last moments. And in doing so, he had the shooter down in less than 3 minutes on scene. THAT is a true hero.
I give equal kudo's the these officers families! I simply can't imagine knowing what your loved one might face every time they go out the door. They are hero's as well.
I feel like this brave man is the entire reason everything went so smoothly, watch the body cam footage, he just gets there, takes control and goes to work. Brilliant leader.
This man went into a school with an active shooter inside, knowing his life could end at any moment, and did what needed to be done. It takes a special kind of person to be that brave and heroic.
He mentions a lot of minor “mistakes” he made or “luckily I did this”. BRO you did a damn near perfect job and were a hero. Every LE analysis of their body cams said your response should be the BLUEPRINT to active shooter responses for PD.
@@case6189 Exactly. He's humble enough to think he could have done better. That's a mature attitude. I hope other police forces watch how these pros handle things, like you said!
Whaaat? His courage is beyond the ordinary imagination. The 6 are now his angels of rejoicing as he will be forever respected for immediate response that sure stopped a single more angel to be taken by such a neurotic criminal minded violent individual.
Those two staff members who stayed deserve tons of praise, not to mention the officers who actually charged towards the gunfire. One can only wish all our police officers had that courage and morale character
To everyone who says “f the police” remember that you’re wrapping this man in that category. THIS is why we respect the blue. Thank you for what you do 💙👏🏼true hero
Nah that statement holds true. 99% of them were scared little children that day, even though trained for situations like these. This man is a hero. The police at large, an utter disgrace. Only brave when they know their victim is unarmed or under-armed, as soon as the automatics come out and are fired with conviction their hearts turn soft as well as their attitudes
It is weighing on him heavily. I feel bad for him seeing this video. But I am damn proud of him and the other officers with him for their actions that ended the threat as quickly as possible. I hope he can get the help he needs to get past this guilt he is feeling. Need more officers like him.
@Gina Jalovec very nice to read this. I had drawn a pastel drawing of Rex and Michael too. Rex is 27, and Michael 31. It's just totally awesome that they displayed total courage. Otherwise that deranged criminal murderer would have taken their lives, and others... Nobody thinks like that, but maybe we should. Where are the ticker tape parades for the guys? We need to remember. We have vigils for the beautiful souls that were victims but also heros. If they could tell their stories we would be weeping all the more. I heard one 9 yr old was shot trying to pull the fire alarm. There are 8 major heros here. I mean it sounds like these two young guys were not the first ones from law enforcement on the scene, but were the first two to enter... hm? Mmm🤔
I know he may never see this, but.. You did what you had to do, Officer Rex. You SAVED children and many other people. Focus on that. You cannot do more, you did enough.
There was a dead child in the hallway leading up to the shooter, my personal guess is hes taking it hard on himself for the time it took to plug in the gps and driving there may have been the difference to save that kid. I disagree with the statement i typed and think he did all he humanly could but its very clear hes taking it hard as if he failed/couldve done more
Wow, if anyone thinks they want to be a hero, think again. He is suffering because of this. Still, I'm sure he would have done it a million times over. Thoughts and prayers go out to this brave young man.
You can tell he is a good guy. Somewhat shy and reserved but did his job when he was asked to. He was very polite running towards the scene. Proud of him.
Officer Rex is a hero. He got there immediately, rallied the team together, went in and took the perpetrator down. The world needs more Officers like Rex.
I've known Rex since he was 4 years old. He is and always has been destined for a situation like this. He's as solid a human being as you could ever know. His entire family are wonderful and rock solid people as well. It was clearly God's hand that placed him in his role that day. He was the "right man" for such a horrible situation. God Bless you Son.
Rex definitely seems like a great guy- down to earth, possibly shy, well-mannered and humble. Not to forget, super duper brave. A real man right there. His family raised him really well.
Uvalde Law Enforcement, FYI... THIS is how it's DONE! Thank you Officer Rex and all the other responders for getting in there and doing what was necessary to protect those kids.
The pain in his eyes and the discomfort in his body language was hard to watch. I've been to war, and know the struggle, but can't imagine seeing this on your home soil, especially children. I pray that he gets the help needed to deal with his emotions. You are a hero, Rex! We are proud of you!
Officer Rex total respect for you, sir. Thank you for your bravery and your communication and tactical skills with your other officers were on point, short and clear. Thank you for risking your life to stop the threat asap and protect vulnerable. You are the true warrior sir!!
Tears came to my eyes watching this courageous officer recounting this horrible day. There is pain in his eyes. I have no doubt that GOD wanted him there to protect the innocent among us..He was chosen 🙏
A true service man. It looked like he had military experience his skills were so solid. I hope he receives mental health support to process the traumatic event
@@weirdal706 even if you're saving lives having to run past the bodies of dead kids in the pursuit of the killer like he and the other officers had to is pretty fucking traumatic bud
@@weirdal706I was a firefighter for 20 years. I got retired with PTSD. Believe me when I say saving lives is very traumatic. You can’t understand it unless you do it.
I’m proud of our officers here in Nashville. I hear and see a man that took his training seriously… he took his knowledge to the fullest. He went to the front with ppl he never met and took control of a situation. His body language and his voice tell me of the traumatic experience he had that day no matter how brave. I hope he receives the trauma therapy he will need for many years to come. Nashville loves you, are we are all here behind you sir. God bless you for being where you were at that time. ❤
The fact that all of those officers were from several different agencies and so effortlessly came together to take out the threat so methodically and quickly is incredible policing and training. Communication is so crucial in situations like these. Well done by all those heroes.
PDs across the country have standardized active shooter response training. The idea is (and it worked here) to assemble 4 total strangers and they'll know exactly what to do.
Officer - I'm so sorry this happened. This is tragic for everybody involved. Thank you for answering the call and bearing this heavy burden for us all.
This was hard to watch. It's apparent how much he's struggling with it. 😔 Whether it was seeing the fallen (especially the children) or ending someone's life, what he saw and experienced is traumatic. I just hope that he knows that while he took a life, he saved hundreds more. He stopped the threat. I really hope he doesn't develop PTSD from this and that he can get all the help and support he needs to be able to return to field duty. He is a true hero.
@Kyra While God took 6 adults and children home to be with Him, His hand of protection was over that school. From the training and response of the school staff to lock down the children, to Hale firing 152 rounds and there not being a greater loss of life, to the heroic actions of the police officers, God was watching over them. And the teacher that the substitute subbed for... God protected them as well.
If it's any consolation to him as well, technically he didn't kill her, the other officer with the handgun was the one who clicked her off button because she kept moving after he shot her.
@@mav.- if you watch the video again her head jerks back with his shots. He almost certainly permanently ended the threat and the others officers shots were just a response to death twitches. hopefully he’s able to fully move past this in good time.
Agreed. It's still raw inside him. Seeing how Rex was, reminds me of a young Navy SEAL, a Sunday schooler that I taught and knew well. He seemed just like that after he came home from his first mission. But now he is a well seasoned warrior.
Michael collazo definitely killed the shooter you can watch the body cam he was the first one around the corner and opened fire on her rex was the second or third officer that rounded the corner
You can tell by looking into his eyes that he looks traumatized hope he gets the help he needs to move forward in his life. Thank you Officer Engelbert for your professional act. ❤
So much sadness in his eyes. Thank God there are people like him who run towards the gunshots instead of away. He and the others saved so many lives that day.
Yeah he's definitely carrying a heavy burden. Whether thats because of the fact that he had to kill someone(in order to protect others)or because he feels a lot of regret for not being able to save the 6 people who were killed. I get the feeling that he's a christian and as such a man of God and I hope that God will heal the wounds in his heart and give him peace.
not really, they are the ones that get sacrificed so our entitled asses can enjoy life. i just feel sorry for people like him. he probably has to live with this ptsd for the rest of his life...
@@eoinbrennan3949 You’re right, and he may well be burdening his own mind with ALL of those thoughts. I hope unlimited counseling is available for him, the other officers, and all that were affected by this tragedy.
Rex Engelbert- the definition of alpha. You should be super proud of yourself, Officer Rex. You saved God knows how many lives that day. Lots of good wishes to you from India.
Stop using that stupid catch phrase it’s toxic “alpha” the man had to kill someone to save others he is obviously struggling with it. Yes he’s a hero. But he has a conscious. The alpha crap is just that 💩 stuff put out by grifters. He is a human being period
Officer Englebert, the entire world salutes you right now sir. I know it's hard, I know you're struggling... but potentially hundreds of people made it back to their families that day because of YOU and the other officers who responded that day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
@@Nat3_H1gg3rs Not sure how that's relevant since she gunned down three kids and three staffers and had fired a total of 150 rounds in a school. I can only hope she died slowly in agony
@@Nat3_H1gg3rs you can watch the footage. It didn’t appear so to me, but there was no way of knowing what direction the shooter was facing until he poked his own head around a wall to check. For all he knew she was just waiting for a head to shoot. Regardless, I highly doubt that is what haunts him. I’m pretty sure walking over the bodies of children on his way to take a life is what haunts him today.
You know when an officer with a jawline like that and the name 'Rex' rocks up with an LVPO AR to the scene, he bout to turn her pronouns into 'was/were'
I wish we had Officers like him here in Uvalde Texas. We have nothing but cowards who play operators until shots are fired. Thank you and your fellow officers for saving lives. You give us hope that true leadership, selflessness and courage exist.
@@bamboosho0t He's not an ex-military meat head either. He tells this story like a horror story, he tells it like a human who isn't USED to death and murder. Which is why a LOT of republican ran places hire ex-military for cops. 0 empathy, it was pushed out of them.
Utmost respect for this man and how he handled the events that unfolded that day, he helped to save many lives. Know that it's okay to be struggle in the aftermath of something like this Officer Rex, if you ever see this, and that you have a country of people behind you who deeply respect how you responded to this tragedy.
Thank you for saying. There are comments constantly mentioning how he's struggling like it was shocking or not worth trying to save those people because of him hurting and it's pretty pathetic. It's normal to struggle like this. I pray he allows himself to process so he can gain full healing. He'll never forget it but he can heal from it. 🙏
Thank you officer. As a mother, knowing there are human beings like you who will bust through those doors and protect my child. Words can’t describe my gratitude. Also, to the staff who stuck around bravely to relay accurate information and aiding. You all are the true definition of bravery.
Rex, you are my family. Your great grandfather was my mother's well loved brother. We're all so proud of you and feel so sorry for the situation that made you a hero; however, you made such an important job of handling this horrific tragedy. Thank you, and may you be of great help to your brothers in blue and to your community as your circle has grown and will continue to grow as the Lord leads you. Uncle Rex must have been with you that terrible day! God's protection and blessings to you all. 💞
There's a Richard Winters aura just pouring off this guy--both in his calm, professional leadership under fire, and in his matter-of-fact humility in this press conference. That's high praise! Pray he and his are well
What a hero. Can‘t find enough words to describe what an amazing human beeing he is. He said it felt exactly like they trained situations like this. That‘s the point. You can not go into a situation like this and think about what could happen to you. You have to put yourself into training mode and do what academy taught you. But that is sonething you can only do when you have the right mindset. He was absolutely the right one for this. Thank god for all the circumstances that lead him into that scene. Hope he will recover, hope the PD will give him everything he needs for a recovery.
Some people run to help, others run for help. This man is one of the special ones. God bless him and shield him in the future - he'll surely be in harms way again protecting others..
I feel really bad for him. You can tell that no matter how much people laude him as a hero and praise his response and reaction, he blames himself for every one of those deaths, running through what ifs, and hypotheticals, being eaten up by the question "could another person still be alive if I had just done something differently?" You didn't just do your best. You did the best anybody could ever have done. There was nothing left on the table. As much as it hurts, you couldn't have done anything more. Short of being Superman himself, this was the best possible outcome, and that hurts, and that sucks, but that's not your fault.
This is why stress training is so important, anyone can shoot and hit paper targets but when the targets shoot back you need to stay composed. One of the first things I noticed when watching his body cam footage you have a very close a clear view of his thumb around the grip and periodically you'll see his thumb manipulate the safety lever on or off, his thumb was NOT shaking at all!. I'm not saying that means he wasn't nervous but to me it means he has control over his body and mind in ways that only intense training can achieve in a situation like that. Bravo
He has trained very well and has incredible marksmanship. The most recent report said that he only fired 4 bullets. It only took 4 shots for him to take down the shooter from as far away as he was. He only has 4 years on the force, too - he has a bright future ahead of him if he is able to work through the trauma of this event. ❤
He is traumatized I'm sure. So beyond brave. And beyond a hero. And the man in the blue shirt beside him the entire time. Thank you sir! Prayers to all families
The entire situation is heartwrenching - you can hear it in his voice and see it on his face. This young officer went into immediate action to save lives, but his life is forever changed from what he witnessed and had to do that horrible day. Thank you, Officer Engelbert (and the other officers who didn't hesitate). 👮
Officer, YOU SAVED LIVES. Thank you is not enough for what you did. I can’t begin to imagine what you’re feeling, but know that you made a huge difference in so many peoples lives. Be well, be safe.
Sir, you are a Hero. You did not hesitate to enter that school, find the threat, and "neutralize" it. You saved many lives that day. Thank you for your bravery. 💛
He put his life on the line. I cried watching his body cam. Thinking about the children and staff in danger. Children shouldn't die at school. It breaks my heart. Those poor babies.
I have no doubt God chose you “for such a time as this”. You did an incredible job and because of you, no one else was killed. Prayers to the families of the six murdered, but this could have turned into Uvalde real quick. Thank you for your service and I pray you feel the Lords comfort and peace in the following weeks. JOB WELL DONE!
It does seem so. And I think that his Uncle Rex, an avid hunter, was with him that day. He was the only one who thought to grab his rifle from the patrol car before he entered the school building and was given the lead because of that.
@@ohio that’s why they said it could have TURNED INTO Uvalde. They are comparable because they’re both school shootings and yes, this very well could have become a massacre just as bad as Uvalde IF police didn’t respond quick enough and disable the gunman.
@@ohio you’re right, they are two completely different situations. One where the officers failed miserably to do their job, and one where the officers acted quickly and precisely to eliminate the threat, thus resulting in many lives saved👍🏼
What a hero this man is. Extremely proud of him. This Officer is clearly struggling and I pray that they all get the help they need to deal with all of this. Keep a very close eye on him… check into see all is ok❤️🙏🏾
So many incredible people are in these (mass shooting) situations. This young man is hurting but he did his job. I’m sure his family is very proud (as they should be). The entire situation is beyond comprehension. Thank you for your service.
I hope that there is mental health help for all the first responders that had to see what they saw that day. Especially the children who were killed by someone so selfish & evil.
Are they trained to believe they did wrong? Wtf? There is false humility, but there needs to be out and out respect, honor and gratefulness in their training... The kind that millions are allowed to express in comments. My God...... Watch over us Christ, and lead us to righteousness. Teach us what is wickedness and help us reward your servants that take your commandments to heart. If the Bible is not properly taught, then read the Bible of the East which is the Song of God. It specifies what aggressors ARE..... 🙏🏻
You could tell he was struggling to keep it together. So darn humble and brave. I can't fathom how those with a hatred for all police could hate a guy like this. Didn't even have his plates on he was in such a hurry to end the threat. I couldn't think of a more selfless public servant. THE definition of protecting and serving.
@@hannahmumma I’m pretty sure plates refers to the plates that are used within bullet proof vests, Officer Rex did not put on his bullet proof vest before entering the building
Pretty easy to hate all police when they execute innocent people for crossing the street, or reaching for their insurance in the glove box after informing them you're armed. You want to invalidate all the wrong done by cops with one selfless act. That's not how this works. The selfless acts are supposed to be the baseline expectation for their job, not the rare superior performance.
He had soft armor which will stop pistol rounds but not high power rifle rounds. The plates will. Of course all that stuff only covers the torso. Dude has guts and took care of business. He showed the whole nation the correct way to take on an active shooter.
Dude’s a hero. He definitely saved lives. I can’t imagine being the parent of one of those 9 year olds that lost their lives or the child or spouse of the adults.
Keep up the good work brother. Amazing and courageous work out there. I wish you all the best as you work through the process of healing following these events. My thoughts go out to all involved that day! Terrible terrible. No other words.
If you are thinking about doing this, or harming yourself, please get the help you need and deserve. This is not good for anyone involved. There are help lines, you are not alone.
I remember returning to school after our school shooting at Millard south and seeing our assistant principal greeting the students with a cast on his arm. It was sad
@@Ida_Dunne_Moore I always sit in the back at movie theaters I call them safe from shooter seats. At restaurants I like to be away from windows and near exits. Basically I don’t want my back turned to anyone and the idea that it could happen again is always on your mind.
@@alohacowboy1 my dad had a shotgun when I was a kid, and a couple of times it was brought out during furious rows, when he was drunk. Oh, he shot us with bits of cork from an air gun when we were little, too. Guns terrify me. I don't know how you manage this situation in the States, I hope there's some way through it
This officer is an absolute badass. The way he pushed past between the other officers without hesitation, actually jogging towards gunfire , turn the corner and puts down the suspect risking his own life. I’m glad we have men like you in America
Officer Engelbert, your swift, non wavering action (putting your own life in harms way) literally saved lives. We are all so proud of you. YOU ARE THE DEFINITION OF A HERO ❤.
Seriously, swift. There was not a single hesitant step taken as he pushed passed the rest of the officers, solely focused on eliminating the threat. Extremely commendable, and the epitome of the American warrior.
This is the true meaning of a gentleman in blue ,a hero with a badge !Thank you for your service sir ,our orbit needs a hundred of you .This is the epitome of honor ,and self-less action !God bless the souls that were lost 😢and their families ..my heart is shattered for EVERYONE 🙏🏼
This is a true hero, to the largest extent of the word, along with the other officers that were with him AND the school staff that did not flee in order to be able to assist these gentlemen. Thank you all, you are very brave.
Officer Rex is the officers we need more of. He showed what is suppose to happen unlike the unfortunate cases where they are too scared to enter. What an incredible man.
God bless & console you, Officer Rex. May He give you healing & peace. No one should ever have to do what you were called on to do. Yet you (& your colleagues) went in w/skill, purpose, determination, & courage. Your humility is astonishing to me, yet truly manly. You saved lives w/o counting the cost. God bless & console those who lost dear ones to that disturbed individual. God give you & your fellow officers healing & peace. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you, Sir! ❤
"i've been given my training, I know my role", very powerful statement here. We cannot defund our police, nor can we shy away from execution training such as this. Mentally he was trained, and physically. Thank you sir.
Defunding police doesn't mean removing training or active response units, but shifting community response to civilians because a huge proportion of police calls nowadays are for mental health and substance abuse.
@@lezhu6856 lol shifting community response to civilians; who are neither trained or are even allowed to be armed if gun control laws passes, is a horrible idea. No offense but mentally ill people can be armed as well; up here in Canada a RCMP officer was stabbed to death when responding to a mental illness call.
I don’t believe that defunding the police is the proper response, however reformation imo is the way to go. Specifically more rigorous training, deeper background checks (i.e. speaking with former classmates and friends to get a good idea on the potential officer’s character, there are too many of these guys that got bullied in high school, are given power, and immediately start going on power trips). Monthly physical evaluations as well because a lot of these patrol officers are unfit and out of shape.
Officer Rex, you and all other officers that collaborated that day, are heroes. Thank you for your bravery and service. You capture what I always wanted the police to be in this country.
This dude exudes total class, humility, humanity and professionalism, and at such a young age. He's what every police officer should be.
yes sir
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yes, but i wish he would stop saying “uhhhh”. his public speaking is a little lacking
But they're not unfortunately
@@CaptainCrap77 yeah dude he’s a police officer in Nashville, you think he was training on the side to speak to the entire nation one day?
This is the type of police officer that we need everywhere. I couldn’t be more impressed with this guy.
This is what I believe the majority are. You rarely hear about the good, only the bad! This was phenomenal!
They are “EVERYWHERE”
99.9% are. Don't believe what the woke 🤡 media tells you.
@@chrisgates4881 one bad apple is one too many though...the majority?..the majority is the minority. You can't make this stuff 👆
Not your typical bald headed cop. Seems like a compassionate man. Thank you officer
His camera footage should be part of every single police officer's training going forward. What an absolute legend.
That and make lpvo a standard issue to the law enforcement officers.
ZERO fear, 100% mission. Looked like he had trained for that exact mission 10,000 times.
I agree. There was also another officer a few months back that went through an outdoor mall that already had casualties and he put in similarly impressive work. You gotta have balls to put yourself into a location that the bad guy has already walked through not knowing where he will be. Class act
For real man I really don't know how these cops sleep at night after going through something like this. They do it though cause they actually care about their community and would rather die than let someone hurt it.@@XRPwizard
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Wow! This officer is clearly struggling with the traumatic situation he was faced with. I hope over time he may find peace knowing he handled the call with courage and bravery. He is a true hero! Thank you sir!
This!! 100%
Imagine stepping over deceased children. I'd be destroyed... maybe permanently.
@@MRMIKE276 yeah .... Thats a trauma for long time
@@MRMIKE276 that’s what bad dreams are made out of.
Yes he is... when I was an Officer in 70's, a Senior Officer told me if I ever had to shoot someone, Never go up & look. Let another Officer check the person.
I never shot anone as a police officer, but I still vividedly remember each one I saw die & how the body struggles to survive.
Combat Vets know & know far worse than me.
That lady who stood outside and aided this guy was just so brave, really so brave.
She’s also a hero ❤
Amen. Calm, cool and collected when that was EXACTLY what was needed; and helped HIM stay composed, too. What a woman!
I thought the same y’all because she could’ve ran for her life not knowing when the shooter would get close to her
not smart tho. Could have been shot through the window
I thought there was a man out there too? Unless he was a police officer
This hero is so humble...he even looks like he doesn't want to be in the spotlight. What a gracious man of service he is. Thank you Officer Engelbert for your service.
Yes, humble and still shaken a bit, by the trauma and by the focus now on him. He is catapulted into a leadership role, and we need leaders like him! 💖
I saw that immediately. Good soul. So traumatic what happened.
I would stand and applaud this man after he spoke here.
Watch his bodycam footage, he went directly to the sound of gunfire while others clearly heard it but hesitated and fell back, he is the definition of bravery.
They didn't fall back, they waited to have him go first because he was the only one with a rifle. Since he was armed with the most firepower it's common sense to have him enter first.
@ElliotDrinksWater that makes sense yah. It's the right call
@@ElliotDrinksWater "he"
@@yasirwastaken ?? The cop, not the shooter
@@ravenID429 ok
1:05 Officer Rex Engelbert wasn’t supposed to be in the area that day but fate put him there in that crucial time because he had a role to answer the call of service. He did deliver his duty to protect the lives and prevent further deaths by confronting the shooter. God bless him and the other officers involved. He was in shape, equipped, calm and ready to take the task no matter where he was. Imagine, first time he just met the other blue guys as he didn’t even work with anyone in his group but he understood his role being the rifle man.
Just my opinion, but I think God put him there.
As a catholic Méxican you can call me crazy but when evil arrives sometimes God sends an Angel right away to defeat it.All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to idle by.
One comment really stuck with me. He recognized before engaging the shooter that he was unprotected. “I wished I had deployed my rifle rated plates”. He did not take the time to put on armor, because he was so preoccupied with getting in as fast as possible and saving lives. And when he realized he didn’t have it, he didn’t suddenly say “oh somebody else go first” he maintained his lead position and put his life on the line, knowing full well those could be his last moments. And in doing so, he had the shooter down in less than 3 minutes on scene. THAT is a true hero.
I give equal kudo's the these officers families! I simply can't imagine knowing what your loved one might face every time they go out the door. They are hero's as well.
One goal. Eliminate the threat
I feel like this brave man is the entire reason everything went so smoothly, watch the body cam footage, he just gets there, takes control and goes to work. Brilliant leader.
Couldn’t agree more. That was the part that stuck out the most to me. He was even polite saying yes mam at one point.
Yes truly you could tell his bravery and leadership motivated the others who were skidding a bit. Collazo stepped into his same mindset by the end
He should NEVER have to pay for another beer again in his life!
This man went into a school with an active shooter inside, knowing his life could end at any moment, and did what needed to be done. It takes a special kind of person to be that brave and heroic.
He mentions a lot of minor “mistakes” he made or “luckily I did this”. BRO you did a damn near perfect job and were a hero. Every LE analysis of their body cams said your response should be the BLUEPRINT to active shooter responses for PD.
@@case6189 Exactly. He's humble enough to think he could have done better. That's a mature attitude. I hope other police forces watch how these pros handle things, like you said!
Agree
He's a transphobic nazi
Don’t put that weight of the six lives on you bro. You did your job to the fullest extent
True.
He may not be. You don't necessarily know the actual reasons why he's hurting.
@@millennialodyssey5956 maybe it's his first kill
Every Military or First Responder that has been in similar situations feels this to an extent
Whaaat? His courage is beyond the ordinary imagination. The 6 are now his angels of rejoicing as he will be forever respected for immediate response that sure stopped a single more angel to be taken by such a neurotic criminal minded violent individual.
Those two staff members who stayed deserve tons of praise, not to mention the officers who actually charged towards the gunfire. One can only wish all our police officers had that courage and morale character
To everyone who says “f the police” remember that you’re wrapping this man in that category.
THIS is why we respect the blue. Thank you for what you do 💙👏🏼true hero
Facts
Just the bad ones
Nah that statement holds true. 99% of them were scared little children that day, even though trained for situations like these. This man is a hero. The police at large, an utter disgrace. Only brave when they know their victim is unarmed or under-armed, as soon as the automatics come out and are fired with conviction their hearts turn soft as well as their attitudes
@@JONNYM-ox4bothat are probably bad people that deserve to be locked up
@@JONNYM-ox4boI’m sure for no reason too. All angels.
Thank you for your service, Officer Engelbert. You did an amazing job. We stand in awe of you.
Beautifully Said!
@@sugarmagnolia876 This man put his own life on the line. Can't image confronting an active shooter.
@@steveshapiro326 I'd have taken the bullets for those children...what a despicable act. Mental illness is becoming the norm.
How cool and humble this person is but how brave and smart too!!👏👏👏
A hero in blue. The best of the finest law enforcement we have.
This is weighing on him. God please give him the ability to process this. 💔
Amen
It is weighing on him heavily. I feel bad for him seeing this video. But I am damn proud of him and the other officers with him for their actions that ended the threat as quickly as possible. I hope he can get the help he needs to get past this guilt he is feeling. Need more officers like him.
@Gina Jalovec very nice to read this. I had drawn a pastel drawing of Rex and Michael too. Rex is 27, and Michael 31. It's just totally awesome that they displayed total courage. Otherwise that deranged criminal murderer would have taken their lives, and others... Nobody thinks like that, but maybe we should. Where are the ticker tape parades for the guys? We need to remember. We have vigils for the beautiful souls that were victims but also heros. If they could tell their stories we would be weeping all the more. I heard one 9 yr old was shot trying to pull the fire alarm. There are 8 major heros here. I mean it sounds like these two young guys were not the first ones from law enforcement on the scene, but were the first two to enter... hm? Mmm🤔
@Gina Jalovec 💜
He’s my second cousin. For a few years now I’ve wanted to be a cop and he’s pushed me even harder to make me dream job come true
I know he may never see this, but..
You did what you had to do, Officer Rex. You SAVED children and many other people. Focus on that. You cannot do more, you did enough.
There was a dead child in the hallway leading up to the shooter, my personal guess is hes taking it hard on himself for the time it took to plug in the gps and driving there may have been the difference to save that kid. I disagree with the statement i typed and think he did all he humanly could but its very clear hes taking it hard as if he failed/couldve done more
Wow, if anyone thinks they want to be a hero, think again. He is suffering because of this. Still, I'm sure he would have done it a million times over. Thoughts and prayers go out to this brave young man.
That's what makes him a hero. He's not ruled by fear but what is right.
@@millennialodyssey5956 stoic
Rex Engelbert your an absolute hero! When I first seen the video seeing your bravery at the beginning by saying "I need 3 let's go " gave me chills.
You can tell he is a good guy. Somewhat shy and reserved but did his job when he was asked to. He was very polite running towards the scene. Proud of him.
I prefer to make friends with these sigma strong silent types over loud mouth obxnoxious fools. Too many of those in this country
Officer Rex is a hero. He got there immediately, rallied the team together, went in and took the perpetrator down. The world needs more Officers like Rex.
if every officer was like rex we wouldnt have nearly the same issue with law enforcement in this country true class act
Nah thats captain rex
Any praise for the school teachers that evacuated and saved all those children prior to police arrival?
Not only that, he took charge to rally a team of people he had never even worked with before.
@@Idiotsincarshere Of course, this video just isn’t about them, it’s about this dude.
I've known Rex since he was 4 years old. He is and always has been destined for a situation like this. He's as solid a human being as you could ever know. His entire family are wonderful and rock solid people as well. It was clearly God's hand that placed him in his role that day. He was the "right man" for such a horrible situation. God Bless you Son.
Rex definitely seems like a great guy- down to earth, possibly shy, well-mannered and humble. Not to forget, super duper brave. A real man right there.
His family raised him really well.
God bless him! I am praying for him and the victims.
Clearly, such a very good man. God bless him, and his undoubtedly wonderful family.
I read that he attended the University of Dayton, which is near my hometown. He made us proud.
Man saved my nieces life I’m so grateful
Uvalde Law Enforcement, FYI... THIS is how it's DONE!
Thank you Officer Rex and all the other responders for getting in there and doing what was necessary to protect those kids.
Hero is not a big enough word. What a man.
The pain in his eyes and the discomfort in his body language was hard to watch. I've been to war, and know the struggle, but can't imagine seeing this on your home soil, especially children. I pray that he gets the help needed to deal with his emotions. You are a hero, Rex! We are proud of you!
Thank you for your service as well. Our world is better because of guys like you and Ofc. Engelbert.
@@slickx45 It was my pleasure serving this great country.
yeah that sticks with you forever
Thank you for your service sir.
Liar, deceiver, pos!
In a world full of fraudulent heroes - this guy is the real deal. Much respect
You saved lives. Many lives and nothing can express my gratitude, true hero
Officer Rex total respect for you, sir. Thank you for your bravery and your communication and tactical skills with your other officers were on point, short and clear. Thank you for risking your life to stop the threat asap and protect vulnerable. You are the true warrior sir!!
Tears came to my eyes watching this courageous officer recounting this horrible day. There is pain in his eyes. I have no doubt that GOD wanted him there to protect the innocent among us..He was chosen 🙏
Mine too
A true service man. It looked like he had military experience his skills were so solid. I hope he receives mental health support to process the traumatic event
@@weirdal706 even if you're saving lives having to run past the bodies of dead kids in the pursuit of the killer like he and the other officers had to is pretty fucking traumatic bud
@@weirdal706 You will eventually grow up and understand.
@@weirdal706 You have obviously never been shot at or had to shoot at someone. Good for you.
@@weirdal706 taking somebodies life, regardless of who they are, will be traumatic. Ignorant comment
@@weirdal706I was a firefighter for 20 years. I got retired with PTSD. Believe me when I say saving lives is very traumatic. You can’t understand it unless you do it.
I’m proud of our officers here in Nashville. I hear and see a man that took his training seriously… he took his knowledge to the fullest. He went to the front with ppl he never met and took control of a situation. His body language and his voice tell me of the traumatic experience he had that day no matter how brave. I hope he receives the trauma therapy he will need for many years to come. Nashville loves you, are we are all here behind you sir. God bless you for being where you were at that time. ❤
By far one of the most heroic police officers I've ever seen. We need more of you sir. Thank you
The fact that all of those officers were from several different agencies and so effortlessly came together to take out the threat so methodically and quickly is incredible policing and training. Communication is so crucial in situations like these. Well done by all those heroes.
PDs across the country have standardized active shooter response training. The idea is (and it worked here) to assemble 4 total strangers and they'll know exactly what to do.
Unlike Uvalde sadly..
@@doingmybest222 never forget.
@@YasssStitch this is exactly what we do now. We all take the same training in case of these situations we all know our roll
What were these different departments? I didn't know this.
Officer - I'm so sorry this happened. This is tragic for everybody involved. Thank you for answering the call and bearing this heavy burden for us all.
@@whiteprivilegedenier7459 bro what
I salute you officer. That was a hard day, and you rose to the occasion. You’re a hero. If you need help get it.
This was hard to watch. It's apparent how much he's struggling with it. 😔 Whether it was seeing the fallen (especially the children) or ending someone's life, what he saw and experienced is traumatic. I just hope that he knows that while he took a life, he saved hundreds more. He stopped the threat. I really hope he doesn't develop PTSD from this and that he can get all the help and support he needs to be able to return to field duty. He is a true hero.
@Kyra While God took 6 adults and children home to be with Him, His hand of protection was over that school. From the training and response of the school staff to lock down the children, to Hale firing 152 rounds and there not being a greater loss of life, to the heroic actions of the police officers, God was watching over them. And the teacher that the substitute subbed for... God protected them as well.
If it's any consolation to him as well, technically he didn't kill her, the other officer with the handgun was the one who clicked her off button because she kept moving after he shot her.
@@mav.- if you watch the video again her head jerks back with his shots. He almost certainly permanently ended the threat and the others officers shots were just a response to death twitches. hopefully he’s able to fully move past this in good time.
Agreed. It's still raw inside him. Seeing how Rex was, reminds me of a young Navy SEAL, a Sunday schooler that I taught and knew well. He seemed just like that after he came home from his first mission. But now he is a well seasoned warrior.
Michael collazo definitely killed the shooter you can watch the body cam he was the first one around the corner and opened fire on her rex was the second or third officer that rounded the corner
Humble, shy, brave. Thank you.
This hero saved countless children’s lives. The body cam showed him aggressively hunting the monster until the very end. Such bravery ❤️
Notice how he’s not 30-50lbs overweight like most police officers
Outstanding man ! He's the kind of guy you want your little boys to grow up and be like ! Thank you for your service sir .
You can tell by looking into his eyes that he looks traumatized hope he gets the help he needs to move forward in his life. Thank you Officer Engelbert for your professional act. ❤
So much sadness in his eyes. Thank God there are people like him who run towards the gunshots instead of away. He and the others saved so many lives that day.
Yeah he's definitely carrying a heavy burden. Whether thats because of the fact that he had to kill someone(in order to protect others)or because he feels a lot of regret for not being able to save the 6 people who were killed. I get the feeling that he's a christian and as such a man of God and I hope that God will heal the wounds in his heart and give him peace.
not really, they are the ones that get sacrificed so our entitled asses can enjoy life. i just feel sorry for people like him. he probably has to live with this ptsd for the rest of his life...
@@eoinbrennan3949
You’re right, and he may well be burdening his own mind with ALL of those thoughts.
I hope unlimited counseling is available for him, the other officers, and all that were affected by this tragedy.
Definitely be thankful men like him still exist in today’s society, especially since feminism is trying castrate men.
They trained him...not like he didn't know that day may come to pass. He did his job well!!
Lotta respect for this man, clearly a genuine dude and wants to help people
Officer Englebert: Thank you for doing your job so well.
Rex Engelbert- the definition of alpha.
You should be super proud of yourself, Officer Rex. You saved God knows how many lives that day.
Lots of good wishes to you from India.
Stop using that stupid catch phrase it’s toxic “alpha” the man had to kill someone to save others he is obviously struggling with it. Yes he’s a hero. But he has a conscious. The alpha crap is just that 💩 stuff put out by grifters. He is a human being period
Amen
Officer Englebert, the entire world salutes you right now sir. I know it's hard, I know you're struggling... but potentially hundreds of people made it back to their families that day because of YOU and the other officers who responded that day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
Did she have her weapon pointed at him?
o/
@@Nat3_H1gg3rs Not sure how that's relevant since she gunned down three kids and three staffers and had fired a total of 150 rounds in a school. I can only hope she died slowly in agony
@@Nat3_H1gg3rs doesn’t matter. She was actively shooting
@@Nat3_H1gg3rs you can watch the footage. It didn’t appear so to me, but there was no way of knowing what direction the shooter was facing until he poked his own head around a wall to check. For all he knew she was just waiting for a head to shoot. Regardless, I highly doubt that is what haunts him. I’m pretty sure walking over the bodies of children on his way to take a life is what haunts him today.
You know when an officer with a jawline like that and the name 'Rex' rocks up with an LVPO AR to the scene, he bout to turn her pronouns into 'was/were'
I wish we had Officers like him here in Uvalde Texas. We have nothing but cowards who play operators until shots are fired. Thank you and your fellow officers for saving lives. You give us hope that true leadership, selflessness and courage exist.
You are a pure example how a police officer conducts oneself! We salute you officer!
Shut up Al. Stop looking up -to people who are probably younger than you are.
Doesn't seem to be Ex-military... Or if he is, he kept himself. Unlike most.
He’s a public servant, not a military officer. We don’t salute public servants. We commend our public servants.
@@bamboosho0t He's not an ex-military meat head either. He tells this story like a horror story, he tells it like a human who isn't USED to death and murder.
Which is why a LOT of republican ran places hire ex-military for cops. 0 empathy, it was pushed out of them.
@@kudanavadmont1242do not make this political because it's not period
Utmost respect for this man and how he handled the events that unfolded that day, he helped to save many lives.
Know that it's okay to be struggle in the aftermath of something like this Officer Rex, if you ever see this, and that you have a country of people behind you who deeply respect how you responded to this tragedy.
Thank you for saying. There are comments constantly mentioning how he's struggling like it was shocking or not worth trying to save those people because of him hurting and it's pretty pathetic. It's normal to struggle like this. I pray he allows himself to process so he can gain full healing. He'll never forget it but he can heal from it. 🙏
He was very steady!
Very sharp officer! Thank you for your service Officer Engelbert!
My guy woke up and chose heroism, build up a new generation of officers with him as the model
This is the definition of who we need in positions of authority and accountability. God bless this man and the lives his partner and himself saved.
Thank you officer. As a mother, knowing there are human beings like you who will bust through those doors and protect my child. Words can’t describe my gratitude.
Also, to the staff who stuck around bravely to relay accurate information and aiding. You all are the true definition of bravery.
That’s the same Department that walked by the Christmas bomb evacuating people
Rex, you are my family. Your great grandfather was my mother's well loved brother. We're all so proud of you and feel so sorry for the situation that made you a hero; however, you made such an important job of handling this horrific tragedy. Thank you, and may you be of great help to your brothers in blue and to your community as your circle has grown and will continue to grow as the Lord leads you. Uncle Rex must have been with you that terrible day! God's protection and blessings to you all. 💞
Hare Krishna Sally🎉❤🎉
Good looking family...may God bless you all!
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@@aidans666 fr
Is he single? 😂 Rex is darling and a hottie! 🔥 🤤
There's a Richard Winters aura just pouring off this guy--both in his calm, professional leadership under fire, and in his matter-of-fact humility in this press conference. That's high praise! Pray he and his are well
That’s a great comparison
What a hero. Can‘t find enough words to describe what an amazing human beeing he is. He said it felt exactly like they trained situations like this. That‘s the point. You can not go into a situation like this and think about what could happen to you. You have to put yourself into training mode and do what academy taught you. But that is sonething you can only do when you have the right mindset. He was absolutely the right one for this. Thank god for all the circumstances that lead him into that scene. Hope he will recover, hope the PD will give him everything he needs for a recovery.
thank you from France how you and colleague responded thank you officer Rex Engelbert from France
Some people run to help, others run for help. This man is one of the special ones. God bless him and shield him in the future - he'll surely be in harms way again protecting others..
I feel really bad for him. You can tell that no matter how much people laude him as a hero and praise his response and reaction, he blames himself for every one of those deaths, running through what ifs, and hypotheticals, being eaten up by the question "could another person still be alive if I had just done something differently?"
You didn't just do your best. You did the best anybody could ever have done. There was nothing left on the table. As much as it hurts, you couldn't have done anything more. Short of being Superman himself, this was the best possible outcome, and that hurts, and that sucks, but that's not your fault.
Dude looks like Superman.
This is why stress training is so important, anyone can shoot and hit paper targets but when the targets shoot back you need to stay composed. One of the first things I noticed when watching his body cam footage you have a very close a clear view of his thumb around the grip and periodically you'll see his thumb manipulate the safety lever on or off, his thumb was NOT shaking at all!. I'm not saying that means he wasn't nervous but to me it means he has control over his body and mind in ways that only intense training can achieve in a situation like that. Bravo
He has trained very well and has incredible marksmanship. The most recent report said that he only fired 4 bullets. It only took 4 shots for him to take down the shooter from as far away as he was. He only has 4 years on the force, too - he has a bright future ahead of him if he is able to work through the trauma of this event. ❤
He is traumatized I'm sure. So beyond brave. And beyond a hero. And the man in the blue shirt beside him the entire time. Thank you sir! Prayers to all families
You and your team are heroes!! Many more lives could have been lost. Thank you so much for your service and great job!
The entire situation is heartwrenching - you can hear it in his voice and see it on his face. This young officer went into immediate action to save lives, but his life is forever changed from what he witnessed and had to do that horrible day. Thank you, Officer Engelbert (and the other officers who didn't hesitate). 👮
Officer, YOU SAVED LIVES. Thank you is not enough for what you did. I can’t begin to imagine what you’re feeling, but know that you made a huge difference in so many peoples lives. Be well, be safe.
Sir, you are a Hero. You did not hesitate to enter that school, find the threat, and "neutralize" it. You saved many lives that day. Thank you for your bravery. 💛
No he’s not a hero. Doing exactly what he’s supposed to be doing does not make him a hero.
@@mattm.5436He saved lives tho. Thats what heroes do.
@@mattm.5436 He's doing something you'd probably never have the courage to do for others. cynical weirdo.
@@mattm.5436 Yes it does.
Lgbt : what do you mean by “it”
Thank you for protecting your community! 🙏🏾
A man of class and manner. I salute you officer. May god bless you and heaven protect you.
He put his life on the line.
I cried watching his body cam. Thinking about the children and staff in danger. Children shouldn't die at school. It breaks my heart. Those poor babies.
I mean that's what he was trained to do. He is a cop
@@j.a.3138 that doesn’t take anything away from his heroism
@@j.a.3138 Mcdonalds employees are trained to do their job too yet they mess up the order many times.
I have no doubt God chose you “for such a time as this”. You did an incredible job and because of you, no one else was killed. Prayers to the families of the six murdered, but this could have turned into Uvalde real quick. Thank you for your service and I pray you feel the Lords comfort and peace in the following weeks. JOB WELL DONE!
Where was your god when bullets were ripping through the children's bodiesM
It does seem so. And I think that his Uncle Rex, an avid hunter, was with him that day. He was the only one who thought to grab his rifle from the patrol car before he entered the school building and was given the lead because of that.
leave the god shit out of it.. kids dead... think about...
@@ohio that’s why they said it could have TURNED INTO Uvalde. They are comparable because they’re both school shootings and yes, this very well could have become a massacre just as bad as Uvalde IF police didn’t respond quick enough and disable the gunman.
@@ohio you’re right, they are two completely different situations. One where the officers failed miserably to do their job, and one where the officers acted quickly and precisely to eliminate the threat, thus resulting in many lives saved👍🏼
Thank you sir. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your service to all the people in your community and beyond.
What a hero this man is. Extremely proud of him. This Officer is clearly struggling and I pray that they all get the help they need to deal with all of this. Keep a very close eye on him… check into see all is ok❤️🙏🏾
Thank you so much for saving so many lives!! You were all so beyond brave!!
To this hero of a man I say thank you. Clearly he’s still traumatized and I hope he gets the help he needs 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Simply outstanding. No matter what... you and your fellow officers saved childrens lives.
A debt which can never be repayed.
So many incredible people are in these (mass shooting) situations. This young man is hurting but he did his job. I’m sure his family is very proud (as they should be). The entire situation is beyond comprehension. Thank you for your service.
He's a great officer
@@elainemurley9509 Yes, he is. And so young. I wish him (and all 1st responders) a long and healthy life.
I hope that there is mental health help for all the first responders that had to see what they saw that day. Especially the children who were killed by someone so selfish & evil.
Are they trained to believe they did wrong? Wtf? There is false humility, but there needs to be out and out respect, honor and gratefulness in their training... The kind that millions are allowed to express in comments. My God...... Watch over us Christ, and lead us to righteousness. Teach us what is wickedness and help us reward your servants that take your commandments to heart. If the Bible is not properly taught, then read the Bible of the East which is the Song of God. It specifies what aggressors ARE..... 🙏🏻
You could tell he was struggling to keep it together. So darn humble and brave. I can't fathom how those with a hatred for all police could hate a guy like this. Didn't even have his plates on he was in such a hurry to end the threat. I couldn't think of a more selfless public servant. THE definition of protecting and serving.
What does that mean plates?
@@hannahmumma I’m pretty sure plates refers to the plates that are used within bullet proof vests, Officer Rex did not put on his bullet proof vest before entering the building
Wow crazy he didn’t put that on. Hero 💙
Pretty easy to hate all police when they execute innocent people for crossing the street, or reaching for their insurance in the glove box after informing them you're armed. You want to invalidate all the wrong done by cops with one selfless act. That's not how this works. The selfless acts are supposed to be the baseline expectation for their job, not the rare superior performance.
He had soft armor which will stop pistol rounds but not high power rifle rounds. The plates will. Of course all that stuff only covers the torso. Dude has guts and took care of business. He showed the whole nation the correct way to take on an active shooter.
What an incredible man. Blown away by his compassion and composure. What every man should strive to be🫡
Dude’s a hero. He definitely saved lives. I can’t imagine being the parent of one of those 9 year olds that lost their lives or the child or spouse of the adults.
Sorry he had to go through this in the first place, but thankful he was there. He is a hero!
Keep up the good work brother. Amazing and courageous work out there. I wish you all the best as you work through the process of healing following these events. My thoughts go out to all involved that day! Terrible terrible. No other words.
If you are thinking about doing this, or harming yourself, please get the help you need and deserve. This is not good for anyone involved. There are help lines, you are not alone.
I remember returning to school after our school shooting at Millard south and seeing our assistant principal greeting the students with a cast on his arm. It was sad
@@alohacowboy1 my god... It must be beyond traumatic.
Do you ever feel safe, after that?
@@Ida_Dunne_Moore I always sit in the back at movie theaters I call them safe from shooter seats. At restaurants I like to be away from windows and near exits. Basically I don’t want my back turned to anyone and the idea that it could happen again is always on your mind.
@@alohacowboy1 my dad had a shotgun when I was a kid, and a couple of times it was brought out during furious rows, when he was drunk. Oh, he shot us with bits of cork from an air gun when we were little, too. Guns terrify me. I don't know how you manage this situation in the States, I hope there's some way through it
Falling on deaf ears...it's a drug to them and it's evil.
This man should never have to buy his own meal or beer at any restaurant or bar, ever again! Thank you for your service!
This officer is an absolute badass. The way he pushed past between the other officers without hesitation, actually jogging towards gunfire , turn the corner and puts down the suspect risking his own life. I’m glad we have men like you in America
You can see it in his eyes, the guy is hurting. Hope he gets the support he needs.
Officer Engelbert, your swift, non wavering action (putting your own life in harms way) literally saved lives. We are all so proud of you. YOU ARE THE DEFINITION OF A HERO ❤.
Seriously, swift. There was not a single hesitant step taken as he pushed passed the rest of the officers, solely focused on eliminating the threat. Extremely commendable, and the epitome of the American warrior.
This is the true meaning of a gentleman in blue ,a hero with a badge !Thank you for your service sir ,our orbit needs a hundred of you .This is the epitome of honor ,and self-less action !God bless the souls that were lost 😢and their families ..my heart is shattered for EVERYONE 🙏🏼
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This is a true hero, to the largest extent of the word, along with the other officers that were with him AND the school staff that did not flee in order to be able to assist these gentlemen. Thank you all, you are very brave.
Officer Rex is the officers we need more of. He showed what is suppose to happen unlike the unfortunate cases where they are too scared to enter. What an incredible man.
I can see the hurt and pain in this officer's face....you did an amazing job sir and I pray God gives you the strength you need to get through this
I’m so proud of this young officer.
God bless & console you, Officer Rex. May He give you healing & peace. No one should ever have to do what you were called on to do. Yet you (& your colleagues) went in w/skill, purpose, determination, & courage. Your humility is astonishing to me, yet truly manly. You saved lives w/o counting the cost.
God bless & console those who lost dear ones to that disturbed individual. God give you & your fellow officers healing & peace. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you, Sir! ❤
Thank you for your service! You are a true hero!!
This man is a hero, and an example of how an officer should be. I hope he is getting the time off, and mental health help he needs and deserves.
"i've been given my training, I know my role", very powerful statement here. We cannot defund our police, nor can we shy away from execution training such as this. Mentally he was trained, and physically. Thank you sir.
Defunding police doesn't mean removing training or active response units, but shifting community response to civilians because a huge proportion of police calls nowadays are for mental health and substance abuse.
@@lezhu6856 lol shifting community response to civilians; who are neither trained or are even allowed to be armed if gun control laws passes, is a horrible idea.
No offense but mentally ill people can be armed as well; up here in Canada a RCMP officer was stabbed to death when responding to a mental illness call.
@@bullet996 just stabbed? Yup that’s Canada
I don’t believe that defunding the police is the proper response, however reformation imo is the way to go. Specifically more rigorous training, deeper background checks (i.e. speaking with former classmates and friends to get a good idea on the potential officer’s character, there are too many of these guys that got bullied in high school, are given power, and immediately start going on power trips). Monthly physical evaluations as well because a lot of these patrol officers are unfit and out of shape.
@lezhu6856 it doesn't need defunding, it needs a reallocation of funds. Small police departments can be left with next to nothing in terms of funds.
Officer Rex, you and all other officers that collaborated that day, are heroes. Thank you for your bravery and service. You capture what I always wanted the police to be in this country.
I'm sorry you had to go through that. Thank you. May you be blessed with peace my friend.