David Gilonia young bartender who worked in Florida, United Stateswas recognized by the authorities of that state for his heroic deed of beating down a man who in anger decided to attack a woman and then point to her head.
Without hesitation, David climbed onto the pole of the Smiles Nite Club in Palm Coast, Florida, where he was present, and lunged at the attacker to free the woman, who had been put in a headlock. The incident was recorded by the facility’s surveillance cameras.
ghiloni He pointed out that everything happened so quickly that he did not even notice the presence of a weapon against the victim, who, like his other clients, was in danger as the attacker fired six times in the air while he was being held had been shot down. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
“Everything looks very slow in the video, but right now everything is moving very fast,” he said. “I protected her. I didn’t even know it was a gun until I spoke to the guy,” the young man recalled.
through his actions ghiloni was decorated for the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, fl. “That brave act of protecting the woman and standing up to this shooter certainly saved lives that night. I’m honored to recognize David, who selflessly served those in need and risked his own life to protect others,” the sheriff said. Rick Staley at the recognition ceremony.
The defendant has been identified as Connor Anderson. Photo: Composition LR / Capture FOX 35 Orlando / YouTube
For his part, David said he was overwhelmed by the attention he received after the attack. “Being a nobody and then suddenly being recognized by the sheriff, the chief, and really the whole community palm coastsaid Giloni Fox NewsMiami.
The attacker identified as Connor Anderson, He now faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into a building and using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or a chemical substance. Apparently, upset that he couldn’t find his keys, Anderson drew his gun in the bar, decided to attack a woman, and fired off shots when he was knocked out.