Riley Howell’s Parents Say He Was Shot 3 Times While Tackling the U.N.C. Charlotte Gunman

The New York Times ^ | May 6, 2019 | Jim Dwyer and Myah Ward

[GrootheWanderer]

I understand Howell was an ROTC cadet and because of that was given full military honors at his funeral. I would hope he would also be considered for the ROTC Medal for Heroism.

[ealgeone]

He tackled the gunman so forcefully that the suspect complained to first responders after his arrest of internal injuries, the parents said the authorities told them.

Awwwww....what a shame.

Howell is a true American hero.

[KingofZion]

Unbelievable bravery in the face of enemy fire. As heroic as the guy who falls on the grenade. He should get the medal of honor or civilian equivalent.

[Guenevere]

Bless him, God love him

[broken_clock]

Complete agree.

Where do we get such men...

[Dr. Pritchett]

What are the CCW restrictions on this campus? If they don’t allow adult students to take responsibility for their own safety, will the university be held at all responsible for not ensuring the safety of their students? If not, they should be.

[SharpRightTurn]

This was a remarkable act of bravery. May God rest his soul.

[elpadre]

I wouldn’t be surprised if President Trump presented him with some type of heroism award.

[Hulka]

Agreed.

Prayers with a heavy heart and tearful eye.

He was a true American hero that lived (and died) the Christian way.

[McGavin999]

I’m speechless in the face of such sacrifice. They need a statue of him at that school so his name and face are never forgotten.

[ldish]

I twitted right after this that the so called “702 - no gun zones” at schools and universities in NC had become nothing but “killing zones” to law abiding citizens

Was immediately banned

[Dr. Pritchett]

“I twitted right after this that the so called “702 - no gun zones” at schools and universities in NC had become nothing but “killing zones” to law abiding citizens. Was immediately banned”

Disgraceful. They’d rather keep their heads in the sand.

I’d like to see the parents bring civil suit to the university for disarming their son and not providing sufficient security.

[outofsalt]

I emailed the White House to grant him a commission. Kid is a hero.
Marvel comics movies make millions on BS fake CG. This kid deserves more.

[Travis McGee]

To the max, 1,000% agree.
There need to be monuments built and buildings named.

[kiryandil]

He tackled the gunman so forcefully that the suspect complained to first responders after his arrest of internal injuries, the parents said the authorities told them.

I would have "probed" for the gunman's injuries with a swinging foot.

"Here?" Bam!

[Torahman]

His soul will rest when his murderer is executed and sent to his reward.

[TXnMA]

Portrait of a HERO:

Riley Howell

[myerson]

“Where do we get such men?”

It’s born in them...they have the American warrior gene.

[taxesareforever]

Ah, but Tiger Woods just got it.

[confederatecarpetbag]

Coukd Trump posthumously award him a Medal of Valor or the Presidential of Freedom? Sorry, I don’t know the protocol. Anyway, this young man deserves the highest order of recognition.