Caught On Tape: Monk Saves Police Officer (Video)

WKMG ^ | May 21, 2003

[Shermy]

A Texas monk is being hailed as a hero Wednesday after saving a female police officer's life during a struggle for control of her gun, according to a Local 6 News report.

Officials said that the police officer in Linden, Tx., was attempting to arrest a suspect at a grocery store when the man grabbed her gun.

Police said Patrick Coughlan, who is a monk, noticed the scuffle between the suspect and officer and raced to the woman's rescue. He grabbed the weapon and ordered the man to the ground at gunpoint.

Coughlan said that he didn't even see the gun until he grabbed the suspect.

"I realize now that if I would have hesitated even five seconds he would have had control of the gun and shot me and then her," Couglin said.

"He meant to shoot her, there's no doubt in my mind," Linden Police Chief Alton McWaters said. "If it wasn't for them, I don't know what would have happened. I don't think it would have turned out very well." Another woman later jumped in and pinned the suspect on the ground until more officers could arrive.

Couglin said that he's not looking for praise just doing what the boss (God) told him to do.

Both will be awarded for their bravery, McWaters said.

[jriemer]

[CyberAnt]

I saw this on the news - thanks for posting this - it's a great story.

[Bahbah]

"Another woman later jumped in and pinned the suspect on the ground until more officers could arrive."

If you have difficulty believing the woman could do this, take a look at the video. The guy didn't have a chance.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

It's pretty sad when a guy has to come to the rescue of a cop. Female cops are good for doing paperwork and handing out parking tickets, but they can't handle themselves in hand-to-hand combat. It's amazing she isn't dead.

[Shermy]

Ping.

Must see TV. Check out the full-size lady at the end of the tape.

video link

[Shermy]

Ping.

[dighton]

Neat story and video. Thanks, Shermy.

[dead]

Holy cow! What are they putting in the food down there?

The longer the tape ran, the fatter the people got!

[Izzy Dunne]

BulletProof Monk

Are you thinking TV series, like me?

[dljordan]

Begorra! Tis Meself!

[Bahbah]

LOL. The cop was the only normal sized person in site.

[dead]

I loved the woman at the end. There's was no thought involved in her decision. She just marched herself right over there and squashed him!

She's cool!

[Okies love Dubya 2]

What do you know--that holy man opened up a can of whoop-a** on that punk! I think the Man upstairs will be pleased indeed :)

[PBRSTREETGANG]

The monk sure doesn't appear to do a lot of contemplative fasting.

[hunyb]

Oh, I just LOVE him! Chow is a gorgeous man!
What a great story! :)

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

I must be doing something wrong, I'm not seeing anything but an FAQ window. Do you have to click on something or what?

[jriemer]

BulletProof Monk

Are you thinking TV series, like me?

It's been done. Twice. 8^)

[Only1choice____Freedom]

"I seek not to know all the answers, but to understand the questions."