They Stopped the Shooter in Under 4 Minutes ๐ณ
A detailed timeline is presented of a campus shooting where Mohammad Jehlah attacked an ROTC classroom, killing Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shaw and injuring two cadets before being killed by ROTC cadets who physically engaged him. The entire incident lasted less than 4 minutes from the first shots to police arrival, with the shooter neutralized well before police responded.
Summary
The content provides a minute-by-minute breakdown of a campus shooting incident that occurred at what appears to be a university ROTC facility. At 9:40, Mohammad Jehlah parked on campus with a legally obtained Glock 44 .22 caliber firearm. One hour later, at 10:40, he entered Constant Hall and located the ROTC classroom. At 10:43, Jehlah entered the classroom, confirmed it was the ROTC class, shouted 'Allahu Akbar!' and began shooting. During the 4-minute span from 10:43 to 10:47, he fired multiple rounds, fatally wounding Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shaw and injuring two ROTC cadets. However, the ROTC cadets in the classroom immediately fought back, physically engaging and overpowering the shooter. The first emergency call reporting an active shooter was placed at 10:43, and police arrived on campus at 10:47 - exactly 4 minutes after the initial call. When police arrived, they discovered the shooter was already deceased, having been killed by the cadets' physical intervention well before the 4-minute mark. The narrator expresses amazement at how quickly the ROTC cadets were able to neutralize the threat.
Key Insights
- Mohammad Jehlah used a legally obtained Glock 44 .22 caliber firearm in the attack, indicating the weapon was acquired through proper legal channels
- Jehlah specifically targeted the ROTC classroom by asking for confirmation before shouting 'Allahu Akbar!' and opening fire
- Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shaw was fatally wounded and two ROTC cadets were injured during the 4-minute shooting span
- ROTC cadets immediately engaged the shooter through physical force rather than waiting for police response
- The shooter was killed by the cadets well before the 4-minute police response time, demonstrating the effectiveness of immediate resistance
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