Keanon Lowe took a chance and in this case, he was right. He neutralized the threat by disarming a student, but instead of taking him down and possibly using strikes or a submission hold to make sure the student was under control, he hugged him. It's probably not a stretch to say Lowe is a quick study as far as people go -- he used to be an assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers -- and in this particular case, compassion won. Hopefully, the student gets the help he needs and can be a productive member of society. We'd like to think all gun-related school incidents could end like this, but the reality is drastically different. After all, one of Lowe's jobs at Parkrose is security. And they are very lucky to have him. -- IFPO.
From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews:
Portland OR October 21 2019 Video released Friday shows the emotional moment a student entered the high school with a gun, only to be disarmed by a security guard/ football coach.
The incident occurred at Parkrose High School in Portland, Oregon back in May.
Investigators say student, Angel Granados-Diaz, then 18-years-old, entered the building with a gun, and went into a classroom.
Keanon Lowe, the heroic security guard/football coach lunged for the gun when Granados-Diaz walked into the classroom and he was able to disarm him.
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Lowe walks back out into the hallway where he hands off the gun to another staff member as he embraces Granados-Diaz.
Investigators say student, Angel Granados-Diaz, 18, was having a mental health crisis and didn’t intend to hurt anyone but himself.
Police say the gun had one round in it.
Lowe, a former Oregon Ducks player, said he felt compassion for the teen.
Earlier this month, Granados-Diaz who is now 19, pleaded guilty to two charges and was sentenced three years of probation.
The District Attorney’s office said as part of the deal, he will receive immediate mental health and substance abuse treatment.
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