Indiana investigators credit 22-year-old bystander Elisjsha Dicken, who was legally armed, for fatally shooting the suspected gunman before more people were killed. READ MORE: abcn.ws/3cqlLrM #ABCNews #MassShooting #Indiana
A couple things that weren’t mentioned in this video, but that I have seen elsewhere, and were striking to me: 1.) Eli Dicken fired 10 shots from 40 yards in 15 seconds, and hit on 8 of them. That is an incredible display of marksmanship, especially in a high-pressure situation. 2.) Eli’s 19-y/o girlfriend who is in nursing school immediately applied a tourniquet to a woman hit in the leg in order to stop the bleeding. She is also a hero who remained calm under pressure and did what needed to be done to save a life! Sadly, I don’t recall her name, I need to find the source I viewed earlier. But a big “thank you” to that hero as well!
Dude, I hit the range all the time. With a rifle I can hit 40 yards easy. With concealed carry pistol in an insanely stressful situation at 40 freakin yards and landing 8 of 10... That's otherworldly. That kid is a national treasure
The pressure would be a boon in such a situation, adrenaline flow makes even the hardest of things easily attainable. Not to detract from what he did, but I'm just saying.
@@nathanwilliams3877 you’re right that adrenaline can help you in *some* high pressure situations. In terms of gross motor skills and feats of strength or endurance it will definitely be a boon, but adrenaline is also responsible for a *loss of fine motor skills- for example accurately aiming and carefully pulling the trigger of a pistol*.
@@justinbutler8418 yeah like adrenaline packed police shootings. A good amount of times the police miss and the suspect miss due to panic and blood pumping adrenaline Composure is very important I agree
My daughter was standing near Eli with her family. It is something our family will never forget, my heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy. The gratitude I have for Eli is immeasurable. 💙
@@Ivan.A.Trulyuski yeah the politician's are going to make it safe criminal shooters like him, armed citizen is a hero. They want your guns, all of them.
he actually took the man down in 15 seconds total from 40 YARDS, this man was an absolute unit and a perfect example why people need to be armed and trained. so we can stop stuff like this from happening.
If there was stricter gun laws, there wouldnt be a need for that because the dangerous person wouldnt of had access to a gun. Many other countries understand this, yet America is still woefully behind
@@zoe9190 So that's where you fail to understand this I can see already. Other countries Never had it to where their citizens could access arms freely, so yes it was regulated and a normal persons would have to go through severe checks and such. or just keep them from them in general. The issue with trying to pass the same thing here though, is people for decades have been allowed to own guns, use guns, and such to their free will. They are everywhere, distributed and untagged everywhere. So unless you go on a hyper crusade and find EVERY single gun that was ever made, it doesn't matter how strict the laws are, there will be undocumented guns floating around that were made before such laws. and when you have laws where normal people can't acquire one anymore, you're just making people defenseless against the array of amounts of guns already out there. So yes, gun laws in general around the world make it harder for criminals to get a hold of them. But in America, where for so long it was easier and more tangible for a normal person to get one, it would be hay day for criminals to attack people cause they are now defenseless to someone who cares nothing about the law and will 100% have ways to find undocumented guns somewhere.
@@zoe9190 Guns can be 3D printed these days. Stricter gun laws would make it harder for criminals to get guns, but would ultimately only stop good guys from getting them.
It only took 1 Elisjsah Dickens to save people's lives. He's a hero. Uvalde Texas law enforcement had 400 grown men, but sadly none of them were brave like Elisjsha.
They might have been. They definitely got improper orders to stand down, and at the moment I am convinced they had been told it was a drill. Look at the corridor footage from Uvalde. One of the cops there stops to use hand sanitizer. Who would do that if they thought they were in danger from a crazed gunman? Another cop has just been phoned by his teacher wife that she has been shot, and he just stands there. Who reacts like that? I'm not the manliest guy, but I'm going in in that sit. Parker, you crash through the window to flank me! Charge! To me it was either the most evil false flag operation in years where all the cops were in on it, or they were being kept deliberately misinformed about what was happening. The latter sounds more likely to me. All the procedures were violated, which is the best indicator there is that it was a facilitated, staged event. The FBI had the fruitcake ready and all they had to do was arm him and point him in a direction. That was not a normal situation. The black hand comes down and before you know it you're the Uvalde police just standing there while little kids are being executed.
@@paperbodi6623 Sure, but a simpler situation when you don't have a corrupt boss threatening you. Do something stupid and against basic protocol or get fired.
Maybe complainers should be cops on the other hand you supported looting and burning because cops shot suspects just like this hmm pretty sure last year you wanted social workers to respond to violent calls So which is it FYI straight white conservative with a gun shoots Hispanic mass shooter Lib heads spinning
This young mans bravery is outstanding, He pushed his girlfriend away and Went willing to engage an active shooter, rather than just leave, He Went for the threat to save others....God bless you, and if you read this, You are a Hero and people went home to their loved ones because of you.
The term hero gets thrown around, mostly directed to folks who are merely doing what they’re paid to do. This young man is a true hero and should be officially recognized as such by his town, state and Washington.
A lot of young men are fearless. I was an iraq veteran by the time I was his age. When you're young you havent learned the hard way yet on how fragile your health is you think you're indestructible.
40 yards with a glock 10 shots fired, with 8 hitting the intended target, while under pressure and stress knowing missing his target meant probably drawing fire from the shooter upon himself had he missed, and not having any of his shots become friendly fire harming anyone other than the shooter in the process. Yeah, I 100% believe his actions and the aftermath deem him a true marksman, and hero.
@@user-gx3es3mv3r he said his grandpa taught him how to shoot, all I can sayvus Go Grandpa, and he had a very apt student because 8 of 10 at 40 yards with a pistol on a moving target is top notch marksmanship.
I'm sorry you were put in this position young man, but I'm very thankful for your firearms training and your bravery! You saved a lot of lives sir. Thank you.
@@Sherlock245 I'm sorry he was put in a position where he had to take the life of a loser POS. I'm sorry for the mental anguish and possibly PTSD this young man will suffer. I'm grateful the world has been rid of a worthless loser.
2 minutes...at 40 yards....with a pistol. Anyone who shoots knows how impressive that is! He'll never buy himself a drink for the rest of his life. Well done, sir.
My husband is a firearms instructor and he can’t say enough about this young man’s skill. He says the accuracy, speed, and most especially the distance, is beyond impressive. I’m no firearms expert, so my praise is centered around his courage and ability to respond so quickly. He assessed the situation and took decisive action in a situation where most people - myself included, no doubt - would’ve been running in a panic for safety. And he’s just 22 years old! What an amazing young man. I also read that his girlfriend was a hero in her own right, administering first aid and applying a tourniquet to a woman wounded in the leg. God bless her! This all happened just days after news that a young pizza delivery driver, also in Indiana, ran into a burning house and saved 4 children, then went back in for a six year old and jumped with her in his arms from a second story window. As a lifelong Hoosier, I couldn’t be more proud and grateful to all these amazing young people! ❤️🙏❤️
Like your husband, I too have been a handgun instructor. I'm a Veteran of the Marine Corps, 3rd Award Pistol Expert, and spent 10-years in Law Enforcement. We are in agreement, Eli Dicken has elite level skills with a handgun. That skill set puts him in the top 1% of trained handgun operators that I have known, observed, or worked with. Right place and time for that guy to be where he was. He saved a lot of lives.
Imagine if this dude was at Uvalde. The outcome would have been VERY different. This dude is an expert marksman. The shots he made at the distance he made them was absolutely amazing and it was done under a life and death situation. Kudos to you my man, YOU are the definition of hero. The term gets thrown around meaninglessly but you are the TRUE definition of that word.
I will continue to pray for this young hero; for any type of trauma or angst he may endure from this tragic event. The victims, and their families are also in my continued prayers.
You're doing it wrong. Pray privately in a closet, as instructed in Matthew 6:5-7. Read ALL of Matthew 6 to see why people being so public about their prayers are questionable. You're not being a very good Christian.
Taking a life is never easy, but if it means taking one to save many, this is heroism at it's finest. He put his own life on the line to save others. John 15:12-13 “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.”
This is a perfect example of a responsible gun carrying person. Not showing off, not posting, not bragging, not being flashy...just going about his business and (seems like he's been training either physically, mentally or both) in reacting upon a threat. And he did. Didn't panic, didn't think about it...knew his surrounding's, knew people we're everywhere...but quickly, locked in on the threat, and just as quickly... engaged and took his life.......no questions,doubts or concerns.....and walked away.
Prayers for Eli. He didn't wake up that morning expecting to be called to action, but his actions saved the lives of many and for that he will forever be a hero. His heart needs time to process and heal. I hope and pray that the media will leave him be and allow him the space and time he needs to come to terms with the fact that unfortunately, in saving lives, he ultimately took a life. Prayers for the victims and Survivors as well as for the family and loved ones of the shooter. Let us not forget that they are victims in this situation, too and that their hearts and minds are in need of love, compassion, and understanding as they come to terms with the actions of their family member.
Pray privately in a closet, as instructed in Matthew 6:5-7. Read ALL of Matthew 6 to find out why making a big public show of prayers is so bad. Too many Christians don't know any better, which leads to fewer and fewer people taking Christians seriously.
This all took place roughly 30 minutes away from my house, my sister and her girlfriend were near the Yankee candle area when they hear the gun shots. They high tailed it out of there. I would maybe not have a sister at this moment if it wasn't for this man. Thank you for your bravery sir, I will never forget it
I want them to give this young man the Freedom Medal of Honor. That is a person who deserves it the most. A selfless individual who put his own life on the line to save others. That is a true definition of a hero. He stood his ground when confronted by evil and good will always conquer evil. Great job young man, I solute you.
@@user-tb2wz1tr8yI legit start to wonder if the left gets happy when shootings happen. It feels like whenever they do the left shows up like "see this is why guns are bad. We won't focus on helping those who survived. Gun bad gun bad gun bad"
@@MyDadWasALifeguard because it goes against their narrative that guns are bad,just like the tweet from mother’s against gun violence who do not think he is a hero but a criminal according to their tweet like many other democrat tweets.
40 yard shot with a 9mm in which 8 out of 10 rounds hit it's mark. Mr. Dicken also said he does not go to the range and took no formal training.... that is impressive. This dude will never have to buy himself a beer for the rest of his life
Hero!!! It is impossible to know exactly how many lives this man saved, but if you had a loved one at that mall you should be praising him. Hopefully no ridiculous lawsuits or legal action against him. I will contribute to his cause if there is.
This dudes a badass. Also the more I think about it the more it makes sense that a citizen would stop a mass shooting in Indiana. EVERYBODY's got guns there, mainly bc there's so many farms and rural areas people like to keep guns for protection/wildlife control.
Well Maybe complainers should be cops on the other hand you supported looting and burning because cops shot suspects just like this hmm pretty sure last year you wanted social workers to respond to violent calls So which is it FYI straight white conservative with a gun shoots Hispanic mass shooter Lib heads spinning
A 30 minute drive north from that mall and it’s the opposite. One of the highest murder rates in the country even worse than Chicago. The south side gets more country and people are more armed and responsible with guns. We need people like him all over the city.
It actually was a total of 15 seconds from the time the shooter opened fire, to being neutralized by the young hero. He was hit by 8 out of 10 shots fired from quite a distance.
this is what we need, people taking actions to save lives because the last mass shooting the law enforcement just stood there for an hour doing nothing until 21 died. So yes, Guns can save lives as well
and Maybe complainers should be cops on the other hand you supported looting and burning because cops shot suspects just like this hmm pretty sure last year you wanted social workers to respond to violent calls So which is it FYI straight white conservative with a gun shoots Hispanic mass shooter Lib heads spinning
@@JamesBen937 police need more funding and better training but the system needs to be overhauled because there is way too much corrupt bureaucracy for the current system to be successful in the long run. People never talk about this because it's not a mainstream talking point activated by the buzz phrase "defund the police".
Don't forget that the mall here is supposed to be a gun free zone. I hope everyone realizes how a stupid little sticker and warning doesn't stop criminals and it deters good people from defending themselves. Thankfully this hero ignored it and if it wasnt for constitutional carry in the state reclaiming his liberty we would have had an extremely mass casualty. Let heros like this young man fight back against the evil we see in the world.
@First Last you don’t seem smart. We have to take a gun safety course/training also, it take cops minutes to get to the scene. By the time they get there, the threat is over. F a law biding citizen takes out the threat he or she must disarm quickly and lay down on the ground 🤦🏽♂️
@First Last He still took down the threat, sometimes taking down a threat has unintended risks and consequences. Outside of that, that example further speaks to the ineptitude and lack of any tactical superiority of police. I’m not sure depending on police more is the right answer.
@Noah Ditchie Cpl is no longer needed in that state. It's a constitutional carry state now meaning that you will never need a license. The mall was supposed to be a gun free zone according to policy. In a private company says no gun it means no guns what whatever way its carried concealed or not.
They will never be fast enough. Even if they do their absolute best. Cops arrive at the scene after the fact. It's up to you and your friends to defend yourselves.
@@steveescher1554 Even if there were patrols in the area, it would've taken several minute for them to reach the mall and enter the food court. Cops can't be everywhere all the time. That's why more people need to be more proactive in their own defense.
So sorry our hero needed to experience what he did, but also thank God for having him there saving lives. Hopefully God will be with all those involved and bring them peace. We need more people to stand for what is right. This young man is just that -- a real man and real American and thank him again for his courage on behalf of all those he was able to save. Prayers for those who died and were senselessly harmed.
God Bless you Eli! What you did saved many lives! You are a hero . I’d buy and read your books about what it was like. Plus everything that happened and was said afterwards, the good and the bad. Thank you!
@@lenovo762 Naw….. sheep live there entire lives fearing the wolf… Only to be slaughtered by their shepherd…..ill take a good sheepdog any day! This youngman was a sheepdog!
We'll never know how many people out there, that may be copy cats of the bad guy that day in the Indiana mall, will change their evil minds. No one should ever second guess the hero that day, he showed courage, and love for the innocent people that were in harms way, Thank God for him being there at the same time the devil sent one of his allies.
Just remember: criminals have of late, been choosing populated areas they KNOW will not have any defense to an attack (gun free zones). If this incident raises even a slight fear in them, the action of one man, may have saved 1,000’s more.
Lol !!! There were hundreds of guns in Uvalde, still killer was able to kill dozens, there were many guns in las Vegas, still 56 died. In this incident multiple people were shot, if there was no gun then no one would have died, these shootings don't happen in other countries.
Do you think people expecting to die, are going to be scared away by a minority event? Majority of mass shooting don't end like this, and everyone knows this.
Clearly doesn't apply to this case. Not really a gun-free zone if the hero also had a gun... 🤦♂🤦♂ Not to mention this came on the hills of the Constitutional Carry that just passed not too long ago in Indiana. AND, Indiana eliminated Gun Free Zones to a T with this bill.
To all concealed, and Constitutional Carriers. Gun free zones are usually not laws, they are rules. Saving lives is much more important than following a rule that a criminal isn't going to follow either. Stay strapped or get capped, you never know when you might be called into action
He stopped the shooter with 10 shots, 8 hitting the killer within 15 seconds at 40 yards... For those that don't know, that's pretty much amazing when it comes to a 22 year old shooting a pistol. Kids a hero!
I guess the Main stream news media had no choice this time but to report on a young man who legally is allowed to carry a firearm concealed, and you put down the perp excellent!
@@janetprice85 Just to be clear, most of us want mental health checks for buying guns and that's about it, if you are against it, you probably are mentally ill and ignored getting diagnosed to own guns. - Signed, A gun owner. Almost no one wants to outright ban guns, and the people that do are the minority. Anyone that can use critical thinking can see these mentally ill kids can easily access guns, all it takes is not selling guns to mentally ill people. Unless you will be the one paying for all the CCPs & firearms to arm everyone so we're all equally prepared.
They don’t work for the people, sad to say. All of those institutions you listed are waging a silent war against us. When you look into the history of the CIA, FBI, ATF, etc... all corrupt.
There is a reason why police officers are put on desk duty after firing their weapon. The aftermath is very stressful and hopefully this young man will get the support he needs to sort things out.
Exactly. If these businesses are going to fight Constitutional carry, they should be required to increase security or be held liable for any such violence that occurs on the premises.
@@filledwithvariousknowledge2747 I haven’t thoroughly researched for every state, but I think we have plenty restrictions. Why create redundant laws? Enforce those already on the books.
@Culture 25-8 Interesting take, considering the genre of music you seem to promote. Since you sound like you don’t like my rights, please tell me which of your rights you’re willing to give up in exchange for my right to have a chance to defend myself.
I agree because we have 500 million guns in private hands. And so now the danger is everywhere. Remember three people died. Or do you not care about them.
This man is a perfect example of a good guy with a gun! Ty I pray for your road to recovery because I'm sure it'll have a lasting impact on your mental health
Same as Kyle Rittenhouse. This was another win for the Good Guys. He did the right thing to protect himself thereby protecting others. The scum that he shot were 2 pedos and another criminal. Ely is truly a Hero!❤👍
Reminder, most people who are victims of gunshot wounds, are not really victims, but do something to provoke being shot. Good people do not go around getting shot.
@@brandonmccomas5363 its a propaganda bot, not a real person They just randomly reply with vaguely related things trying to stir something up/influence people I guess
This guy did what he needed to do, and saved countless lives, I live in Kentucky and we in Kentucky take no prisoners either, this 22 year old obviously did the right thing and saved many lives without question, he can move here at anytime if he wants!
Prayers for those families effected. (If not for a legally armed citizen who prevented this from being so much worse. People will always get illegal weapons. And the police can not be everywhere at once. ) We need hero’s like this! Thank you brave young man!!! You are a hero!!!
You neglected to mention, that even though he purchased the gun legally, he had illegally brought that gun into the mall. I will never condone guns and I do not believe that arming citizens is the solution to people going balistic. What will do the most to prevent crap like this is to take automatic weapons off the market...PERIOD.
@@Michael_J_M14 he broke a rule not a law. You idiot liberals need common sense! The one wanting to commit a mass murder broke the same rule. Eli is a hero! He broke the BS narrative that the liberals always spew!
@@Michael_J_M14 quite simply false. The only felony being committed was the murder of innocent people…The mall having a no-gun policy is just that, a policy, like requiring shoes or a shirt. It’s not a law. If the mall found out about the concealed carry they could ask him to politely leave. You can’t have someone arrested for breaking your company policy unless they’re unwilling to comply with your policy when confronted about it, which then becomes trespassing. My guess is the mall might be half way ok with their policy being broken so they didn’t have more patrons senselessly killed.
@@Michael_J_M14 i have not check the law in that state , area . The man saved a lot of lives , that should supercede any legal complication it may pose.
@@shtty17 The "no gun" policy at the mall is EXACTLY what drew the shooter to that sheep-filled area. It only takes one shepherd to protect a flock of sheep from a wolf.
Two things options we need to choose from: 1. Defund the Uvalde Texas law enforcement unless the town gets a police inspector to oversee their mass shooter training. 2. Make Elisjsah Dickens an honest cop.
In 2 minutes 3 people dead ......now imagine if the officers in Uvalde Texas showed as much sense and reacted swiftly....RIP to those that lost their life
Imagine one kid having more courage then an entire calvary of heavily armed police officers. Dude did more in five minutes then what 20+ did in an hour+.
While it's little comfort for the feelings he is likely experiencing I want him to know the world is thankful for the saftey he provided all those people in the mall.
Damn shame you can’t even do normal things anymore. Thank goodness for him not hesitating and stepping in to save others. These shooters will get enough of trying to one up each other
In Indiana we haven't had much active public shootings, maybe a few minor ones but not in such a highly populated areas such as that mall. It's so scary and real, like you think, "it'll never happen here." Or "it'll never happen to me." But it can, don't matter where you are. I'm so happy Eli was there to help and save countless lives, a true American hero he is.
I will pray for this young Man, he is a hero for saving so many ! God blessing on the families of the lost , and all who witness this senseless horror.
A true hero, he possibly saved dozens of lives. The media,( in my opinion) didnt cover this story very much. Thank you young man for your heroic actions.
"The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles." Col. Jeff Cooper.
A law abiding gun owner saves the day, no way! Police, fire and medics respond when crimes have already been committed. A citizen defending themselves and others while the crime is being committed is exactly why the 2nd amendment is a right and not to be infringed.
3 people died because an unstable person legally purchased a gun to use to kill innocent humans. Maybe some infringement would make it so Eli didn't also have to murder someone to save others from being murdered.
@@floridaviolets9601 you are almost understanding why the 2nd amendment exists. It's because there is unstable people and we have the right to defend ourselves from these people. Do you think Russia or China will ever attempt to go to war within the borders of the United States and face millions of hunters and gun enthusiasts as well as our military? Mass shooters pick places that have vulnerable targets. Gun free zones are open season targets for unstable people because they know no one will be shooting back.
I hope this young man gets counseling regardless of if his parents thinks he needs it or not. This event will have an impact for sure. Great training on his part!
This is proof that good law abiding citizens should always be allowed to carry concealed. Mall with posted signs that state, "gun free zone" is irresponsible. Criminals take advantage of helpless citizens. Elisjsha Dicken is a HERO!
@@davidday8417 Medal of Honor is reserved ONLY for soldiers in combat, however there is the Presidential citizens award…but im pretty sure this fukin libtard leftist gun hating pres wont even consider him for it….smh
@@cowboyx9380 thank you for clarifying that for me !! Yes your right about them not giving him an award probably put up a statue in honor of the perpetrator !!
Praying for this youngman Elisjsha, and praying for all the people that were killed and hurt by that gunman shooting everyone, thanks to Elisjsha for stopping the shooter 🙏
This should have millions of views but the higher ups would hate for this story to inspire others to take action like this man did to prevent such disasters
What would you pick? 1. Hope we have a good guy with a gun at every mass shooting, or, 2. Make mental health checks mandatory when buying a gun every 5 years. This man did a great thing for everyone that was there, he is a hero, but you can't ignore how easy it would be to stop these mentally ill kids from getting guns in the first place, so Elisjsha wouldn't have to shoot someone, and have to live with shooting someone. As a gun owner I'm genuinely embarrassed at the amount of people who subscribe to this idea of 'good guy with a gun is what we need'. It's almost as bad as the 'Sheep dogs' who think they'll protect people when SHTF, when in reality most of them would get shot at and focus on keeping themselves alive. Basically all I'm saying is be realistic.
