Masked Man Robs Gas Station, But An Unexpected Hero Behind Him Saves The Day

Jul 19, 2018 by apost team

A former Marine was just minding his own business at a gas station in Midlothian, Texas until he noticed a 19 year-old run into the store and push him aside. Thinking it was just the teen cutting, he didn't pay much attention until the teen pulled out a knife, intending to rob the store.

What was Daniel Gaskey, firefighter (and former Marine) to do? Once he realized what was happening, he took things into his own hands and wrapped his arms around the man before tackling him to the ground.

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Thankfully, he was able to pin the attempted robber down until the police were able to arrive a few minutes later. His level of determination and helpfulness are definitely appreciated and certainly helped this gas station stay safe! With experienced people in the community, being able to control certain environments is no problem!

This type of good service is something that can't go underappreciated, as so often many people who witness something like this do not have the materials or confidence to take the situation into their own hands. Oftentimes criminals will use this to their advantage, letting the fear of the people around them be their motivation for carrying out the robbery.

It was clear that Daniel would not let this stand, an aspect of his character that is well-reputed amongst his colleagues and family. Thank you, Daniel, for keeping the community safe!

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