One of the officers credited with stopping the shooter inside a Nashville, Tennessee, elementary school on Monday grew up in Chicago, and his family said they aren’t surprised by his bravery.
Three officers, including Engelbert, search rooms one by one, holding rifles. “Metro Police,” officers yell.As alarms are heard going off in the school, one officer says, “It sounds like it's upstairs.”
Police identified Engelbert, a four-year member of the force, and Michael Collazo, a nine-year member, as the officers who fatally shot the attacker. “He just followed his training and is glad that his training kicked in and his fortitude withheld," Kevin Engelbert said.
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