Security Guard saved by his body armor!
Here is the link (photo of shot vest at link):
http://www.wcpo.com/news/2003/local/08/31/guardshot.html
Security Guard Shot, Unharmed Thanks To Vest
Reported by: Shannon Kettler
Web produced by: Neil Relyea
Photographed by: 9News
8/31/03 9:12:14 PM
A private security guard took a bullet to the chest this weekend but escaped harm thanks to a protective vest.
Henry Dawkins, who was working as a private security guard on the Saturday overnight shift at Pleasant Ridge Chili on Montgomery Road, was trying to break up a fight in the parking lot.
Dawkins said four juveniles got into a car and as it pulled out onto Montgomery Road the driver stuck a gun out the window and opened fire at him as he pulled away.
Dawkins said the driver shot off six to seven rounds, one of which hit his chest.
Dawkins was struck once in the upper right chest area, barely leaving a knick in the armor.
"It knocked me back," said Dawkins. "I fell on the ground -- it just felt like a big punch, a big blow to my chest."
But Dawkin's bullet-proof vest saved him.
"I'm not a Cincinnati police officer, so I never expected getting shot," said Dawkins, "but, not I know you've got to expect the unexpected."
"I was blessed," said Dawkins.
A short time later police arrested a suspect, Jonathon White, 28-years old, of Avondale.
White has been charged in connection with the shooting. Charges include assault, reckless operation, driving under suspension as well as two counts of drug abuse.
White is due to appear in court on Monday.
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Just another example of why I think security guards, whether working armed or unarmed positions, should have the option of being issued body armor by their employers!
Here is the link (photo of shot vest at link):
http://www.wcpo.com/news/2003/local/08/31/guardshot.html
Security Guard Shot, Unharmed Thanks To Vest
Reported by: Shannon Kettler
Web produced by: Neil Relyea
Photographed by: 9News
8/31/03 9:12:14 PM
A private security guard took a bullet to the chest this weekend but escaped harm thanks to a protective vest.
Henry Dawkins, who was working as a private security guard on the Saturday overnight shift at Pleasant Ridge Chili on Montgomery Road, was trying to break up a fight in the parking lot.
Dawkins said four juveniles got into a car and as it pulled out onto Montgomery Road the driver stuck a gun out the window and opened fire at him as he pulled away.
Dawkins said the driver shot off six to seven rounds, one of which hit his chest.
Dawkins was struck once in the upper right chest area, barely leaving a knick in the armor.
"It knocked me back," said Dawkins. "I fell on the ground -- it just felt like a big punch, a big blow to my chest."
But Dawkin's bullet-proof vest saved him.
"I'm not a Cincinnati police officer, so I never expected getting shot," said Dawkins, "but, not I know you've got to expect the unexpected."
"I was blessed," said Dawkins.
A short time later police arrested a suspect, Jonathon White, 28-years old, of Avondale.
White has been charged in connection with the shooting. Charges include assault, reckless operation, driving under suspension as well as two counts of drug abuse.
White is due to appear in court on Monday.
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Just another example of why I think security guards, whether working armed or unarmed positions, should have the option of being issued body armor by their employers!
Will it stop anything 20mm and below at less than 5 feet without serious damage?