Army veteran who disarmed shooter in Colorado Springs attack: ‘It’s the reflex’

Rich Fierro is one of two patrons who subdued 22-year-old shooter in fatal attack on LGBTQ+ nightclub

When army veteran Rich Fierro realized a gunman was spraying bullets inside the club where he had gathered with friends and family, instincts from his military training immediately kicked in.

First he ducked to avoid any potential incoming fire, then he moved to try to disarm the shooter.