The Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a man waving a pocket knife at a South Carolina Walmart but, before they could arrive, a veteran subdued the assailant.
Witnesses at Walmart told agents the man was waving the knife and threatening employees and shoppers in the self-checkout area.
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One shopper, veteran Demario Davis, was captured on video striking the man on the top of the head, forcing him to drop the knife.
Veteran Demario Davis takes out knife wielder at Walmart
(Demario Davis)
“I was at the checkout when my son noticed the guy coming in with the knife open. He then went to the service counter waving the knife at some female employees. They ran out of the guy. I then asked an employee where security is and she said that it was safety,” Davis told Fox News Digital. “While walking to the area where the knife-waving gentleman is terrorizing other customers and employees, he yelled when the police arrive, I’ll start cutting them all down.”
“Another customer tried to subdue the gentleman waving the knife, but the guy tried to cut him across the face. That’s when my military training kicked in and I casually reached out to the object not only to knock it over but also to protect myself in case it hit me.” I would”. I failed, but with my extensive military training I was able to neutralize the threat until the police arrived,” Davis told Fox News Digital.
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“My first instinct was to neutralize the situation, so I casually approached and waited until I had a chance to catch him and I got it, I guess. I’m a community person, so if I see something in the community that’s not right.” , with all the violence and things and attacks, gun violence, you know, you want your people in the community to step up as well. The police can’t do it all by themselves,” Davis said.
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“I have received so many candid comments and praise from civilians and veterans for my act of bravery and quick response,” Davis told Fox News Digital.
