Wounded Doctor Subdues Gunman In Wheelchair At Florida VA Hospital
A Florida doctor has been hailed as a hero for stopping a patient who opened fire in the emergency room of the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center on Wednesday night.
The FBI said Larry Ray Bon, a 59-year-old double-amputee from Michigan, arrived at the hospital for treatment, but quickly became disruptive. He was taken to the emergency room around 6:20 p.m., where he pulled out a small handgun and started firing as he was about to undergo a mental health evaluation.
The doctor, who has not been named, was shot in the neck, and another hospital employee was grazed by a bullet, Justin Fleck, the assistant special agent in charge at the FBI’s Miami field office, said at a press conference Wednesday night.
The injured doctor was able to jump on Ray Bon and disarm him before more shots were fired.
“I’m not going to release his name at this time, but he’s doing well, and he did a heroic thing today,” Fleck said. “Probably saved a lot of lives.”
“No one else was harmed and the suspect is in law enforcement custody,” the spokesperson told ABC News Wednesday night. “The facility is secure and will remain operational for scheduled appointments and procedures tomorrow.”
It is unclear whether Ray Bon, who uses an electric wheelchair, is a veteran.
“We believe he may be homeless here in the area,” Fleck told reporters. “If anybody is familiar with him and can provide us any information about where he might be staying at, or some associates that could help us paint the picture of who he is, we’d appreciate a call into the FBI.”
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March 01, 2019, 10:04 AM
arfmel
“where he pulled out a small handgun and started firing as he was about to undergo a mental health evaluation”
Evaluation complete.
March 01, 2019, 10:08 AM
Gustofer
"When a man sticks a gun in your face, you got two choices; You can die or you can kill the motherfucker."
________________________________________________________ "Great danger lies in the notion that we can reason with evil." Doug Patton.
March 01, 2019, 10:25 AM
slabsides45
My guess is he's not gonna do well on his mental evaluation.
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March 01, 2019, 10:38 AM
12131
Four-point restraint ordered. I mean, two-point.
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March 01, 2019, 11:05 AM
thunderson
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Originally posted by 12131: Four-point restraint ordered. I mean, two-point.
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March 01, 2019, 11:37 AM
Yellow Jacket
Sounds like the "alleged" shooter needs to be turned into a quadruple amputee.
God's mercy: NOT getting what we deserve! God's grace: Getting what we DON'T deserve!
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March 01, 2019, 12:42 PM
Elk Hunter
quote:
Originally posted by Yellow Jacket: Sounds like the "alleged" shooter needs to be turned into a quadruple amputee.
Why waste all those resources? Turn him/it into fertilizer.
Elk
There has never been an occasion where a people gave up their weapons in the interest of peace that didn't end in their massacre. (Louis L'Amour)
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FBHO!!!
The Idaho Elk Hunter
March 01, 2019, 12:46 PM
Ironmike57
I deliver nukes to the VA where this incident happened. You cannot miss the "no weapons" signs. They are all over the place. Not that a sign would stop anybody.
March 01, 2019, 12:49 PM
YooperSigs
Nice work, Doc!
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March 01, 2019, 12:52 PM
Elk Hunter
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Originally posted by YooperSigs: Nice work, Doc! Ummm....Why are the Feds involved? Maybe he conspired with Martha Stewart? Michigan... Something interstate?
I think VA installations are federal property.
Maybe this is why fed's are involved?
Elk
There has never been an occasion where a people gave up their weapons in the interest of peace that didn't end in their massacre. (Louis L'Amour)
"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical. " -Thomas Jefferson
"America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great." Alexis de Tocqueville
FBHO!!!
The Idaho Elk Hunter
March 01, 2019, 01:01 PM
ZSMICHAEL
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I think VA installations are federal property.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Yep. Patients can be a real pain in the neck.This message has been edited. Last edited by: ZSMICHAEL,
