‘They were particularly courageous and showed extreme bravery in extremely difficult circumstances.’
Everyone remembers the videos of the Muslim massacre in Paris as the terrorists killed an unarmed French cop pleading for his life. But this latest Muslim terrorist came face to face with a whole different breed of fighter.
A US Marine is in critical condition after tackling a Kalashnikov-wielding gunman on a train between Amsterdam and Paris, according to French media reports.
The serviceman, who has not been named, was one of two Americans – possibly embassy guards – who tackled the 26-year-old Moroccan national to the ground after hearing him load up a gun in the toilet.
The suspected terrorist had at least six full magazines of ammunition holding almost 200 rounds. He was also carrying a knife.
In the scuffle, one of the Marines was shot and another stabbed. France Info reports one is in a critical condition.
Addressing reporters at the station in Arras, northern France, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve praised their bravery.
‘I would like to express our gratitude to and admiration for these two American passengers,’ said Cazeneuve. ‘Thanks to the calm composure of the two American passengers, we have avoided a tragedy.’
‘They were particularly courageous and showed extreme bravery in extremely difficult circumstances.’
A report on Twitter said that US Marines detained the gunman until emergency services arrived.
Despite a number of injuries, this could have been much worse without their rapid response. And imagine if they had been armed.
by Daniel Greenfield
