I haven't been shot at for a long time, why now?

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#18indycolts

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As a medic in indy I've only been shot at twice in 5 yrs. Fri. night we get called for a person shot, stage in the area and wait for PD. Well I guess we didn't stage far enough (we were 2 blocks away). I shut off the lights and wait for PD to clear us in when all of a sudden someone starts banging on the window. She proceeds to tell me that her brother is shot and for us to help him. I told her to relax and go back home, I really didn't want to draw any attention my way. So, I hear that PD marked on scene and I think it shouldn't be but a few minutes. 10 min. go by before we're cleared (turned out PD was getting conflicting stories and that the family wasn't cooperating. And there might have been multiple guns. So, PD had every right to do what they did before they deemed the scene safe. Finally we get there and the kid is dead, we found 8 entry wounds including 2 to the neck. So I call him, PD already knew and we mark back in service with a disregard from 10-0. My partner turns the corner and we see flashes directly at us and i hear the thump, thump hitting the ambulance. I felt like i was in iraq, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping. My partner smashes the pedal to get us out of there, and get on the radio. PD had heard the shots and were already there before I got on the radio. We leave the scene with a police escort to a nearby strip mall to start my paperwork. I think every LEO in indy showed up, it seemed like it. The 2 idiots that shot at us were takin in, and I found out shortly after that they were friends of the family that were mad because we didn't try and save the kid that was shot. Trust me, I would be upset also...but its the nature of my business, because I am not going into a dangerous situation where I could possibly die and not make it back to my family. Now my weekend is ruined, can't even enjoy the football games on today because I'm constantly telling myself that I save lives for a living, and here some jackhole tries taking my and my partner's life. :mad:
 
Man that sucks having to deal with stuff like that. I would say some encouraging words of hope, but unfortunately with the generation of kids and young adults these days, I can't. If it were me I would just say screw people like that let them kill each other off and hopefully only the good people will be left. But I guess that is the view of a cynic. I have a hard time imagining that in the next generation or two, there will be anyone from the 20 to 30 yearold range who will give a crap enough to actually put the dedication and effort into becoming a paramedic, or a cop or a doctor for that matter. I hope your job gets better man but I would really suggest moving to a smaller town. I wouldn't even consider touring LA or New York or most other big cities as a vacation, let alone live there. But i'm a small town guy, so I guess i'm kind of biased.

Stay safe man.:cool:
 
You have no idea how much I appreciate that, really. Its not that I'm second guessing my career, i'm not. I wouldn't do anything else. But what gets me is the ones that shot at me would NOT hesitate to call 911 if they needed it, how funny would that be? I show up and they gotta think if I'm gonna do everything I can. Will I? I don't know. Bottom line, you try and take my life and you better not need my help in the future. Because that bridge just went up in flames.
 
Glad to hear you're safe! Even in our rural podunk area there are names and addresses that are red flagged, no entry until LE arrives.
Thanks for your dedication.
 
I look at it this way, I expect every call to go to hell, that way I'm not surprised when they do.

I'm not cynical (OK, maybe to a certain degree) just experienced...
 
18indycolts I appreciate your work

Just think, these two who shot at you wouldn't have the decency to tell the police what they knew about the original shooting either I'll bet. These punks witness this violence every day, and no one has the courage to make a stand and help the police send the bad guys to jail.

I can't understand it. Well I guess I can, when you know the whole community is the same way, and someone will seek revenge for "ratting" them out. This kind of violence will only stop when the majority of people work together to make their communities safe.

I commend you for your dedication. I also Want you to know we alll want you to go home to your family at night. There are far too few guys and gals like you around, and far too many gangbangers and punks.

Here in Boston the violence is crazy. Senseless violence, nevermind someone with a grudge. People just want to show how tough they are by "capping" someone, and it makes no difference who it is. Our mayor wants people to take personal responsability for public safety, but won't issue handgun permits to legal citizens.

I'm drifting here...but my point is...thank you. Keep your head down and your courage up. Also think about the advice to get to a smaller town. There are some real nice places in this country that need good medics, and the expected life span can be quite good.
 
Just think, these two who shot at you wouldn't have the decency to tell the police what they knew about the original shooting either I'll bet. These punks witness this violence every day, and no one has the courage to make a stand and help the police send the bad guys to jail.
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We had (another) shooting last night. Guy took a .38 spl. in the calf over dope. All his buddies were there saying we don't care about their neighborhood, but when asked, nobody saw nothin' :mad: .

To make it worse, the "victim" was un-cooperative as well :mad: .

We caught the shooter anyhow, less than 3 hours later. :cool: :D .

If these guys don't care, I'm not going to loose any sleep either.
 
I don't have the stones to do what you people in harm's way do. I sure am grateful that you do.

Do you guys wear body armor? Could you? Has it come to that?
 
body armor

here in lubbock, tx the medics can wear vests but i think it has to be purchased from personal funds. i work in an er in lubbock and have witnessed and heard about many gun threats toward our staff but have never had an actual shooting. i never thought i would hear the same threats working in the hospital setting as opposed to the field setting but i guess i was wrong.
 
To every EMT, every fireman, every squad nurse and especially you, Indycolt, . . . thanks, guys and gals. You do a job I could not do, . . . because I'm just dumb enough and hot headed enough (used to be any way:D :D ) that I'd want to strangle them with my stethoscope, . . . and that just probably wouldn't work too well.

Keep your head down, . . . be safe, . . . glad you are on the job(s).

May God bless,
Dwight
 
tempted to shoot back

if your life is in imminant danger, I would think you could shoot back;
at the moment, pittsburg 24, denver 3........
thank you for your service, you are very much appreciated.
Duty Honor Country
 
I was shot at (sniped) in Miami in 1992. Our marked unit was targeted. I only became angry because I had to clean up all the broken glass inside the unit. You become stoic after awhile. Glad you survived.
 
it's a real shame of the U.S.A. that we have such barbaric pri(ks in our cities.. i'm so glad i live in a small iowa town.. you couldn't get me to live in ANY major U.S. city... you guys really do in live in a war zone there...


NOW IS ABSOLUTELY THE WRONG TIME TO TRY AND DISARM ME.............
 
I am sorry to hear about your experiences there in the great state of Indiana. I miss it, but there are parts of Indianapolis I do not miss. If you ever consider relocating to Columbus, Indiana, I think you will be well pleased. Very gun friendly, small city (30k+) and plenty of ER runs to make. Cost of living is high, but for a reason. It is a nice place to live. It's maybe 40 miles south of Indy directly on 1-65 (it intersects Northern Columbus). Peace be with you!
 
I've been shot at multiple times and I can tell you that it is no fun at all. I believe that sometimes circumstances present themselves to where you must discharge your firearm. I also in believe in divine providence. May your journey be a safe voyage.
 
because you were there

....and because they are jerks who can only express themselves by pulling a trigger. More chlorine needed at this end of the gene pool, please! :barf:

Glad you're safe. Stay that way.

Springmom
 
Shot at and Hit

Indy I know what you mean as I can say been there done that. As a retired Paramedic of 20 yrs. I been shot once and stabbed 3 times all in the line of duty. So I know how you feel. All I can say is that we are a weird breed of folks as every time we get the call we go. Glad they missed so stay low and watch your back.If I hadn't messed my back up I'd still be doing it. It was just I loved it that much sure do miss the lights and sirens. Kurt, Be Safe Out There
 
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