San Diego synagogue shooting: Army vet, Border Patrol agent’s …
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Oscar Stewart of Rancho Bernardo, was the one who screamed at the suspect, 19-year-old John Earnest, and ran him out. Nick Oza (ozan), Arizona Republic
When Jonathan Morales andOscar Stewart heard the gunshots, they ran toward them.
The off-duty Border Patrol agent and an Iraq War Army veteran helped stop a suspected gunman who had opened fire at Chabad of Poway on Saturdayin what authorities praised as an "act of courage."
One person died and three more were injured in the hate-fueledattack during Passover services.
Stewart, 51, was in the back of the room when the shots rang out, he told reporters. The veteran said his military training kicked in.
"I ran to fire. That's what I did. I didn't plan it. I didn't think about it. It's just what I did," he said.
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Stewart said he started yelling expletives at the gunmen, who stopped shooting when he heard Stewart's voice.
Get down! and Im going to kill you, Stewart said he yelled.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, the suspected gunman fled the synagogue to a nearby vehicle. Stewart was in close pursuit.
"Stewart caught up to the vehicle as the suspect was about to drive away," the department said in a statement.
Stewart said he began punching the shooter's window whenMorales told him to get out of the way.
"He yelled, 'Clear back, I have a gun,'" Stewart said. Then, Morales began firing.
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The off-duty agent hit the car, but the gunman drove away, police said. Authorities later arrested John T. Earnest, 19,alongInterstate 15. A rifle was found in the front passenger seat, police said.
"Mr.Stewart risked his life to stop the shooter and saved lives in the process," the sheriff's department said in a statement.
Oscar Stewart of Rancho Bernardo, was the one who screamed at the suspect, 19-year-old John Earnest, and ran him out, gives media interview from the horrific incident at the memorial site across Chabad of Poway synagogue.(Photo: Nick Oza, The Arizona Republic)
Stewart's heroics didn't stop there. The man said he rushed back into the synagogue where he saw Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein bleeding from his hand and congregantLori Gilbert-Kaye on the ground.
"I immediately went to the lady on the floor and started doing CPR on her. She didnt make it,"Stewart said.
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According to the San Diego Union-Tribune,Stewart said he served in Iraq from March 2003 to April 2004. He had also been abomb disposal tech in the Navy, and joined the Army after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
"I never thought Id hear gunfire again," he told theUnion-Tribune.
Goldstein said Moralesrecently discovered his Jewish roots and traveled more than three hours from El Centro to pray with the congregation. The rabbi recalled telling Morales, Please arm yourself when you are here. We never know when well need it.
"I don't think I'm a hero,"Stewart said."I just did what I did,"
Contributing:Trevor Hughes, Chris Woodyard, Doyle Rice and Joel Shannon.
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