Waffle House Hero Gets Standing Ovation From Tennessee Lawmakers

April 26, 2018
Days after James Shaw Jr. jumped in to action to stop a shooter at a Waffle House, he was honored for his quick thinking and bravery, along with his friend Brandon McMurry, who gathered people in a restroom during the shooting.
Members of the Tennessee House stood together in a rousing ovation for two heroes. Days after James Shaw Jr. jumped in to action to stop a shooter at a Waffle House, he was honored for his quick thinking and bravery, along with his friend Brandon McMurry, who gathered people in a restroom during the shooting. They humbly accepted the praise.

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