Police of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, commended a “hero” church member who subdued an active shooter who killed three people at a church.
The suspect, Robert Findlay Smith, is a 71-year-old man and “occasional attendee” of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, according to Vestavia Hills Police Department. The incident happened during a dinner at the church on Thursday night when the suspect at some point pulled out a handgun, striking three victims.
“Another attendee at the event subdued the suspect, and held him down until law enforcement arrived,” VHPD Capt. Shane Ware said during a press conference on Friday morning.
“It was extremely critical in saving lives,” Ware said. “In my opinion, he’s a hero.”…