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Shooting spree in US: Meet the American HERO who took a bullet to save Indians

Ian Grillot, 24, has emerged as a hero in the tragic Kansas, US, shooting episode, where he sustained bullet injuries after he tried to save two more victims.

By Oneindia Staff Writer
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New York, Feb 24: Amid all the negativity surrounding the shooting episode in Kansas, US, on Wednesday night, hope is not at all lost. Yes, not all Americans hate immigrants, in fact, few like Ian Grillot, 24, are ready to take bullet to save people from far-off land.

Ian, who is currently recovering in a hospital, came to the rescue of two Indian-origin men from Telangana-- Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, and Alok Madasani, 32,-at a bar when they were fired bullets by an US Navy veteran, Adam W Purinton, 51. Unfortunately, a severely injured Srinivas died, while Alok is undergoing treatment in a hospital. However, in the rescue process, Ian also took a bullet shot by the gunman, who has been arrested by the police later.

Ian Grillot

Recalling the incident from his hospital bed, the 24-year-old said he went after the attacker after he thought he had heard nine shots, which meant the magazine was empty. However, it was not the case and he was shot at in the process.

"I'm incredibly grateful that one of the gentlemen was saved," Ian said in a video recorded at his hospital bed. "It's terrible what happened to his friend but I think he was watching over us last night. I was told I was incredibly lucky."

Watch the full video of Ian speaking about the entire horrible episode below:

Both Srinivas and Alok worked as engineers at an American company. The shooting episode is not a 'regular' attack by a gunman in America. Adam opened fire as he mistook both the Indians as 'Arabs or Middle Easterners'. Before shooting, Adam apparently yelled, "Get out of my country."

On social media, the unfortunate attack has been described as 'hate crime' and 'homegrown terror attack'.

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