An Army veteran being hailed as a hero after stopping a gunman at Club Q in Colorado Springs Saturday night wants people to remember not his actions, but the five lives lost.

Richard Fierro and Thomas James stopped the gunman and prevented him from injuring more people, Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Adrian Vasquez said.

Speaking outside his home Monday, Fierro said he and his family were at the club to watch his daughter’s junior prom date perform when a man “came in shooting.”

Fierro, an Army veteran who served three tours of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, said his reflexes kicked in.

“I just know that I got into mode and I needed to save my family,” Fierro said. “And that family was, at that time, everybody in that room. And that’s what I was trained to do. I saw him and I went and got him.”

Fierro said he took the man’s pistol and hit him with it.

“Pulled the dude down, pinned him against his side, and just started – I think he went for his pistol? I don’t know, either way, I grabbed the pistol from him,” Fierro said. “And then I told the guy, move the AR. The kid in front of me, he was at his head. I said, ‘Move the AR. Get the AR away from him.’ And the kid did it. And then I started wailing on this dude. And I’m on top of him. I’m a big dude, man, and this guy was bigger. And I just kept wailing on him.” #WakeUpCLT #ClubQ #LGBTQ

Charlotte North Carolina – The Queen City

Known as the Queen City of the South, Charlotte is an affordable and sunny location to visit. Whether you are traveling with family, friends, or on a romantic getaway, Charlotte has something to offer you. Its proximity to the beach and mountains make it a great destination for those who enjoy the outdoors.

The city is dominated by a culture of Scots-Irish Presbyterians. Before the American Revolution, German immigrants settled in the area. In addition, Ulster-Scot settlers from Northern Ireland dominated the Southern Piedmont region.

Charlotte is known for its excellent festivals. The Charlotte New Music Festival, for example, features concerts and music workshops. Charlotte also hosts the Latin-American Festival, which celebrates Latin American culture.

Charlotte is a city full of great museums. The Mint Museum displays classic and contemporary art. There is also the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. This museum has more than one million pieces of art. It also hosts temporary exhibitions.

The Carolina Aviation Museum is a great place to learn about the evolution of aircraft. In addition, there are numerous breweries in Charlotte. The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, for example, is known for German-style brews.

Another great place to visit in Charlotte is the African-American Cultural Center. It continues to serve as the city’s cultural center for African-Americans. It also features a theater.

In addition, there are many excellent restaurants in Charlotte. Some of the best Mexican, Chinese, and Middle Eastern restaurants are available. You can also find French and Italian food.