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    TSU Lauds Bravery of Alumnus at Waffle House

    Lucas JohnsonBy Lucas JohnsonApril 26, 2018Updated:April 26, 2018No Comments3 Mins Read
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    TSU alumnus James Shaw, Jr.
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    By Lucas Johnson

    NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover says the university is “extremely proud” of alumnus James Shaw, Jr., who is being hailed a hero for wrestling an assault rifle out of the hands of a gunman at a local Waffle House.

    “Our hearts go out to the families that lost loved ones in this horrific crime, and we will keep them in our prayers, along with our Nashville community,” says Glover.

    Four people were killed and two others wounded in the incident that occurred Sunday in the suburb of Antioch. However, authorities say there may have been more casualties had it not been for Shaw’s actions.

    “The TSU family is extremely proud of alumnus James Shaw, Jr. for his bravery and courage,” says Glover. “His actions saved the lives of many others.”

    Shaw, 29, has been humble about his actions on Sunday, saying he’s really not a hero.

    “I did save other people, but I don’t want people to think that I was the Terminator or Superman or anybody like that,” Shaw told reporters at a press conference after the shooting.

    One person not surprised by Shaw’s humbleness is current TSU student Shaheed Whitfield. The 21-year-old marketing major is mentored by Shaw and says it’s part of Shaw’s character, which is what he respects most about him.

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    “The whole thing about him saying he doesn’t want to be a hero, that’s him on a daily basis,” says Whitfield, adding that Shaw “really enjoys helping people.”

    Whitfield, a St. Louis, Missouri native, belongs to the same fraternity as Shaw, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Both joined the organization at TSU.

    He says Shaw is like a true big brother who continues to give him advice that he takes to heart.

    “He always tells me to keep going, regardless of the situation,” says Whitfield. “Just push through it.”

    Shaw says he enjoyed his time at Tennessee State and that he’s proud to be part of the TSU family.

    “People that I was a freshman with have texted me, or called me,” says Shaw. “It’s just a bond that we have.”

    Proclamation presentation, center, Sen. Thelma Harper, James Shaw, Jr., mother Karen Shaw, friend Brennan McMurry; Back Row; Sen. Jeff Yarbro, Howard Gentry, Sen. Reginald Tate
    and father James Shaw, Sr.
    Being honored in the House, Front row l-r; Brennan McMurry, James Shaw, Jr., State Rep. Brenda Gilmore, mother Karen Shaw and father James Shaw, Sr.

    Shaw’s parents are also alumni of the university.

    On House Floor, Congressman Cooper Honors James Shaw Jr. & Remembers Victims of Antioch Shooting
    Please click this link for footage of Jim on the House Floor tonight

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