James Shaw Jr., the Waffle House hero, has already raised more than $16,000 for the victims of the..

[steve2470]

James Shaw Jr., the Waffle House hero, has already raised more than $16,000 for the victims of the rampage.

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/waffle-house-hero-is-raising-money-for-attacks-victims

James Shaw Jr., who grabbed the scalding barrel of an AR-15 to take it away from a gunman in Nashville who massacred four people and shot two others at a Waffle House on Sunday, has already raised more than $16,000 for the victims of the rampage.

Police are on the hunt for suspected shooter Travis Reinking, 29, who allegedly killed Taurean C. Sanderlin, 29; Joe R. Perez, 20; Deebony Groves, 21; and Akilah Dasilva, 23.

Shaw, who has been hailed as a hero by witnesses and authorities alike, created a GoFundMe account for those injured in the shooting, in which a nearly naked Reinking allegedly started shooting at a Waffle House at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

“Please take the time to donate as all of the proceeds will be given to the families,” Shaw, 29, wrote on the page. “Thank you again for your generosity and blessings!”

eta: Now up to $117,705 of $15,000 goal

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. Thanks again Steve, someone has to help them, the president and his followers

support the shooter.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

2. There's a GoFundMe me for James Shaw Jr., too!

https://www.gofundme.com/help-the-waffle-house-hero

[steve2470]

3. yep, thanks for linking that here! nt

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

4. Pretty incredible.

if he was working at Waffle House at night, thats probably over two years wages for him, and he generated it for someone else. There are those that give, and those that just take all the time. Nice role model, this guy.

[cally]

5. Its above 100,000 now

And over $100,000 for the second one for him. Incredible and he deserves it.

[BigmanPigman]

6. Man, that is a real hero

and an incredibly honorable person. His morals and values are a million times higher than the fucking moron's, his cabinet, GOP pals and hangers on. He is a person who garnishes respect and admiration...good karma will come his way.