In September 2013, a would-be robber entered a liquor store in Marionville, Missouri, and demanded money from 54-year-old cashier Jon Lewis Alexander, unaware that he was a military veteran with extensive weapons training. When the gunman pulled out his pistol, Alexander quickly covered the weapon, drew his own firearm, and pointed it at the robber, ordering him to leave. After a tense standoff, the thief backed away and fled without stealing anything. Alexander’s background included four tours in Iraq, military service, work as a corrections officer, and private investigation, and his quick reaction not only protected his own life but also prevented the robber from being shot…
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