Tributes flow for GP who tackled gunman in church shooting: US
Family physician Dr John Cheng was killed while trying to disarm the alleged shooter, but prevented many other deaths through his heroism, according to Orange County police
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Tributes are flowing for a “hero” doctor who was shot and killed while tackling a gunman who opened fire at a church function in the US.
Dr John Cheng’s bravery allowed other parishioners to overpower the gunman and tie his legs with an electrical cord, preventing further fatalities, according to authorities.