Darren Boyle has this story, with the above headline, in the Daily Mail of London.
Update: The headline now reads, "Unarmed US Marines foil suspected terrorist attack onboard high-speed train between Amsterdam and Paris after they take down Kalashnikov-wielding Moroccan gunman known to intelligence services"
Update 2: Turns out they aren't Marines, but the essential parts of the story are correct. See next post.
Two unarmed US Marines on board a high-speed train between Amsterdam and Paris foiled a terrorist attack after a gunman opened fire with an assault rifle, wounding three people.Two unarmed Marines took down a guy with a Kalashnikov, saving God knows how many lives. Now there is a profile in courage. Let us pray for the wounded hero.
The 26-year-old Moroccan national, who was known to security services, came out of the toilet brandishing the gun and opened fire. Fortunately, two US Marines were nearby and overpowered him before he could massacre passengers.
The suspected terrorist had at least nine full magazines of ammunition holding almost 300 rounds. He was also carrying a knife.
Unfortunately, one of the Marines was shot and is believed to be in a critical condition. It is feared that he was shot in the neck by the gunman.
Update: The headline now reads, "Unarmed US Marines foil suspected terrorist attack onboard high-speed train between Amsterdam and Paris after they take down Kalashnikov-wielding Moroccan gunman known to intelligence services"
Update 2: Turns out they aren't Marines, but the essential parts of the story are correct. See next post.
Here is the Democrats' president on the averted tragedy:
"While the investigation into the attack is in its early stages, it is clear that their heroic actions may have prevented a far worse tragedy."
Oddly equivocal and tepid--and that's apart from bad drafting. Perhaps the people who draft what the Democrats' president says ought to realize that the French government has already given the heroes medals. So while the investigation may be in its early stages--the fact that these Americans acted heroically isn't in doubt. Par for the course for a "Commander-in-Chief" who would let Musa Ali Daqduq go.