NC: Retired Officer, Veteran, Disarms Robbery Suspect

"My first thought was to take the gun away from him," Hughes said.

Training from 24 years spent in law enforcement and eight years in the Army kicked in. Hughes wrestled the robber for the gun and even thought he may have to shoot the suspect with his own gun.

"Years in law enforcement kicked in and I was afraid if I had given him my money, he would've shot me anyway," Hughes said.

Once Hughes had the gun, the suspect ran off.
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