"Without the actions of Dr. Cheng, it is no doubt that there would be numerous additional victims in this crime," said Barnes.
A group of congregants stepped in to help Cheng, using items inside the church to stop Chou, who was ultimately hogtied by the legs with an extension cord."The heroic actions of Dr. Cheng ... literally the meaning of good versus evil between Dr. Cheng and the suspect in this case," said Barnes.
At least one person was killed and multiple others were injured during a shooting on Sunday at a church in Laguna Woods, authorities said.
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lisaling So very sorry this happened. Maybe he saved someone who will cure cancer or bring about a new peace. As devastating as this is, it won't be for naught. Our Hero will be vindicated.
Shame Biden has not recognized this man is a hero making the ultimate sacrifice giving his life so others may live . Biden had a extra day to come to California to pay his respects , same as he did on Tuesday in NY but this shooting does not meet his political agenda , shame !
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RIP, what a legend. But I have to ask, california with their gun laws being so tight, how did this happen? 🤔
His poor mother 😔 This was her first time back to church since her husband passed away, now she has also lost her son.
Had the pleasure of being in the care of Dr. Cheng when I needed physical therapy for a sports injury in HS. Our community lost a kind soul to senseless violence. My deepest condolences to his family in this difficult time.
Thanks Dr Chent, you are now in God’s hands. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Acosta 😭🙏
Acosta Amidst such evil there is always at least one hero nearby. RIP
Acosta Condolences to his family.♥️
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lisaling Sadly he was murdered by a racist Chinese man.
There’s been a gofundme victims fund created by members of the church who grew up with these families:
arghavan_salles I wonder how many more ppl will die because we lost another doctor? It won't be counted in any gun violence report tho.
A true hero…that should have never had to be put on such a situation… ❤️🖤
No greater love that a man would lay down his life for a friend. God bless you kind Sir. Rest in peace. My condolences to your family and friends.
He saved a lot of people. Sad that he lost his life in the process. RIP
He was at the church with his mother. She just lost her husband several months ago. When will this country do something about regulating fire arms? Too many innocent people are suffering. GOP GavinNewsom GabbyGiffords AMarch4OurLives
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Rest well Dr. My condolences to your family. May heaven accept you fly high with the angels. 🕊❤❤❤
My condolences to Dr. Cheng's family, friends, and colleagues. RIP, Dr. Cheng.
What a HERO
Dr. Cheng may you rest in beautiful Paradise 💙💙🕊️🤍💙🕊️🤍💙my deepest condolences🕊️🤍💙🕊️🤍💙🕊️ too your family 💙🕊️🤍
Rip Dr. Cheng
Dr. John Cheng is such a hero. He had his hole life ahead of him. Now to end like this. Very sad. There are so many people that hate. I have never seen anything like this. I wish it would stop. MJH
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Tired of Trump’s White Nationalists…
sfpelosi May he Rest In Power, he is a true hero.
RIP Hero.
What a brave soul!
neal_katyal 🙏❤️🙏💙🙏
VincentLin5 He is a Taiwanese hero.
Sad news for this hero who sacrificed himself to protect countless people and their families, this hero was a respected doctor before this happened, so I strongly condemn this gunman's ruthless murder for Hero, I hope the law will explain this.
Thank you!
Snapandbud Dr. Cheng should be honored. What is shameful is that there is even the necessity for such heroism. (Some) Americans have come to the conclusion now that the only way to settle a disagreement is with a gun. THAT is our shame.
lisaling Thank you Dr Cheng.
come to find out Dr John Cheng was a master of martial arts and taught everyone how to protect themselves in an emergency. He was a protector. Hero! RIP 🙏
Are you not gonna mention it’s hate crime from CCP Chinese
Hero noted! Why is this ABC7 and not ABC - CBS CNN ?
When will the HATE stop?😠😠😠😠DAMN, ENOUGH ALREADY!
RIP
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He deserves his own day. 🤔🤨🙏🏽
May you Rest In Peace. Dr. Cheng
A hero died so others in the Taiwanese community could live and move on with their lives. It is really sad that Dr. Cheng’s life was taken away by a senseless mad man. Dr. Cheng was still young and as a doctor could help heal many patients. May he rest in peace and power.
Dr. John Cheng R.I.P.
RIP 👑
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Hero RIP
Dr John Cheng was a hero In many ways. My condolences to his family and friends. This incident occurred only one mile from my home. Traumatized the senior community plus more.
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So sorry for this loss. Seemed like a good human!
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RIP
This is so heartbreaking. 😔
An accomplished master martial arts instructor. No way he'd just sit back and watch. Very sad.
In a country that values people more than guns, Dr. John Cheng could still be alive to save LIVES in his medical profession; not from a murderer with his own body, inside the church he worshipped at.
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I saw the “Rest in Peace” on the photo and thought this was going to be another story about a physician who died by suicide. This is somehow worse maybe?
PiperPerabo ....he gave his life so others could live.
He should not have had to be a hero/martyr in his own church. Why is it that the rights of gun nuts apparently trump everyone else’s rights - like the right to be safe in church?! Or the right to be safe when you’re at the grocery store picking up your 3yo son’s birthday cake?!
BanksResearcher Sending prayers to Dr Chong’s family and family. What a hero!!
This was a Terrorist Attack towards Taiwansese. The killer does not want Taiwan be apart from China.
neal_katyal This is SO sad 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 The world has gone mad
Imagine working hard all your life to be a doctor and an upstanding citizen to die this way. This country is broken and will only get worse before making “bandaid” changes. But if kindergarten kids dying has no impact then nothing will.
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A true hero!
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ErickaAndersen Real hero! RIP
johnondrasik “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13
RIP! Real Hero!
My condolences to Dr. Cheng’s family and the entire Taiwanese community in the US. We lost a good man over senseless hatred.
RIP Dr. Cheng 🙏🙏
Acosta Too bad he didn’t have a gun! Shooter would be dead and he would be alive! Good people with guns kill bad people with guns!
Dr. Cheng was an absolute legend and very well respected in OC. RIP to this hero
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WaywardWinifred Rest in Power
Meanwhile, no comment from Taiwanese American congressman, Ted Lieu.
Dr Cheng spent his life helping the community. He bravely gave his life to save others around him. A true hero.
Prayers 🙏❤️🙏
'Officials said the shooting was a 'politically-motivated hate incident' and is now being investigated as a hate crime.'
This man is a hero for trying and his loss will be felt by his family and patients. I hope the next shooter is met with a barrage of gunfire instead. People need to arm themselves to counter evil and terror.
May his memory be a blessing
This makes me so mad and sad.
Martina Rip hero
3 John 1:11 (NET) 'Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.' May we strive to love one another and hopefully we can past the test like Dr. Cheng in protecting those he loved. love
Acosta Glad to see people stepping up, despite the risk to their lives.
Shar19L 💕💕💔💔
Tears to an American hero
Acosta RIP
So sad, an absolute hero! 😢
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Rest in Peace Dr. John Cheng
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How can the society afford to lose such a hero. He’s also a doctor. RIP.
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Martina RIP 🙏 a real hero!
We should add that Dr. Cheng had already been shot when he tackled this shooter. I have some friends who know him and say he was really an extraordinary human being.
A true hero indeed.
Thank you Dr. Cheng, you are a true hero. Heart felt condolences to Dr. Cheng's family and the other families affected by this senseless act of violence.
Was the shooter a white supremacist
The best 'good guys' are heroes even without guns.
💔😭 HERO!! God Bless you Dr Cheng! You will be missed!!
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Tax churches
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So sad. What an honorable way to go. 😥♥️ So sad. May he rest in heaven, and come back his next lifetime, blessed beyond!!
Martina ❤️🩹🙏🏻🕯
Not all heroes wear capes
His heroism is undeniable. Yet I can’t help wishing that his heroism and death was unnecessary. We need to address all the issues that led to this attack and others before any more heroes are created.
Parishioners hog tied the shooter. Thumbs up to them!
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