Imagine being engaged in a violent physical confrontation and then all of a sudden, you find yourself looking down the barrel of your own firearm! And to make matters worse, an angry crowd is shouting for your assailant to shoot... On January 22nd, 2008, Corporal Lance Shipman attempted to stop a vehicle as it exited a neighborhood known for high crime and drug activity. In the first part of this three-part series, hear Corporal Shipman explain how he ended up in this perilous situation.

Read Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith's articles to learn more:

Lessons from the street: "I thought I was dead" Part 1
Lessons from the street: "I thought I was dead" Part 2
The Calibre Press Street Survival Seminar: Learn what kept Shipman in control

This video is dedicated to the memory of Frederick J. Gaston, III.

"My good friend and Chief of Police during my incident was shot and killed on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 during a robbery in Gaston County, NC. Fred responded to the scene and did a lot for me during my incident and after... He is greatly missed."
-Corporal Lance Shipman

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