Security guard says a tourniquet saved his life after being shot at Harlingen gentleman club
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A Harlingen security guard, Rogelio Lopez, spoke out about being shot during a confrontation with Thomas Matthew Puente at the VIP Gentleman's Club on May 2. After being removed from the club earlier, Puente returned armed with a shotgun, leading to a struggle where Lopez was shot in the leg. Despite suffering a shattered femur, Lopez continued to fight until help arrived. He credits a tourniquet he carried daily for saving his life, applying it to his wound. Lopez underwent three surgeries and is now in physical therapy, urging others to learn how to use a tourniquet to save lives.
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