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 about his near-fatal experience after being shot during a confrontation with Thomas Matthew Puente at the VIP Gentleman's Club on May 2. Puente, armed with a shotgun, returned to the club after being ejected earlier. During the struggle, Lopez was shot in the leg, resulting in a shattered femur. He credits a tourniquet, which he carried daily, for saving his life. After three surgeries and nearly three weeks in the hospital, Lopez is now in physical therapy. He emphasizes the importance of learning to use a tourniquet to save lives.
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