696. Captain Shot and Left Behind By Rookie Officers

Police Officers Should Not Have To Work Like This. Last year in in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a routine domestic assault call turned into a life-or-death ambush caught on body cam footage. Veteran officer Captain Gray entered a multi-unit home with rookie Officer Jasmine Hendry to investigate suspect Scott Mason, 38. Seconds later, the encounter spiraled into chaos. Inside, the alleged victim pointed toward a hallway. As Captain Gray turned, Mason unleashed a shotgun blast, striking Gray with pellet shot. Instead of helping, Officer Hendry ran down the stairs, leaving Gray alone to face the threat. Mason fired again, hitting Gray a second time. The captain managed one return shot before collapsing from his wounds. As Gray lay bleeding, Mason approached with the shotgun, cursed at him, and then fled through a second-story window. Hendry eventually drove Gray to the hospital, where he survived after extensive treatment. Two days later, Mason was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault on a police officer, and more. He remains behind bars, facing life in prison if convicted. Eric Tansey, former cop and best-selling author, breaks down the footage and calls out the harsh truth: rookie police officers today are not prepared. Their hesitation, fear, and cowardly behavior put veteran officers in unnecessary danger. This incident is more than one shooting—it’s a wake-up call about the state of policing, the dangers of poor training, and the cost of sending rookies into deadly situations they can’t handle. 👉 Subscribe for more expert breakdowns of real police encounters and the truth about modern law enforcement. 🔴 Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292 🔴 Order A MURDER ON CAMPUS by CAMERON SANTANA https://www.amazon.com/MURDER-CAMPUS-Professor-Carolinas-Notorious/dp/1964730287/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 🔴 MERCH https://my-store-108c6f6.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices