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James Shaw speaks after a news conference Sunday, April 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. Shaw wrestled the gun from a man who opened fire in a Waffle House restaurant earlier in the day, killing at least four people. (AP Photo/Sheila Burke)
James Shaw speaks after a news conference Sunday, April 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. Shaw wrestled the gun from a man who opened fire in a Waffle House restaurant earlier in the day, killing at least four people. (AP Photo/Sheila Burke)Sheila Burke/Associated Press

Predators Honor Man Who Disarmed Gunman at Waffle House at Playoff Game vs. Jets

Rob GoldbergApr 29, 2018

James Shaw Jr., who disarmed the gunman at the Waffle House shooting in Tennessee last week, was honored by the Nashville Predators during Sunday's playoff game against the Winnipeg Jets:

In addition to showing him on the scoreboard to a loud ovation, the team also presented him with a personalized jersey before the game, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com). Several first responders from the deadly shooting were also honored.

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Shaw wrestled an AR-15 away from a man who had killed four people in a Waffle House. He created a GoFundMe page for the victims' families, with all proceeds going to them.

There is currently more than $200,000 donated to the GoFundMe page.

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