New video shows the moment Oregon school coach disarmed and hugged gun-wielding student

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Keanon Lowe, a former star player for the University of Oregon Ducks who works at the Portland school, said he knew from the student's face the gun was real.

By Nicole Acevedo

Newly released surveillance video shows the moment an Oregon school coach disarmed and hugged a shotgun-wielding student, averting a potential tragedy.

Angel Granados-Diaz, 19, is seen on the video walking into the fine arts building of Parkrose High School in Portland with a shotgun hidden under his jacket on May 17, 2019.

Officials said Granados-Diaz was experiencing a mental health crisis when he brought the gun containing one round to school.

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-video-shows-moment-oregon-school-coach-disarmed-hugged-gun-n1069026

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That small act of compassion brought tears to my eyes. There seems to be so little of that in this cold, cold world.

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1. UDAMAN Coach Lowe....UDAMAN.

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2. That made me tear up. Thanks for posting. Coach Lowe is a true hero

I hope Angel is getting the help he needs. Just an amazing job by Coach Lowe keeping Angel and the other students and staff safe and at the same time, showing tremendous care and compassion in that moment that Angel desperately needed.