When a gunman opened fire at Umpqua Community College on Thursday, killing multiple people and injuring many others, Chris Mintz ran to help – a selfless act his aunt called “second nature” for him.
Yana Mintz told BuzzFeed News that her nephew heard a woman yelling for help when the gunfire started. Mintz charged toward the gunman and in the process was shot five to seven times, Yana said, who is in contact with Mintz' father. He was struck in the back, abdomen, and hands and broke both of his legs, she said.
“He did what he had to do to help,” Yana said. “I’m sure he didn’t even think twice about it.”
Mintz's cousin started a Go Fund Me page to raise money for the costs of physical therapy.
"While Chris is not the type of person to ask for it, he is going to need all of the help he can get while he recovers," the page says.
Mintz returned to college after serving 10 years in the army. Yana said he spent time in Afghanistan, adding that it’s “shocking” Mintz was wounded in the state he lived in and not while he was serving.
The day of the shooting was also Mintz’s son’s sixth birthday, Yana said.
“His world is his son,” she said.
Mintz is in stable condition and alert, Yana said, adding that her brother – Mintz’ father – is on his way to Oregon to be by Mintz’s side.
“My brother raised him right,” she said.
Yana said that her nephew was physically able to do what he did because he’s a “health nut” that takes good care of his body. He is a former wrestler and also has done cage-fighting.
“Chris showed America he stands up for what’s right in the world,” Yana said. “I’m sure he would do it again if he had to.”
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