The Incredible Story of How Jordan Williams Saved the Life of NBA 2K League Player oLARRY

Sunday, August 26th saw tragedy descend upon the world of gaming as 24-year-old David Katz killed Elijah "TrueBoy" Clayton and Taylor "SpotMePlzzz" Robertson, while injuring 11 others in a shooting at a Madden NFL 19 Tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. 

One of the 11 injured individuals was NBA 2K League player Timothy "oLARRY" Anselimo who is a Center for Bucks Gaming. oLARRY was attending the Madden NFL 19 event in Jacksonville, Florida when he was shot three times. 

However, thanks to the heroic efforts of Hooters employee Jordan Willaims who ran towards the horrific event as it was unfolding and brought oLARRY and several other individuals to safety at his restaurant of employment and applied immediate medical aid to the Bucks Gaming player,  oLARRY was able to then be transported to a nearby hospital and survive the tragic event. 

This Pic Brings Tears. After Being Shot 3 Times I Couldn’t Lay Down And Give Up. I Ran For My Life And Saw This Guy Who Took Me Into Hooters For Shelter, Wrapped All My Wounds And Applied Pressure Until The EMT Arrived. Jordan Williams, You Are My Hero. You Helped Save My Life. pic.twitter.com/NXwOAsaMmn

— LARRY LEGEND (@oLARRY2K) August 28, 2018

News outlet FOX 35 interviewed Jordan Williams after the tragic events of Sunday where he explained what was going through his mind as he began to hear gunfire and saw the injured oLARRY.

"I followed my first instinct," said Jordan Williams, which FOX 35 explained further as William's instinct to leave the restaurant where he was employed and help those who were running from the gunfire at the Madden NFL 19 tournament.

"Knowing he was hurt. It was bad. He was bleeding, and I knew that I had to get him OK. Brought him to the back," Williams continued. "Gave him water. Gave him medical supplies, and I was just taking care of him. I did not take my hands off of him for that full 15 minutes because the chest wound and the side wound were bleeding pretty bad."

The father of oLARRY, Edward Pagan, also spoke to FOX 35 and explained what his son told him regarding the heroic efforts of Jordan Williams. "You know my son told me that 'Dad, if it wasn't for him I don't know if I would have made it'," said Pagan.

Williams went on to explain the heartfelt reunion that he had with oLARRY at the hospital."Right when I walked in he started crying, and he was just like 'Thank you'," said Williams.

"He's my hero," said Pagan."And I want everybody to know in the whole entire world that this kid is my hero."

While the basis of their meeting was due to a truly tragic and horrific crime, oLARRY and Jordan Williams have now forged a friendship that will last a lifetime thanks to a heroic efforts of Williams who decided to run towards danger in order to save lives. 

This Man Is My Brother For Life! @NBA2KLeague @BucksGG @JeffEisenband @2KLeagueMD https://t.co/Cz2JIngUzA

— LARRY LEGEND (@oLARRY2K) August 28, 2018

(cover photo courtesy of FOX 35 and Bucks Gaming)