Five years ago, Scotty Pettersen helped save a dozen or more people during the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas. Three years later, he died by suicide. Now, his parents are searching for any of the strangers their son helped save.
. “Two seconds later a guy comes in with a shoulder wound. Another five seconds, a lady comes in with a neck wound.Pettersen treated victims until he was covered “head to toe” in their blood and the ambulance was out of supplies. A little over three years later, Pettersen unable to get help for himself, died by suicide on Jan. 18, 2021, at the age of 31.
So far, the post hasn't turned up any of the people Scotty helped. His parents hope his large size, good looks and other unique details might jog some memories. Robert Aguilar of Fontana, California, has become close friends with the Michigan man who saved his life after he was shot in the ribs in Vegas, temporarily paralyzing him and putting him through months of physical therapy and recovery.
Scott and Michele said they had no idea just how much Scotty was struggling and saw no signs of suicidal thoughts. They strongly suspect he was haunted by what he experienced in Vegas.
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