Tag: Muggers

A fire engine on Oct. 19, 2022, at the corner of Massachusetts Ave. NW and 13th St. NW, in Washington, D.C.

Shot in Chest, Takes Mugger’s Gun, Clears Jam, Opens Fire, Calls 911, Lives With Bullet Still in His Chest

September 27, 2025

Fueled by instinct and raw tenacity, fireman Gary “Zeek” Dziekan survived a…