Police captain survives gunshots despite useless backup

his bodycam footage comes from St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and shows local police Captain Gray and his partner investigating a reported assault. It is fairly unusual, and therefore commendable, to see supervisory officers of this rank working in the field at all, let alone taking point. Unfortunately, in trying to make contact with the suspect, Gray is hit twice by the suspect's shotgun. He manages to exfil after getting bailed on by his otherwise ineffective partner, and is then evacuated to an area hospital. Viewer discretion is advised. As Gray ascends the stairs, he makes contact with the victim, who pointed out the suspect down the hall. Reaching the top of the stairs, Gray is hit with the first round at 0:53. A second round is fired at 0:59. His partner, wearing the body camera, retreats downstairs, mistaking the gunfire for flashbangs...somehow. This may have something to do with the rounds being bird or rat shot, but it's still an incredible assumption to jump to. The suspect, later identified as Scott Mason, 38 years of age, can be heard yelling for the police to "get the f--- out." Captain Gray calmly descends the stairs and requests and ambulance as the suspect escapes via a window on the second floor. At 01:40, Gray retains his composure despite being asked if he got hit with a flashbang after having been shot in the face. Between being left behind in a gunfight and the stupid questions, I don't think anyone would blame him for losing his cool, but he remains collected, albeit probably in shock.