Matt Fagiana, who works for the Law Enforcement Executive Development Association revealed to the public that Lucas shoved his wife to the side, and bore more serious injuries as a result. Fagiana maintains that Lucas’ brave actions saved his wife’s life.

“Let’s start praying for our buddy. If anyone is deserving of a second chance at life, it’s this guy. He’s kind, he’s loyal, he’s funny and he’s as strong as a damn ox,” Fagiana said. “You got this Lucas and we are behind you and Nicole every step of the way.”

Nicole was rushed to Fort Sanders for a head CT and x-rays. While Lucas sustained serious injuries to his head and was admitted to the Transplant Intensive Care Unit at the UT Medical Center for treatment. Lucas was placed in a medically induced coma. Soon after, he was being weaned off the paralytic but was still kept sedated.