‘Hero’ teacher who stopped North Thurston shooter expected to run for office
Jan 21, 2016, 6:56 AM | Updated: 9:06 am
Brady Olson posted a photo of himself Wednesday holding a campaign sign that reads: "Brady Olson for State Representative 22nd LD -D." (AP)
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The North Thurston High School teacher who was hailed a hero after taking down a 16-year-old shooter will run for a seat in the state Legislature.
Brady Olson posted a photo of himself Wednesday holding a campaign sign that reads: “Brady Olson for State Representative 22nd LD -D.”
Posted by Team Brady Olson on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Olson’s official announcement is expected to be published on The Olympian’s website Thursday.
Olson tackled a student at North Thurston High School after the boy fired a weapon into the air on school grounds. Though Olson initially seemed to brush off his actions, it didn’t stop the Lacey community from hailing him a hero. He later released a statement that praised how everyone handled the situation.
Olson told The Olympian that he’s planned to run for a seat in the Legislature for a decade.
