# From Survivor to Officer | Montreal News

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-09-09T11:03:53+00:00
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Twenty years after surviving a horrific shooting at Dawson College, James Santos—now a police officer—shares how that day transformed him. Witnessing the violence firsthand and trying to save classmate Anastasia De Sousa, whose laughter still echoes in his memory, fueled his decision to join law enforcement. Though haunted by survivor’s guilt and trauma, Santos now channels his pain into helping others, proving that even in the darkest moments, purpose can emerge. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f3d8d597d3d14fd

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