Brave Michigan Teen Saves Sister from Kidnapper with Slingshot

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A 13-year-old boy in Michigan used his $3 slingshot to hit a 17-year-old kidnapper twice, saving his 8-year-old sister from being abducted. The teenager was charged with attempted kidnapping, attempted felony assault, and misdemeanor assault and battery. The boy's actions were praised by law enforcement, who said he had prevented a tragedy.
- 13-year-old uses slingshot to thwart sister's would-be kidnapper, police say The Washington Post
- Michigan boy who used slingshot to save sister says he ‘was just lucky’ New York Post
- 13-year-old boy uses slingshot to save sister from suspected kidnapper ABC7
- Michigan teen who used slingshot to protect his sister says he ‘grabbed anything’ to fend off kidnapper CNN
- Teen recalls using slingshot to save sister from potential kidnapper FOX 17 WXMI
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