Michigan Teen Saves Sister from Kidnapper with Slingshot

A 13-year-old boy in Michigan used a slingshot to save his 8-year-old sister from an attempted kidnapping. The boy struck the 17-year-old assailant in the head and chest, allowing his sister to get away. The attempted kidnapping occurred on May 10 outside the family's home in Alpena Township. The teen has been charged with attempted kidnapping and other crimes. The boy's actions were praised by police, who said he saved his sister's life or at least prevented "something seriously bad happening to her."