All articles tagged with #citizen intervention
A former Marine, Derrick Perry, helped confront and subdue a stabbing suspect at a Walmart in Michigan, where nearly a dozen people were injured in what authorities described as an act of terrorism. Perry, armed with a gun, and other citizens intervened to prevent further harm, leading to the arrest of Bradford Gille, who faces serious charges including terrorism and multiple counts of assault with intent to murder.
A video from the Tulsa Police Department shows a driver tackling a man who fled from police during an arrest. The officer was questioning the suspect, Miguel Fernandez, when he took off running. The driver of a pickup truck blocked the sidewalk and tackled Fernandez, allowing the officer to quickly apprehend him. Fernandez was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony warrants for burglary, conspiracy, larceny, and illegal firearm possession. The incident was captured on video and has gained attention on social media.
A citizen in Tulsa, Oklahoma, stopped his truck and tackled a suspect who was running away from police during a chase. The suspect had given a false name and fled when questioned by officers. The citizen, captured on police body-worn camera footage, tackled the suspect and held him down until officers arrived. The suspect was arrested on multiple charges, including resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Tulsa Police Department expressed gratitude for the citizen's support but advised caution when engaging with potentially dangerous individuals.
A video shows a subway passenger putting an unhinged man in a deadly chokehold after he began going on an aggressive rant on a northbound F train in Manhattan. The vagrant, identified as Jordan Neely, 30, had a history of mental health issues and lost consciousness after being put in the chokehold. The straphanger, who sources said is a Marine veteran, was taken into custody and later released without charges. The investigation is ongoing and authorities were waiting on autopsy results before deciding whether to pursue charges against the younger man.