All articles tagged with #good samaritan
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV, during Mass in Castel Gandolfo, emphasized the importance of compassion and imitating Christ, the Good Samaritan, by loving and helping others in need, especially those suffering and in poverty, as a reflection of God's mercy and a call for a 'revolution of love.'
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A good Samaritan discovered two infant girls abandoned in a ditch near his Indiana home after the car they were in was stolen. The Indianapolis police had issued a public appeal for help in locating the stolen vehicle, a silver Hyundai Sonata, with the children inside. Shortly after, the babies were found safe in their car seats by the Samaritan, who called 911. The car was located nearby, but no suspect has been apprehended yet. Police expressed gratitude for the Samaritan's timely intervention.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOAA News 5
Three people were identified after a deadly crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs last weekend. The victims include Joel Montalvo, Dalisse Rivera-Albino, and Heidi Jackson. The crash occurred when a wrong-way driver collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in the deaths of both drivers. Montalvo, who stopped to help, was struck and killed by another vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol were factors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KKTV
A witness recounted the traumatic moments following a fatal head-on crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs that left three people dead, including a good Samaritan who tried to help. The witness emphasized the importance of being cautious while helping others in emergencies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KKTV
A 64-year-old good Samaritan, identified as Joel Montalvo, was killed while trying to assist victims of a wrong-way crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs. The incident resulted in three fatalities, including the wrong-way driver and another victim, Darlisse Rivera-Albino. The good Samaritan was struck by another vehicle while attempting to help.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KKTV
A 64-year-old good Samaritan, identified as Joel Montalvo, was killed while trying to assist victims of a wrong-way crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs. The incident resulted in three fatalities, including the wrong-way driver and another victim, Darlisse Rivera-Albino. The good Samaritan was struck by another vehicle while attempting to help.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KKTV
A 64-year-old good Samaritan, identified as Joel Montalvo, was killed while trying to assist victims of a wrong-way crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs. The incident resulted in three fatalities, including the wrong-way driver and another victim, Darlisse Rivera-Albino.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Former high school wrestler Gabriel Pitzulo tackled and held down an enraged customer who assaulted a Subway worker, using his skills to protect the employee until police arrived. Pitzulo hopes to inspire others to stand up for innocent people in their communities, and the assailant, Daniel Saunders, was charged with battery and disorderly conduct.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Keith Fahrney, a Good Samaritan, intervened to help a woman being attacked by Christian Soto during a stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois. Soto is accused of killing four people and injuring seven others. Fahrney, who was injured in the process, downplays his actions, attributing them to "human nature." Authorities praised Fahrney's bravery, and Soto, who admitted to the attacks, claimed to have taken marijuana laced with an unknown narcotic before the rampage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Keith Fahreny, a Good Samaritan, intervened in a stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois, after witnessing a woman being attacked. He sustained injuries while trying to stop the assailant, 22-year-old Christian Soto, who was later arrested and charged with four counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder. Soto claimed he was high on marijuana laced with a strong narcotic given to him by one of the victims, but authorities remain uncertain about the motive behind the attacks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
Good Samaritan Keith Farney recounts confronting Rockford stabbing attack suspect Christian Soto after witnessing a woman being stabbed, ultimately preventing Soto from stealing his Jeep. Four people were killed and seven others injured in the attack, with Soto being charged with multiple offenses, including murder.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Weather
A woman in Knutsford, England, rushed what she thought was a baby hedgehog to a wildlife hospital, only to discover it was actually a fluffy hat bobble. The hospital manager praised the woman's good intentions and advised that if anyone finds a hedgehog during the day, they should take it to a rescue center as it may be a sign of distress.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Malik Ali Smith, 20, has been charged with assault with intent to murder after attacking an 80-year-old man in a Michigan YMCA locker room, where ex-NFL star Braylon Edwards intervened to save the victim's life. Smith allegedly fled the scene but was later arrested, and is being held on $250,000 bond. The victim is in critical condition, and if convicted, Smith faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
Former NFL player Braylon Edwards intervened to stop a physical assault on an 80-year-old man at a Michigan YMCA, pulling the attacker away from the victim. The assailant, 20-year-old Malik Ali Smith, was captured and charged with assault with intent to murder, facing a potential life sentence. Edwards, who played for the University of Michigan and in the NFL, was praised for his intervention, with the victim found unconscious with severe facial injuries.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KIRO Seattle
A good Samaritan, Ali Asadi, stopped to help a state trooper, Christopher Gadd, who had been fatally struck by a speeding SUV on Interstate 5 near Marysville. Despite his efforts, Trooper Gadd did not survive the accident. The community is deeply impacted by the loss, with many paying their respects at the Washington State Patrol district headquarters. The 32-year-old driver of the SUV has been taken into custody for vehicular homicide, leaving the community in shock and mourning the 33rd WSP trooper killed in the line of duty.