You Won't Believe What Happens When These Citizens Fight Crime
From a protective daughter to high school wrestling coaches, these everyday people stand in the way of alleged criminal activity
From a protective daughter to high school wrestling coaches, these everyday people stand in the way of alleged criminal activity
From a protective daughter to high school wrestling coaches, these everyday people stand in the way of alleged criminal activity
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What happens when everyday citizens witness a crime?
Intervening comes with risks. "You don't know if the person that you're trying to detain is armed and you don't know how they're going to fight," observes criminal defense attorney Lance Fletcher.
Rutgers Law School Associate Professor of Law Thea Johnson echoes the sentiment: "If you don't have to do it, you shouldn't do it. You should leave it to the police."
Dumb & Dumbbells
Outside the Warrior Fitness gym, one fugitive jumps into action. "The suspect basically ran into the arms of the, you know, the gym patrons," comments Thea.
Fight or Fight
In Oklahoma City one day in 2019, nail salon owner Mr. Sun looked up to see a gun pointed at him. Unfortunately for the assailant, Mr. Sun's martial arts training kicks in.
"But even with his calmness and even with his careful thought, that gun still went off," observes Thea.
Medal of Dishonor
During the 2017 holiday season, Mary Bennet is at home with her elderly father when she hears a commotion. Downstairs, she finds her father lying on the floor. Standing above him is an unwelcome guest. "And then I just tackled him," she shrugs.
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