A grandfather who tripped an armed suspect as he was fleeing police has been hailed for probably saving the man’s life.
The man, identified only as “Bill” by police, had just left a library in Columbus, Ohio when he saw the suspect running in his direction.
“He was coming my way, so I got in his way to slow him down so you guys could get him.”
Bill was hailed as an “outstanding community member” by police for his actions, adding that without his action the suspect could have been shot.
Footage shows officers telling the suspect: “You’re lucky you dropped that gun, man. Boy, you almost got shot…I almost squeezed the trigger, man.”
Columbus Police added: “Community involvement, be it by courage, bravery and/or fancy footwork, helped take a criminal off the streets of Columbus. Thank you ‘Bill’ for sticking your leg out for us.”
