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Bold Grandpa Finds a Genius Way to Stop Armed Robber, Ending Police Pursuit

It’s not often you hear of a senior citizen taking down a fleeing armed robber, but that’s exactly what happened here. And it’s all because of this senior’s quick thinking in a stressful situation.

This superhero is “Bill,” who didn’t give his full name. He was with his granddaughter just coming out of the library in Columbus, Ohio. Right then, police were chasing an armed robber in that exact spot. With incredible presence of mind, Bill stepped backward, extended his leg and tripped the robber, sending him face first to the ground. Read the full story here ▶