Armed Suspect Has Day Ruined Thanks To Columbus Man’s Quick Action

By Micah Rate

Columbus police officers are hailing a Columbus man as a hero after he tripped up an armed suspect.

According to NBC 4 reporting, the man, who goes by the name of “Bill,” was outside of the Columbus library when he noticed a man running toward him with his right hand in his waistband. Not far behind the suspect was a police van and a police officer on foot.

On security camera footage “Bill” is seen taking a few quick glances in the suspect’s direction, as he prepares to make his move in an attempt to slow the man down.

Instead of using the cane in his left hand, “Bill” stretches his right leg out just as the suspect is about to pass him. The move pays off, as the suspect’s foot meets “Bill’s” leg with perfect timing, sending the man sprawling across the sidewalk and giving him a little taste of concrete. More importantly, “Bill’s” slick move caused the suspect to drop his Glock 9mm, giving officers enough time to close in and slap the handcuffs on him with no harm coming to them or the suspect.

From NBC 4:

Police say the move likely saved the suspect’s life and allowed police to catch …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms