[CCW IN ACTION] Woman Held Up At Walmart, Good Samaritan Stops Kidnapping And Getaway

By James England

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA — When a stranger approached a woman in the parking lot fo a Walmart and told her to get in and drive or else he would stick her with something that gave her HIV, she complied not knowing what else there was to do. Thankfully, as she approached a red light, another woman got out of her vehicle and pointed a gun at the suspect. He exited the vehicle and fled. Police tracked him down and took him into custody.

According to ABC News 27, 45-year-old Michael Ortiz is being charged with robbery of a motor vehicle and kidnapping amongst other offenses. The occupants of the commandeered vehicle credit the Good Samaritan’s fast actions to potentially saving their lives and stopping the crime from escalating further. Ortiz is believed to have stolen from the Walmart and was being pursued by security guards when he attempted the kidnapping and car theft.

When he was stopped at the red light, the woman with a concealed carry permit told him to exit the vehicle. During this time, she allegedly fired a single shot but it is unknown as to whether Ortiz was hit.

Ortiz was captured after an extensive manhunt. Police used …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation