Dad With Baby Fights Off Man Who Pointed Gun at Him: Cops
Detroit Dad Fights Off Gunman While Holding Baby on Father’s Day
A Detroit father is being hailed as a hero after dramatic surveillance footage showed him defending his infant from a gunman at a gas station on Father’s Day.
The incident occurred at a convenience store in Detroit, where police say a man entered the store, pulled a gun and a magazine from his pants, inserted the clip, and pointed the weapon at a man holding a baby. The video, released by authorities, captures the terrifying moment the armed suspect targets the father.
Without hesitation, the father swatted the gun away while clutching his child and rushed further into the store, putting distance between his family and the gunman. The suspect, startled by the father’s quick reaction, backed out of the store and fled the scene.
Detroit police posted the video to social media, urging the public to help identify the suspect. “Anyone with information is asked to come forward,” they said. Not long after the footage was released, authorities announced that a person of interest had been taken into custody in connection with the case.
The brave father and his baby were unharmed in the incident. The footage has sparked praise from viewers nationwide, many calling the dad’s instincts and courage commendable.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not yet confirmed whether charges have been filed against the individual in custody.
