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[ominous music]
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♪ ♪
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- Danger strikes
when you least expect it.
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[dramatic music]
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It can happen at any time...
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- I was scared that a weapon
would be pulled out.
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- Anywhere...
- What's goin' on?
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- Call the police!
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- To anyone.
- Hold on!
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- [yelling indistinctly]
- [screams]
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- Now survivors
come forward...
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- I hit the ground pretty hard.
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It felt like a train hit me.
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- To tell
their emotional stories...
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- Calm the [bleep] down.
- Don't do this.
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- I don't wanna hurt you.
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[horn honks]
- taking us back
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To the moment of attack
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And how they survived.
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I'm gio benitez, and this is
"I survived a crime."
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- And I broke down,
I started crying,
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And I ran out.
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- Turned upside down.
- Beat me and kicked me.
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- And my neck was crushed.
- Take cabs everywhere now.
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- He thought
I was somebody else.
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- They knocked out
my front tooth.
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- And behind him
was another man.
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[soft dramatic music]
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♪ ♪
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- Eric popper
is driving on I-95
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When a car comes up
aggressively behind him.
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- Oh, [bleep] off.
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- Seems the driver of that car
believes popper cut him off,
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And he's not happy.
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- Oh, my god.
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- Popper is not too happy
either.
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He slams on his brakes
to rattle the chase car.
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[dramatic music]
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[horn honks]
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He then accelerates,
and what happens next
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Takes this road rage
to a high-octane level.
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According to police reports,
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Popper felt the need
to protect himself
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And grabs a gun.
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Then, as the chase car
passes popper's car
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On the passenger side,
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The driver has his arm
out the window
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Pointing
in popper's direction.
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The 30-year-old popper
is certain
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That the other driver
has fired a gun at him.
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Popper responds by shooting
at the other driver
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And his car 11 times.
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A police investigation reveals
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The driver popper feared
was shooting at him
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Had actually tossed
a water bottle at his car,
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And popper reacted
by firing at the driver.
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[gun clicking]
amazingly,
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No one is hit
by the spray of bullets.
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Though popper thought he was
doing what he had to do
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To survive
a life-threatening attack,
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It's the other driver
who ultimately survived
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This road-rage incident.
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Popper pulled off the highway
after the incident
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And called police.
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He later turned himself in.
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Police investigate,
and although popper
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Is initially charged
with mishandling a firearm,
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All charges against him
are eventually dropped.
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According to his attorney,
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Popper was reasonable
in believing
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That he had been fired upon,
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And he was justified
in returning fire.
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New year's eve is a time
for celebration
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And renewed hope
for the future,
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But for the two young men
in this story,
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The night was far more
fistfights than fireworks.
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- So ultimately, the plan was
to just ring in the new year.
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- Yeah, we were shootin' off
fireworks
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And just hangin' out
at his house.
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- And then we just got hungry.
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- What can I get for you today?
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- These 22-year-olds head
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For the local burger joint.
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While standing in line,
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They see a couple
of guys they claim
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To have just encountered
in the parking lot.
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- A car had come up and gotten
a little bit too close to us.
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And I just kind of turned
around and put my arms up
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Like, "why are you driving
so close to us?"
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- It was more
of a naturally like...
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"what is goin' on?"
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- And they get in line
behind us,
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And they're standing
very, very close,
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Like, so close that I could
feel this guy breathing
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On the back of my neck.
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[tense music]
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- One of the gentlemen
behind us said,
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"which one of these [bleep]
is the badass?"
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- I turned around
and I said, "what's up?"
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- We didn't even see
that first punch thrown.
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- My adrenaline
was already pumpin',
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And then he swung,
and he hit me in the face.
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I personally was scared
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That a weapon
would be pulled out.
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- Caleb covers his bloody lip
and heads for the exit.
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Matt immediately reacts
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To his friend
getting assaulted.
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- My thought was "lemme just
get this guy off my friend."
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And I typically don't know
my own strength.
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I just--I'm a big dude.
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- And just
as matt defends caleb,
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Here comes another man
in a cowboy hat,
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Taking on matt.
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The man matt pushed
to the ground
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Is this guy's brother.
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- He must've walked in
at the point
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Where he sees his brother
being laid out,
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And naturally,
he came after me, you know?
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Fists clenched
and he was swingin'.
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- Matt avoids serious injury
and tries to calm things down.
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- And adrenaline was rushing,
so at the time,
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I was like, "if y'all don't
chill the f out,
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We're gonna call the cops."
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And his friends behind him
were boasting,
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"no, we are the cops."
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- That's right.
The man in the orange shirt
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And white hat is supposed
to be one of the good guys.
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He's ellis county
sheriff johnny brown.
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His brother throwing
the first punch
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Is bobby brown,
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And bobby brown
hasn't gotten over matt
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Shoving him to the ground.
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He comes back to the group,
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Now more calmly discussing
their differences,
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And he gets physical.
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- He just had locked his eyes
on me,
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And he was comin' for me.
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Eventually,
the manager came out
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And was like, "y'all need
to chill out.
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I've got the city police
on the way."
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- Arrested are both
sheriff johnny brown
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And his brother, bobby.
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59-year-old bobby pleads
guilty to assault,
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Does five days in jail,
and pays a $1,000 fine.
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The 58-year-old sheriff
pleads guilty too
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But pays a bigger price.
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He voluntarily resigns
from office.
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He is sentenced
to one day in jail
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And pays a $500 fine.
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For both 20-somethings,
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It was a life lesson.
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- You know, every situation
like that just
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Kind of makes you stronger.
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- I do look at situations
more carefully
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Because you just never know
what can happen.
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- It's about 10:00 p.M.
On a Friday night
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At this mini-market.
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That's when two masked men
rush in.
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Both are armed with knives.
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One jumps the counter
while his partner hangs back.
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They want the owner's cash.
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From behind the counter,
our survivor speaks softly
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A grabs a big stick
to defend himself,
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His wife, and his property.
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After a couple of whacks
convince one suspect to leave,
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The owner's wife
quickly follows
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And locks the front door.
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But still inside
is suspect number one,
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And he may soon wish
he ran off like his partner.
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The owner takes a stance
like he's in the batter's box,
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Waiting for a fastball.
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There will be no swing
and miss tonight.
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For nearly a minute,
there's a standoff
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Between the store owner
and the suspect.
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During that time, the owner
unlocks the front door,
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Anticipating
the commotion may bring help
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From the restaurant next door.
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The owner has swapped
his stick
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For a large shelf,
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And he continues
to defend his family
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And livelihood.
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[door chiming]
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And then
reinforcements arrive.
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Six workers
from the mexican restaurant
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Next door hear the ruckus
and come to help.
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And there's more help coming
into the store.
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Now it's one robber against
eight and counting.
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The suspect,
almost lost in the crowd,
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Is subdued in the back
of the store
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Until police arrive.
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Leland blake-rosa is charged
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With armed robbery
and assault and battery.
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He is sentenced to four years
and one day in prison.
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His apparent partner,
matthew patee,
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Is later arrested
after using a fake name
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To check into a hospital
for treatment
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Of the injuries
he received that night.
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Patee was convicted
of armed robbery
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And assault and battery.
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He is sentenced to 5
to 7 1/2 years in prison.
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Both the store owner
and his wife are fine.
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He told police,
"I was defending my wife,"
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And he called her a hero.
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♪ ♪
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[horn honks]
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According to police,
this all begins
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As an attempted
purse snatching.
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Now the survivor, who refuses
to give up her purse,
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Is being protected
by a good samaritan
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As her car is driven off
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By the woman who tried
to steal that purse.
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- [screams]
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- Oh, my god.
- Oh, my god!
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[horn honks]
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- Get her out--
- get out of the car!
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- And this suspect
seems desperate to escape
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On to the streets of
this southern california city.
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- [screams]
- get outta the car!
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Stop! Get out!
- Several--
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- Get out of the car!
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- Aah!
- Oh, my god, oh, my god.
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[tires screeching]
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Oh, my god.
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- Watch as she collides
with at least four cars
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As the woman crisscrosses
this parking lot.
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- [yells indistinctly]
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♪ ♪
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- Get her out of the car!
[horn honks]
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- Watch out!
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- [screams]
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- Car parts go flying
and people scatter.
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[tires screeching]
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- Oh, my god.
- Get her out--
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[horn honking]
- watch out!
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♪ ♪
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Watch out!
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- Bystanders rush in
to stop the woman
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As she barrels
into car after car.
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Why can't the woman
simply drive the stolen car
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Outta the parking lot?
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It's because the car owner has
installed an anti-theft bar
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Across the steering wheel,
making it impossible
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To turn more than a few feet
in any direction.
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♪ ♪
259
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- Watch out!
260
00:10:40,891 --> 00:10:42,465
- What the [bleep]?
261
00:10:42,684 --> 00:10:44,391
- Police report
that the final collision
262
00:10:44,394 --> 00:10:46,202
Disabled the car.
263
00:10:46,271 --> 00:10:48,054
The woman tries to flee.
264
00:10:48,231 --> 00:10:50,256
- Call 911!
265
00:10:50,525 --> 00:10:53,484
- Three good samaritans who
have watched the chaos unfold
266
00:10:53,570 --> 00:10:55,161
Grab the woman
and hold her down
267
00:10:55,280 --> 00:10:57,571
For police,
who are now on the way.
268
00:10:57,574 --> 00:10:58,581
- What the hell?
269
00:10:58,659 --> 00:11:00,666
- Three guys are
holding her down.
270
00:11:00,786 --> 00:11:02,335
She just hit my car.
- What is the matter with you?
271
00:11:02,412 --> 00:11:03,702
- Oh, my god!
- Please--
272
00:11:03,747 --> 00:11:04,703
- Do you understand?
273
00:11:04,748 --> 00:11:05,622
- Do you know how many people
274
00:11:05,791 --> 00:11:07,657
You almost just killed?
275
00:11:07,876 --> 00:11:10,009
- Two bystanders suffer
minor injuries
276
00:11:10,170 --> 00:11:12,420
Hitting the ground
as they avoid being hit.
277
00:11:12,631 --> 00:11:15,273
Both are treated at the scene.
278
00:11:15,425 --> 00:11:17,667
Arrested that day
is dakota daniels.
279
00:11:17,886 --> 00:11:20,135
The 29-year-old is taken
to the hospital
280
00:11:20,305 --> 00:11:23,330
And once medically cleared,
she is booked for carjacking.
281
00:11:23,558 --> 00:11:28,561
If convicted, daniels faces
up to nine years in prison.
282
00:11:28,772 --> 00:11:29,938
- What is the matter with you?
283
00:11:32,818 --> 00:11:35,068
- Youth soccer is one
of the fastest-growing sports
284
00:11:35,278 --> 00:11:36,786
In the country,
and while it's great
285
00:11:36,947 --> 00:11:38,271
For teaching the importance
of working together as a team,
286
00:11:38,448 --> 00:11:40,606
One survivor found out
the hard way
287
00:11:40,826 --> 00:11:42,808
That it only takes
one rogue parent
288
00:11:42,953 --> 00:11:45,745
To ruin the whole experience.
289
00:11:48,458 --> 00:11:51,066
- I was 17 when I started
refereeing.
290
00:11:51,294 --> 00:11:53,886
- This soccer match
is between two teams
291
00:11:53,964 --> 00:11:55,355
Of 15-year-old boys.
292
00:11:55,507 --> 00:11:57,707
One team is seriously
outscoring the other,
293
00:11:58,009 --> 00:12:01,653
And that leads to frustration
by players and the parents.
294
00:12:01,763 --> 00:12:03,488
- The expectation
for soccer now
295
00:12:03,640 --> 00:12:05,323
Is a lot higher
than it used to be,
296
00:12:05,475 --> 00:12:08,384
And with that, you know,
it comes with the parents
297
00:12:08,478 --> 00:12:10,186
And the spectators
298
00:12:10,439 --> 00:12:12,421
Sometimes not behaving
like they should be.
299
00:12:12,607 --> 00:12:15,575
- Referee andrew reali
is on the field
300
00:12:15,694 --> 00:12:18,594
In a yellow jersey,
making calls.
301
00:12:18,822 --> 00:12:21,481
He has his hands full
calling this match.
302
00:12:21,700 --> 00:12:23,575
A player on the team
that is losing
303
00:12:23,827 --> 00:12:25,651
Disputes one
of andrew's calls.
304
00:12:25,829 --> 00:12:27,287
He runs toward andrew.
305
00:12:27,497 --> 00:12:30,248
Most of the yelling
happens off camera.
306
00:12:30,500 --> 00:12:32,992
- And then that's when
the 15-year-old came
307
00:12:33,170 --> 00:12:34,936
And got into my face.
308
00:12:35,005 --> 00:12:37,196
[both yelling]
309
00:12:37,340 --> 00:12:39,348
- Let's go!
- [yells indistinctly]
310
00:12:39,509 --> 00:12:41,150
- That's when I had
to do what I had to do
311
00:12:41,344 --> 00:12:43,519
To gain some space from him
'cause he was yellin',
312
00:12:43,555 --> 00:12:44,946
Cussin' at me.
313
00:12:45,015 --> 00:12:46,055
You name it.
314
00:12:46,141 --> 00:12:49,158
And all I did was
put my hands up like this
315
00:12:49,160 --> 00:12:50,927
Like basically
get out of my way.
316
00:12:51,146 --> 00:12:52,979
- And what happened next
is not
317
00:12:53,190 --> 00:12:55,114
In the soccer referee
rule book.
318
00:12:55,192 --> 00:12:57,016
- I'll take you right now.
319
00:12:57,194 --> 00:12:59,502
- Hey!
[indistinct yelling]
320
00:12:59,529 --> 00:13:00,736
- Oh! Hey.
321
00:13:00,864 --> 00:13:03,189
- And all of a sudden,
I just got--
322
00:13:03,408 --> 00:13:05,107
Basically like
blindsighted tackled.
323
00:13:05,368 --> 00:13:08,361
I mean, this guy was at least
150 pounds more than me.
324
00:13:08,538 --> 00:13:09,496
It felt like a train hit me,
325
00:13:09,706 --> 00:13:11,622
And I hit the ground
pretty hard.
326
00:13:11,708 --> 00:13:13,716
- This is the father
of the 15-year-old
327
00:13:13,877 --> 00:13:16,293
Who yelled at andrew
moments before.
328
00:13:16,421 --> 00:13:19,506
He charges on to the field
from the opposite sideline,
329
00:13:19,674 --> 00:13:22,299
Delivering a body blow.
330
00:13:22,385 --> 00:13:24,493
And he isn't done
with the ref.
331
00:13:24,679 --> 00:13:25,786
- Oh, my--
- don't you ever start yelling
332
00:13:25,889 --> 00:13:26,704
At my son.
333
00:13:26,890 --> 00:13:28,640
- So when I was on the ground,
334
00:13:28,892 --> 00:13:31,884
He came up straight
in my face again saying,
335
00:13:32,062 --> 00:13:32,985
"if you get up again,
you know,
336
00:13:33,063 --> 00:13:34,604
You're gonna get it again."
337
00:13:34,898 --> 00:13:37,073
It scared me.
I didn't know what to expect.
338
00:13:37,234 --> 00:13:40,126
- Players, fans, and officials
are shocked.
339
00:13:40,237 --> 00:13:42,295
Watch the center referee
race over
340
00:13:42,405 --> 00:13:44,364
To give
a disqualifying red card
341
00:13:44,533 --> 00:13:45,973
To the parent.
342
00:13:46,243 --> 00:13:48,234
- Everyone knows on a soccer
field what a red card is.
343
00:13:48,453 --> 00:13:50,920
Once you get a red card,
you're done.
344
00:13:51,081 --> 00:13:53,647
- The match was ended,
and cops arrived.
345
00:13:53,750 --> 00:13:55,290
After watching this video,
346
00:13:55,418 --> 00:13:57,593
They arrested
vincente robles jr.
347
00:13:57,754 --> 00:14:00,262
The 35-year-old was charged
with battery.
348
00:14:00,382 --> 00:14:02,415
He pleads guilty
and is sentenced
349
00:14:02,634 --> 00:14:05,267
To one year probation,
30 days in jail,
350
00:14:05,428 --> 00:14:08,721
And ordered to pay restitution
for andrew's lost wages
351
00:14:08,974 --> 00:14:13,167
Resulting from his temporary
inability to work.
352
00:14:13,270 --> 00:14:15,044
The dad later apologized.
353
00:14:15,272 --> 00:14:16,854
- With the time away
from refereeing,
354
00:14:16,982 --> 00:14:19,298
I was able to reflect
on what happened that day.
355
00:14:19,484 --> 00:14:23,002
I wanna set an example
for my peers
356
00:14:23,113 --> 00:14:25,238
That I will not
allow the assault
357
00:14:25,448 --> 00:14:29,183
To have any influences
on what I love to do.
358
00:14:29,386 --> 00:14:30,535
♪ ♪
359
00:14:33,798 --> 00:14:35,415
♪ ♪
360
00:14:35,625 --> 00:14:39,084
- Guys, guys, what's goin' on?
361
00:14:39,170 --> 00:14:40,812
- It appears this woman
was just pulled
362
00:14:41,006 --> 00:14:45,091
From this rideshare vehicle
by this rideshare driver.
363
00:14:47,804 --> 00:14:48,794
- Can you give her the phone?
364
00:14:48,972 --> 00:14:50,847
- What?
- Can you give her the phone?
365
00:14:51,016 --> 00:14:52,965
This is an old woman.
366
00:14:53,209 --> 00:14:55,000
- Hello?
Can you not do that?
367
00:14:55,145 --> 00:14:57,403
Can you not stop and run away?
368
00:14:57,522 --> 00:14:59,872
- Ezra halawani
just happens by
369
00:14:59,874 --> 00:15:01,457
And tries to help the woman.
370
00:15:01,651 --> 00:15:04,152
That effort is not appreciated
by the driver,
371
00:15:04,362 --> 00:15:06,737
Now anxious to flee the scene.
372
00:15:06,823 --> 00:15:09,165
- You're gonna have
to run over--
373
00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:10,332
Whoa! Whoa!
374
00:15:10,368 --> 00:15:12,818
[engine revs]
375
00:15:13,663 --> 00:15:16,271
- The good samaritan is now
a hit-and-run survivor,
376
00:15:16,458 --> 00:15:19,709
But his focus is still
on the woman.
377
00:15:21,296 --> 00:15:22,462
- Are you okay?
378
00:15:23,673 --> 00:15:24,923
- Let me help you up.
379
00:15:26,718 --> 00:15:27,926
- I--
380
00:15:29,387 --> 00:15:30,169
- He took--no,
I have your phone.
381
00:15:30,347 --> 00:15:31,745
I took your phone back.
382
00:15:31,848 --> 00:15:33,189
Let me help you up.
383
00:15:33,350 --> 00:15:35,841
- The woman,
78-year-old catherine shine,
384
00:15:36,061 --> 00:15:38,252
Says the driver refused
to drop her off
385
00:15:38,521 --> 00:15:41,772
At the proper address for her
physical therapy appointment.
386
00:15:41,900 --> 00:15:44,591
When she insisted,
he pulled her out of the car.
387
00:15:44,694 --> 00:15:45,985
The rideshare company says
388
00:15:46,196 --> 00:15:47,503
They're looking
into the incident
389
00:15:47,697 --> 00:15:49,613
And the new york taxi
and limousine commission
390
00:15:49,699 --> 00:15:53,326
Is now considering revoking
his privileges.
391
00:15:53,578 --> 00:15:56,696
New york police arrest
mohamed ahmed elsakran
392
00:15:56,915 --> 00:15:58,881
And charge him
with attempted robbery,
393
00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:01,000
Assault,
and vehicular assault.
394
00:16:01,211 --> 00:16:02,502
If convicted on all charges,
395
00:16:02,712 --> 00:16:06,630
He could serve up
to 21 years in prison.
396
00:16:06,716 --> 00:16:08,874
Both the good samaritan
and the woman suffered
397
00:16:09,094 --> 00:16:12,220
Minor injuries
and are recovering.
398
00:16:15,058 --> 00:16:16,683
- A good samaritan
is someone who chooses
399
00:16:16,893 --> 00:16:18,642
To help out a person
in distress
400
00:16:18,728 --> 00:16:20,127
Even though they don't have to.
401
00:16:20,397 --> 00:16:22,021
If you're a good samaritan and
is also facing the potential
402
00:16:22,232 --> 00:16:23,889
Of being criminally assaulted,
403
00:16:24,067 --> 00:16:26,776
Well, that's downright heroic.
404
00:16:29,572 --> 00:16:32,782
- I'm a third-degree jiujitsu
black belt here in chicago.
405
00:16:33,034 --> 00:16:36,368
- Idriz redzovic has been
practicing jiujitsu
406
00:16:36,413 --> 00:16:38,237
For more than 20 years.
407
00:16:38,415 --> 00:16:40,089
- So the main focus
in jiujitsu
408
00:16:40,250 --> 00:16:42,649
Is for a small opponent
to be able to defend themself
409
00:16:42,794 --> 00:16:44,093
Against a larger opponent.
410
00:16:44,254 --> 00:16:46,236
We're believe we're
the complete self-defense,
411
00:16:46,423 --> 00:16:47,939
And we are the most gentle art,
412
00:16:48,091 --> 00:16:49,882
But the most effective
martial art.
413
00:16:49,926 --> 00:16:52,117
- Well, this man had no idea
414
00:16:52,303 --> 00:16:54,011
He'd need
his martial arts training
415
00:16:54,097 --> 00:16:56,364
When he took his kids
to the corner store
416
00:16:56,433 --> 00:16:58,274
For a treat.
417
00:16:58,393 --> 00:17:00,359
- So then I walk
into the convenience store.
418
00:17:00,478 --> 00:17:03,262
A lady came in complaining
about a individual
419
00:17:03,440 --> 00:17:05,097
Causing problems
in the parking lot
420
00:17:05,233 --> 00:17:06,265
With her and her friend.
421
00:17:06,276 --> 00:17:12,070
- I will! [indistinct]
422
00:17:12,157 --> 00:17:14,257
- He was running around
the parking lot,
423
00:17:14,451 --> 00:17:16,542
So I called 911,
and I explained the situation
424
00:17:16,578 --> 00:17:18,202
Like, "there's this guy.
425
00:17:18,288 --> 00:17:19,945
He's, you know--
he's harassing these women."
426
00:17:20,123 --> 00:17:21,447
- I will!
- And I'm sitting there
427
00:17:21,666 --> 00:17:23,416
Waiting, so this is when
he ran up to me
428
00:17:23,668 --> 00:17:24,917
Saying, "hey, what are you
looking at?"
429
00:17:25,128 --> 00:17:27,353
I took a step back,
like I teach my students.
430
00:17:27,505 --> 00:17:30,556
I put my hands up,
and I kept my distance.
431
00:17:30,675 --> 00:17:32,725
I felt like
he was gonna hit me,
432
00:17:32,802 --> 00:17:34,043
Which it felt like it
at the moment,
433
00:17:34,304 --> 00:17:35,953
But I felt like I had
a safe enough distance.
434
00:17:36,139 --> 00:17:37,963
- The man walks away
from idriz
435
00:17:38,183 --> 00:17:39,866
And approaches
the store clerk,
436
00:17:39,934 --> 00:17:41,784
Who is just a teenager.
437
00:17:41,978 --> 00:17:44,704
- He was having some issues
with the store employee,
438
00:17:44,814 --> 00:17:46,463
Which was a teenager,
taunting him
439
00:17:46,649 --> 00:17:47,740
Like he was gonna punch him--
440
00:17:47,742 --> 00:17:49,350
Same thing he did to me.
441
00:17:49,352 --> 00:17:51,911
[dark music]
442
00:17:51,988 --> 00:17:54,155
And then 20, 30 seconds
of that...
443
00:17:54,357 --> 00:17:55,531
♪ ♪
444
00:17:55,825 --> 00:17:58,334
He does a overhand right
and punches the employee
445
00:17:58,369 --> 00:18:00,561
In the head.
446
00:18:00,663 --> 00:18:01,921
- Idriz is shocked
447
00:18:01,998 --> 00:18:03,998
That the suspect
would attack a teen.
448
00:18:04,167 --> 00:18:05,458
- When I saw that happen,
449
00:18:05,668 --> 00:18:07,043
That's when my instincts
kicked in
450
00:18:07,295 --> 00:18:10,087
And I just jumped in
and ended up grabbing him
451
00:18:10,173 --> 00:18:11,631
And taking him to the ground.
452
00:18:12,675 --> 00:18:14,300
- You can come in.
453
00:18:20,225 --> 00:18:22,141
- And then I tied him up
like a pretzel
454
00:18:22,352 --> 00:18:24,227
And held him to the ground.
455
00:18:39,869 --> 00:18:41,360
I might be the first guy
in history
456
00:18:41,538 --> 00:18:43,379
To in the middle of a fight
457
00:18:43,540 --> 00:18:46,123
Pull out a cell phone
and go live.
458
00:18:46,209 --> 00:18:48,142
A lot of stuff was going
through my head,
459
00:18:48,253 --> 00:18:49,368
And I wanted to have witnesses
460
00:18:49,587 --> 00:18:51,470
Just in case my phone
got stolen.
461
00:18:51,506 --> 00:18:52,705
This was live.
462
00:18:52,715 --> 00:18:54,757
I had to protect myself,
you know?
463
00:19:00,223 --> 00:19:01,530
[grunts]
464
00:19:01,724 --> 00:19:04,057
[siren wails]
- after more than 20 minutes,
465
00:19:04,060 --> 00:19:05,209
Police arrive.
466
00:19:05,395 --> 00:19:08,688
Idriz helps transfer the man
into custody.
467
00:19:11,401 --> 00:19:13,401
- Hey, can someone open
this door?
468
00:19:16,114 --> 00:19:17,655
- Look, look.
469
00:19:31,254 --> 00:19:33,670
- Christopher cruz was charged
with battery
470
00:19:33,798 --> 00:19:36,515
And the theft of food items
he is accused of grabbing
471
00:19:36,593 --> 00:19:37,900
Before punching the clerk.
472
00:19:38,094 --> 00:19:42,421
If convicted, cruz faces up
to two years in jail.
473
00:19:42,599 --> 00:19:43,830
- After the whole thing,
474
00:19:44,058 --> 00:19:46,409
People started saying
I'm a hero, I'm a legend,
475
00:19:46,477 --> 00:19:47,560
And all this stuff.
476
00:19:47,812 --> 00:19:50,079
But I just think I did what
was right at the moment.
477
00:19:50,148 --> 00:19:51,439
I saw a human in danger,
478
00:19:51,649 --> 00:19:53,315
And I stepped in
and I stopped it,
479
00:19:53,401 --> 00:19:54,934
And I did what was
the right thing to do.
480
00:19:55,153 --> 00:19:57,202
- The teenage clerk
who was attacked
481
00:19:57,322 --> 00:20:00,113
Wants to remain anonymous,
but he's grateful.
482
00:20:00,241 --> 00:20:02,074
- He told me, "thank you.
Thanks for being there.
483
00:20:02,327 --> 00:20:05,194
I saw you watching.
I felt your presence."
484
00:20:05,354 --> 00:20:09,198
♪ ♪
485
00:20:09,459 --> 00:20:12,451
- So there you have it,
survival...
486
00:20:12,629 --> 00:20:14,787
- I do look at situations
more carefully.
487
00:20:15,006 --> 00:20:16,397
You just never know
what can happen.
488
00:20:16,466 --> 00:20:17,423
- And strength...
489
00:20:17,634 --> 00:20:18,382
- I just think I did
490
00:20:18,635 --> 00:20:19,866
What was right at the moment.
491
00:20:19,969 --> 00:20:21,627
- Caught on camera.
492
00:20:21,829 --> 00:20:22,795
I'm gio benitez.
493
00:20:23,014 --> 00:20:25,472
Thanks for watching
"I survived a crime."
494
00:20:25,475 --> 00:20:26,015
Stay safe.