1 00:00:07,024 --> 00:00:09,924 [ominous music] 2 00:00:09,927 --> 00:00:16,806 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:16,934 --> 00:00:19,767 - Danger strikes when you least expect it. 4 00:00:19,770 --> 00:00:21,595 [dramatic music] 5 00:00:21,605 --> 00:00:23,272 It can happen at any time... 6 00:00:23,566 --> 00:00:26,758 - I was scared that a weapon would be pulled out. 7 00:00:26,944 --> 00:00:28,769 - Anywhere... - What's goin' on? 8 00:00:28,946 --> 00:00:30,237 - Call the police! 9 00:00:30,448 --> 00:00:31,738 - To anyone. - Hold on! 10 00:00:31,782 --> 00:00:33,456 - [yelling indistinctly] - [screams] 11 00:00:33,576 --> 00:00:35,550 - Now survivors come forward... 12 00:00:35,552 --> 00:00:36,410 - I hit the ground pretty hard. 13 00:00:36,620 --> 00:00:37,911 It felt like a train hit me. 14 00:00:37,997 --> 00:00:40,038 - To tell their emotional stories... 15 00:00:40,124 --> 00:00:41,848 - Calm the [bleep] down. - Don't do this. 16 00:00:41,850 --> 00:00:42,716 - I don't wanna hurt you. 17 00:00:42,793 --> 00:00:43,784 [horn honks] - taking us back 18 00:00:43,919 --> 00:00:45,485 To the moment of attack 19 00:00:45,487 --> 00:00:47,704 And how they survived. 20 00:00:47,965 --> 00:00:52,142 I'm gio benitez, and this is "I survived a crime." 21 00:00:52,261 --> 00:00:53,810 - And I broke down, I started crying, 22 00:00:53,846 --> 00:00:55,128 And I ran out. 23 00:00:55,181 --> 00:00:57,139 - Turned upside down. - Beat me and kicked me. 24 00:00:57,475 --> 00:01:00,558 - And my neck was crushed. - Take cabs everywhere now. 25 00:01:00,644 --> 00:01:02,536 - He thought I was somebody else. 26 00:01:02,646 --> 00:01:04,304 - They knocked out my front tooth. 27 00:01:04,523 --> 00:01:06,106 - And behind him was another man. 28 00:01:06,275 --> 00:01:09,317 [soft dramatic music] 29 00:01:09,320 --> 00:01:13,363 ♪ ♪ 30 00:01:16,527 --> 00:01:19,144 - Eric popper is driving on I-95 31 00:01:19,330 --> 00:01:22,155 When a car comes up aggressively behind him. 32 00:01:22,333 --> 00:01:23,974 - Oh, [bleep] off. 33 00:01:24,168 --> 00:01:27,461 - Seems the driver of that car believes popper cut him off, 34 00:01:27,671 --> 00:01:28,570 And he's not happy. 35 00:01:28,672 --> 00:01:30,130 - Oh, my god. 36 00:01:30,341 --> 00:01:31,965 - Popper is not too happy either. 37 00:01:32,218 --> 00:01:35,510 He slams on his brakes to rattle the chase car. 38 00:01:35,513 --> 00:01:37,003 [dramatic music] 39 00:01:37,181 --> 00:01:39,022 [horn honks] 40 00:01:39,183 --> 00:01:41,766 He then accelerates, and what happens next 41 00:01:41,852 --> 00:01:45,086 Takes this road rage to a high-octane level. 42 00:01:45,189 --> 00:01:46,897 ♪ ♪ 43 00:01:52,029 --> 00:01:54,454 ♪ ♪ 44 00:01:54,532 --> 00:01:55,839 According to police reports, 45 00:01:55,991 --> 00:01:58,032 Popper felt the need to protect himself 46 00:01:58,035 --> 00:01:59,450 And grabs a gun. 47 00:01:59,537 --> 00:02:02,195 Then, as the chase car passes popper's car 48 00:02:02,373 --> 00:02:03,830 On the passenger side, 49 00:02:03,916 --> 00:02:05,899 The driver has his arm out the window 50 00:02:06,085 --> 00:02:09,336 Pointing in popper's direction. 51 00:02:09,547 --> 00:02:11,438 The 30-year-old popper is certain 52 00:02:11,590 --> 00:02:14,316 That the other driver has fired a gun at him. 53 00:02:14,510 --> 00:02:17,243 Popper responds by shooting at the other driver 54 00:02:17,388 --> 00:02:20,239 And his car 11 times. 55 00:02:20,391 --> 00:02:21,965 A police investigation reveals 56 00:02:22,226 --> 00:02:24,968 The driver popper feared was shooting at him 57 00:02:25,229 --> 00:02:28,355 Had actually tossed a water bottle at his car, 58 00:02:28,566 --> 00:02:31,858 And popper reacted by firing at the driver. 59 00:02:31,902 --> 00:02:32,893 [gun clicking] amazingly, 60 00:02:33,112 --> 00:02:36,380 No one is hit by the spray of bullets. 61 00:02:36,574 --> 00:02:38,848 Though popper thought he was doing what he had to do 62 00:02:39,034 --> 00:02:41,059 To survive a life-threatening attack, 63 00:02:41,245 --> 00:02:43,937 It's the other driver who ultimately survived 64 00:02:43,939 --> 00:02:46,347 This road-rage incident. 65 00:02:46,349 --> 00:02:48,258 ♪ ♪ 66 00:02:48,419 --> 00:02:50,810 Popper pulled off the highway after the incident 67 00:02:50,812 --> 00:02:51,879 And called police. 68 00:02:52,089 --> 00:02:54,364 He later turned himself in. 69 00:02:54,425 --> 00:02:56,099 Police investigate, and although popper 70 00:02:56,260 --> 00:02:59,236 Is initially charged with mishandling a firearm, 71 00:02:59,430 --> 00:03:02,497 All charges against him are eventually dropped. 72 00:03:02,600 --> 00:03:03,773 According to his attorney, 73 00:03:03,934 --> 00:03:05,425 Popper was reasonable in believing 74 00:03:05,603 --> 00:03:07,177 That he had been fired upon, 75 00:03:07,396 --> 00:03:10,505 And he was justified in returning fire. 76 00:03:10,608 --> 00:03:11,514 ♪ ♪ 77 00:03:11,775 --> 00:03:14,192 New year's eve is a time for celebration 78 00:03:14,236 --> 00:03:16,069 And renewed hope for the future, 79 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:18,130 But for the two young men in this story, 80 00:03:18,282 --> 00:03:22,868 The night was far more fistfights than fireworks. 81 00:03:24,747 --> 00:03:26,938 - So ultimately, the plan was to just ring in the new year. 82 00:03:27,124 --> 00:03:28,140 - Yeah, we were shootin' off fireworks 83 00:03:28,292 --> 00:03:29,616 And just hangin' out at his house. 84 00:03:29,793 --> 00:03:30,817 - And then we just got hungry. 85 00:03:30,961 --> 00:03:32,118 - What can I get for you today? 86 00:03:32,296 --> 00:03:33,720 - These 22-year-olds head 87 00:03:33,797 --> 00:03:35,522 For the local burger joint. 88 00:03:35,591 --> 00:03:36,806 While standing in line, 89 00:03:36,926 --> 00:03:38,608 They see a couple of guys they claim 90 00:03:38,636 --> 00:03:40,969 To have just encountered in the parking lot. 91 00:03:41,305 --> 00:03:44,781 - A car had come up and gotten a little bit too close to us. 92 00:03:44,975 --> 00:03:48,184 And I just kind of turned around and put my arms up 93 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:50,061 Like, "why are you driving so close to us?" 94 00:03:50,147 --> 00:03:51,972 - It was more of a naturally like... 95 00:03:52,149 --> 00:03:53,106 "what is goin' on?" 96 00:03:53,317 --> 00:03:54,908 - And they get in line behind us, 97 00:03:55,027 --> 00:03:57,127 And they're standing very, very close, 98 00:03:57,321 --> 00:04:01,081 Like, so close that I could feel this guy breathing 99 00:04:01,116 --> 00:04:02,599 On the back of my neck. 100 00:04:02,601 --> 00:04:04,200 [tense music] 101 00:04:04,286 --> 00:04:06,577 - One of the gentlemen behind us said, 102 00:04:06,664 --> 00:04:09,506 "which one of these [bleep] is the badass?" 103 00:04:09,667 --> 00:04:12,750 - I turned around and I said, "what's up?" 104 00:04:12,836 --> 00:04:14,902 - We didn't even see that first punch thrown. 105 00:04:15,005 --> 00:04:22,002 ♪ ♪ 106 00:04:22,012 --> 00:04:23,695 - My adrenaline was already pumpin', 107 00:04:23,847 --> 00:04:26,556 And then he swung, and he hit me in the face. 108 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:29,175 I personally was scared 109 00:04:29,395 --> 00:04:31,027 That a weapon would be pulled out. 110 00:04:31,188 --> 00:04:34,915 - Caleb covers his bloody lip and heads for the exit. 111 00:04:34,984 --> 00:04:36,182 Matt immediately reacts 112 00:04:36,360 --> 00:04:37,776 To his friend getting assaulted. 113 00:04:38,070 --> 00:04:40,870 - My thought was "lemme just get this guy off my friend." 114 00:04:41,031 --> 00:04:43,189 And I typically don't know my own strength. 115 00:04:43,367 --> 00:04:45,993 I just--I'm a big dude. 116 00:04:46,203 --> 00:04:48,453 - And just as matt defends caleb, 117 00:04:48,539 --> 00:04:50,706 Here comes another man in a cowboy hat, 118 00:04:50,874 --> 00:04:52,132 Taking on matt. 119 00:04:52,209 --> 00:04:54,001 The man matt pushed to the ground 120 00:04:54,169 --> 00:04:56,052 Is this guy's brother. 121 00:04:56,213 --> 00:04:57,387 - He must've walked in at the point 122 00:04:57,548 --> 00:04:59,797 Where he sees his brother being laid out, 123 00:04:59,883 --> 00:05:03,176 And naturally, he came after me, you know? 124 00:05:03,387 --> 00:05:05,386 Fists clenched and he was swingin'. 125 00:05:05,389 --> 00:05:07,513 ♪ ♪ 126 00:05:07,683 --> 00:05:12,202 - Matt avoids serious injury and tries to calm things down. 127 00:05:12,396 --> 00:05:14,645 - And adrenaline was rushing, so at the time, 128 00:05:14,732 --> 00:05:17,557 I was like, "if y'all don't chill the f out, 129 00:05:17,735 --> 00:05:18,908 We're gonna call the cops." 130 00:05:19,069 --> 00:05:21,528 And his friends behind him were boasting, 131 00:05:21,739 --> 00:05:23,137 "no, we are the cops." 132 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:24,489 ♪ ♪ 133 00:05:24,575 --> 00:05:26,341 - That's right. The man in the orange shirt 134 00:05:26,577 --> 00:05:29,419 And white hat is supposed to be one of the good guys. 135 00:05:29,580 --> 00:05:31,905 He's ellis county sheriff johnny brown. 136 00:05:32,124 --> 00:05:33,981 His brother throwing the first punch 137 00:05:34,084 --> 00:05:35,758 Is bobby brown, 138 00:05:35,878 --> 00:05:37,777 And bobby brown hasn't gotten over matt 139 00:05:37,779 --> 00:05:39,045 Shoving him to the ground. 140 00:05:39,089 --> 00:05:40,697 He comes back to the group, 141 00:05:40,758 --> 00:05:43,400 Now more calmly discussing their differences, 142 00:05:43,469 --> 00:05:45,093 And he gets physical. 143 00:05:45,295 --> 00:05:47,203 ♪ ♪ 144 00:05:47,389 --> 00:05:49,197 - He just had locked his eyes on me, 145 00:05:49,266 --> 00:05:51,266 And he was comin' for me. 146 00:05:51,435 --> 00:05:58,098 ♪ ♪ 147 00:05:58,275 --> 00:05:59,449 Eventually, the manager came out 148 00:05:59,610 --> 00:06:01,267 And was like, "y'all need to chill out. 149 00:06:01,487 --> 00:06:04,153 I've got the city police on the way." 150 00:06:04,281 --> 00:06:06,706 - Arrested are both sheriff johnny brown 151 00:06:06,784 --> 00:06:07,957 And his brother, bobby. 152 00:06:08,118 --> 00:06:10,793 59-year-old bobby pleads guilty to assault, 153 00:06:10,954 --> 00:06:15,131 Does five days in jail, and pays a $1,000 fine. 154 00:06:15,292 --> 00:06:17,784 The 58-year-old sheriff pleads guilty too 155 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:19,285 But pays a bigger price. 156 00:06:19,505 --> 00:06:21,421 He voluntarily resigns from office. 157 00:06:21,632 --> 00:06:23,623 He is sentenced to one day in jail 158 00:06:23,801 --> 00:06:26,292 And pays a $500 fine. 159 00:06:26,470 --> 00:06:27,961 For both 20-somethings, 160 00:06:28,138 --> 00:06:29,720 It was a life lesson. 161 00:06:29,807 --> 00:06:31,932 - You know, every situation like that just 162 00:06:32,142 --> 00:06:33,149 Kind of makes you stronger. 163 00:06:33,310 --> 00:06:35,726 - I do look at situations more carefully 164 00:06:35,813 --> 00:06:37,712 Because you just never know what can happen. 165 00:06:37,815 --> 00:06:39,856 ♪ ♪ 166 00:06:43,904 --> 00:06:46,012 - It's about 10:00 p.M. On a Friday night 167 00:06:46,014 --> 00:06:47,071 At this mini-market. 168 00:06:47,157 --> 00:06:49,349 That's when two masked men rush in. 169 00:06:49,351 --> 00:06:51,034 Both are armed with knives. 170 00:06:51,328 --> 00:06:54,154 One jumps the counter while his partner hangs back. 171 00:06:54,331 --> 00:06:56,314 They want the owner's cash. 172 00:06:56,542 --> 00:06:59,333 From behind the counter, our survivor speaks softly 173 00:06:59,420 --> 00:07:01,828 A grabs a big stick to defend himself, 174 00:07:02,005 --> 00:07:04,314 His wife, and his property. 175 00:07:04,508 --> 00:07:07,717 After a couple of whacks convince one suspect to leave, 176 00:07:07,803 --> 00:07:09,502 The owner's wife quickly follows 177 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:11,153 And locks the front door. 178 00:07:11,155 --> 00:07:13,931 But still inside is suspect number one, 179 00:07:14,059 --> 00:07:17,060 And he may soon wish he ran off like his partner. 180 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:20,497 The owner takes a stance like he's in the batter's box, 181 00:07:20,566 --> 00:07:22,148 Waiting for a fastball. 182 00:07:22,276 --> 00:07:25,009 There will be no swing and miss tonight. 183 00:07:25,212 --> 00:07:27,704 ♪ ♪ 184 00:07:27,823 --> 00:07:29,606 For nearly a minute, there's a standoff 185 00:07:29,825 --> 00:07:32,826 Between the store owner and the suspect. 186 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:36,212 During that time, the owner unlocks the front door, 187 00:07:36,373 --> 00:07:38,623 Anticipating the commotion may bring help 188 00:07:38,709 --> 00:07:41,726 From the restaurant next door. 189 00:07:41,728 --> 00:07:43,803 The owner has swapped his stick 190 00:07:43,881 --> 00:07:45,154 For a large shelf, 191 00:07:45,382 --> 00:07:47,532 And he continues to defend his family 192 00:07:47,634 --> 00:07:48,858 And livelihood. 193 00:07:48,860 --> 00:07:49,742 [door chiming] 194 00:07:49,928 --> 00:07:51,577 And then reinforcements arrive. 195 00:07:51,805 --> 00:07:53,597 Six workers from the mexican restaurant 196 00:07:53,891 --> 00:07:57,158 Next door hear the ruckus and come to help. 197 00:07:57,227 --> 00:08:04,232 ♪ ♪ 198 00:08:05,569 --> 00:08:07,568 And there's more help coming into the store. 199 00:08:07,696 --> 00:08:10,988 Now it's one robber against eight and counting. 200 00:08:10,991 --> 00:08:17,645 ♪ ♪ 201 00:08:17,831 --> 00:08:20,040 The suspect, almost lost in the crowd, 202 00:08:20,250 --> 00:08:21,958 Is subdued in the back of the store 203 00:08:22,160 --> 00:08:24,101 Until police arrive. 204 00:08:24,103 --> 00:08:27,080 ♪ ♪ 205 00:08:27,257 --> 00:08:29,215 Leland blake-rosa is charged 206 00:08:29,343 --> 00:08:32,001 With armed robbery and assault and battery. 207 00:08:32,262 --> 00:08:35,271 He is sentenced to four years and one day in prison. 208 00:08:35,390 --> 00:08:37,757 His apparent partner, matthew patee, 209 00:08:38,018 --> 00:08:40,543 Is later arrested after using a fake name 210 00:08:40,729 --> 00:08:42,687 To check into a hospital for treatment 211 00:08:42,773 --> 00:08:45,265 Of the injuries he received that night. 212 00:08:45,484 --> 00:08:47,617 Patee was convicted of armed robbery 213 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:48,951 And assault and battery. 214 00:08:49,112 --> 00:08:54,533 He is sentenced to 5 to 7 1/2 years in prison. 215 00:08:54,785 --> 00:08:57,110 Both the store owner and his wife are fine. 216 00:08:57,371 --> 00:08:59,946 He told police, "I was defending my wife," 217 00:09:00,123 --> 00:09:02,374 And he called her a hero. 218 00:09:02,576 --> 00:09:04,376 ♪ ♪ 219 00:09:07,071 --> 00:09:09,022 [horn honks] 220 00:09:09,132 --> 00:09:10,873 According to police, this all begins 221 00:09:11,093 --> 00:09:12,942 As an attempted purse snatching. 222 00:09:13,136 --> 00:09:16,029 Now the survivor, who refuses to give up her purse, 223 00:09:16,181 --> 00:09:18,448 Is being protected by a good samaritan 224 00:09:18,517 --> 00:09:19,982 As her car is driven off 225 00:09:20,143 --> 00:09:23,136 By the woman who tried to steal that purse. 226 00:09:23,313 --> 00:09:25,814 - [screams] 227 00:09:26,024 --> 00:09:28,174 - Oh, my god. - Oh, my god! 228 00:09:28,418 --> 00:09:30,410 [horn honks] 229 00:09:30,529 --> 00:09:32,045 - Get her out-- - get out of the car! 230 00:09:32,197 --> 00:09:34,447 - And this suspect seems desperate to escape 231 00:09:34,741 --> 00:09:37,483 On to the streets of this southern california city. 232 00:09:37,703 --> 00:09:39,619 - [screams] - get outta the car! 233 00:09:39,830 --> 00:09:42,063 Stop! Get out! - Several-- 234 00:09:42,165 --> 00:09:43,999 - Get out of the car! 235 00:09:45,127 --> 00:09:47,243 - Aah! - Oh, my god, oh, my god. 236 00:09:47,421 --> 00:09:48,828 [tires screeching] 237 00:09:49,006 --> 00:09:49,963 Oh, my god. 238 00:09:50,215 --> 00:09:52,849 - Watch as she collides with at least four cars 239 00:09:53,010 --> 00:09:55,418 As the woman crisscrosses this parking lot. 240 00:09:55,554 --> 00:09:56,595 - [yells indistinctly] 241 00:09:56,763 --> 00:09:58,697 ♪ ♪ 242 00:09:58,849 --> 00:10:00,373 - Get her out of the car! [horn honks] 243 00:10:00,375 --> 00:10:02,358 - Watch out! 244 00:10:02,394 --> 00:10:03,626 - [screams] 245 00:10:03,854 --> 00:10:06,379 - Car parts go flying and people scatter. 246 00:10:06,523 --> 00:10:08,606 [tires screeching] 247 00:10:08,650 --> 00:10:10,183 - Oh, my god. - Get her out-- 248 00:10:10,193 --> 00:10:12,377 [horn honking] - watch out! 249 00:10:12,446 --> 00:10:14,571 ♪ ♪ 250 00:10:14,731 --> 00:10:16,573 Watch out! 251 00:10:16,825 --> 00:10:18,758 - Bystanders rush in to stop the woman 252 00:10:18,869 --> 00:10:22,119 As she barrels into car after car. 253 00:10:22,247 --> 00:10:24,831 Why can't the woman simply drive the stolen car 254 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:26,816 Outta the parking lot? 255 00:10:26,918 --> 00:10:30,186 It's because the car owner has installed an anti-theft bar 256 00:10:30,339 --> 00:10:32,856 Across the steering wheel, making it impossible 257 00:10:33,008 --> 00:10:36,133 To turn more than a few feet in any direction. 258 00:10:36,136 --> 00:10:38,744 ♪ ♪ 259 00:10:38,889 --> 00:10:40,822 - 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.