Coverage dated May 11, 2023 to May 14, 2023

Teen uses slingshot to fend off kidnapper who tried to nab his 8-year-old sister

Headline from Local News 8

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN A Michigan teen used a slingshot to successfully ward off a kidnapper who had grabbed his younger sister while she was playing in their backyard on Wednesday, according to Michigan State Police.

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KTVU San Francisco
Michigan teen uses slingshot to save sister from abduction while mushroom hunting (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published May 11, 2023
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
A 14-year-old boy used his slignshot to save his little sister from a man who tried to kidnap her and planned to "severely beat" her.
NBC Los Angeles
Police: Michigan Boy Used Slingshot to Save Sister From Being Abducted From Backyard (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published May 12, 2023
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.
ABC 13 Houston
Teen uses slingshot to save 8-year-old sister from alleged kidnapper, police say (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published May 12, 2023
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
A 17-year-old suspect has been charged with attempted kidnapping, police said.
WDIO Duluth
Police say Michigan boy used a slingshot to save his sister from being abducted from backyard (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published May 12, 2023
WDIO Duluth's feed description
A Michigan girl, 8, was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother, 13, used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.
WFLA
Boy uses a slingshot to save his sister from being abducted, police say (opens WFLA)
Published May 12, 2023
WFLA's feed description
A girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.
MyNorthwest
Michigan boy uses a slingshot to save his sister from being abducted from backyard, police say (opens MyNorthwest)
Published May 12, 2023
MyNorthwest's feed description
ALPENA, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker,
ABC 7 New York
Teen uses slingshot to save sister from alleged kidnapper: Police (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published May 12, 2023
ABC 7 New York's feed description
A teenager helped save his younger sister from an alleged kidnapper by shooting the suspect with his slingshot, Michigan authorities said.
Fox News
Michigan teen uses slingshot to save younger sister from abduction (opens Fox News)
Published May 12, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A Michigan teenager saved his younger sister from being attacked by using a slingshot, authorities said.
Newsweek
Michigan boy used slingshot to save his sister from being abducted: Police (opens Newsweek)
Published May 12, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
The 13-year-old saw a stranger grab his 8-year-old sister from their backyard and fired at him repeatedly forcing the would-be kidnapper to flee.
Bangor Daily News
Michigan boy uses a slingshot to save his sister from kidnapper (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published May 13, 2023
Bangor Daily News's feed description
The 13-year-old hit the kidnapper in the head and chest with a slingshot after he grabbed his sister.
The Guardian
Michigan boy, 13, saves sister by hitting potential kidnapper with slingshot (opens The Guardian)
Published May 13, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Boy’s eight-year-old sister was hunting for mushrooms in her back yard in a rural area when she was attacked
KRQE Albuquerque
Michigan boy uses slingshot to save sister from abduction, police say (opens KRQE Albuquerque)
Published May 13, 2023
KRQE Albuquerque's feed description
A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.
New York Post
Boy, 13, uses slingshot to scare off teen trying to kidnap little sister (opens New York Post)
Published May 13, 2023
New York Post's feed description
A 13-year-old Michigan boy has been hailed a hero after he used a slingshot to save his eight-year-old sister from an attempted kidnapping.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Michigan boy uses slingshot to save sister from being abducted, police say (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published May 14, 2023
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said.
Local News 8
Teen uses slingshot to fend off kidnapper who tried to nab his 8-year-old sister (opens Local News 8)
Published May 14, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN A Michigan teen used a slingshot to successfully ward off a kidnapper who had grabbed his younger sister while she was playing in their backyard on Wednesday, according to Michigan State Police.
CBS News
Teen boy uses slingshot to save 8-year-old sister from alleged kidnapper (opens CBS News)
Published May 14, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Michigan State Police are recognizing an Alpena County boy who used a slingshot to save his 8-year-old sister after a 17-year-old tried to kidnap her while she was mushroom hunting in her backyard.
NPR
A Michigan boy fended off a would-be kidnapper by wounding him with a slingshot (opens NPR)
Published May 14, 2023
NPR's feed description
The 13-year-old boy sprung into action after another boy attacked his sister. He used his slingshot to shoot the suspect in the head and chest.

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