US: 13-year-old boy makes use of slingshot to keep away from losing sister from kidnapping bid

By India Today News Desk: A Michigan woman was able to escape an tried kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, data firm The Associated Press (AP) reported whereas quoting authorities.

As per an space data report, the Michigan State Police arrested the accused assailant in Alpena metropolis on Wednesday.

The 17-year-old has been charged as an grownup with strive of kidnapping/child enticement, assault to do good bodily harm decrease than murder, and assault and battery. His establish has not been launched.

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According to the Michigan State Police, the incident occurred when the 8-year-old woman was in her yard when the alleged assailant received right here out of the woods, grabbed her and coated her mouth. Authorities said the girl’s brother, 13, hit the alleged attacker throughout the head and chest using a slingshot.

Police later arrested the 17-year-old based on one different member of the household’s description of the suspect. Authorities moreover said {{the teenager}} had seen wounds from the slingshot.

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