Good Samaritan stops carjacking

From www.ammoland.com

Falls Mills, VA – A courageous good Samaritan intervened in a dangerous situation on Friday, using his firearm to stop a man attempting to carjack a woman and her child outside Lee’s Kar-Go convenience store.

The incident unfolded around 1 p.m. when Cody Dailey, a 30-year-old man with outstanding warrants, attacked a female driver. According to authorities, Dailey tried to steal the woman’s truck with her child still inside.

During the assault, Dailey reportedly told the child, “I’m going to rape your mommy,” which added to the terror of the situation. Witnesses heard the woman scream, prompting several bystanders to rush to her aid.

Among them was an armed citizen carrying a 9mm handgun.

Major Harold Heatley of the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office stated that the armed citizen confronted Dailey and gave him verbal commands to stop. Dailey ignored these commands, charged at the armed man, and shoved him to the ground. As Dailey continued to approach, the armed citizen fired a shot, striking Dailey in the chest.

Law enforcement officers were nearby, responding to a separate incident, and heard the gunshot. They quickly arrived on the scene. Dailey was airlifted to a hospital in Roanoke, where he was reported to be in stable condition.

Dailey was already wanted on two outstanding Tazewell County Circuit Court warrants. Authorities have since been made aware of these charges and are pursuing additional charges against Dailey, including abduction, carjacking, assault, and battery.

Sheriff Brian Hieatt expressed his gratitude towards the good Samaritan and other citizens who intervened. “Thank goodness for the good Samaritans that came to the victims’ aid during her time of need. We are grateful for their desire to intercede on her behalf. Had they not acted, this could have been a very different outcome,” Hieatt said.

The identity of the good Samaritan has not been released, but his brave actions have sparked discussions on the importance of self-defense and the right to carry firearms for personal protection. This incident highlights how responsible, armed citizens can make a difference in protecting their communities and preventing violent crimes.