In Marietta, Georgia, Theresa Mackas was leaving a gas station when she was attacked by a man asking for a ride. As chaos unfolded, Gary Edwards, a 66-year-old, sprang into action. Hearing Mackas' cries, he tackled the assailant, Rico Riley. The situation escalated when Riley attempted another carjacking involving a family.
Gary's wife, Anna, provided pivotal support by handing him her gun, allowing him to hold Riley until police arrived. Riley now faces multiple charges. Gary and Anna's instinctive actions highlight the power of communal courage in dire times.