Heroic Takedown in Georgia

In Marietta, Georgia, a dramatic scene unfolded as Theresa Mackas was attacked at a gas station by a man armed with a metal bed frame. The chaos drew the attention of Gary Edwards, 66, and his wife Anna, who bravely intervened. Gary tackled the assailant, Rico Riley, allowing Anna to hand him a gun. Together, they held Riley at gunpoint until police arrived. The couple's spontaneous courage highlights human instinct to help in crisis, contrasting with bystanders who remained passive. Riley now faces charges, while Mackas owes her safety to quick-thinking Good Samaritans.