good Samaritan
Coverage of good Samaritan in the Nexus archive.
- Bicyclist found dead a day after Aurora hit-and-run; police seek driver
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Aurora, Colorado, involving a 2015-2019 Subaru Outback. The driver fled the scene, and the victim's body was discovered the next day by a good Samaritan. Police are seeking the driver and provided details about the vehicle's potential damage and last known location.
- Idaho In-N-Out shooting: Good Samaritan who confronted gunman speaks out
The article discusses a shooting incident at an Idaho In-N-Out where a Good Samaritan, Jordan Salinas, confronted the gunman. Salinas reported to ABC News that he observed the suspect aiming at vehicles prior to the confrontation.
- Idaho In-N-Out shooting: Good Samaritan who confronted gunman speaks out
Jordan Salinas, a Good Samaritan, confronted a gunman at an Idaho In-N-Out restaurant. He told ABC News he observed the suspect aiming at vehicles before the confrontation occurred.
- Idaho In-N-Out shooting: Good Samaritan who confronted gunman speaks out
A Good Samaritan named Jordan Salinas confronted a gunman during a shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho. Salinas reported to ABC News that he observed the suspect aiming at vehicles before the confrontation occurred.
- Bystander resuscitates drowned teen at San Mateo County beach
A good Samaritan resuscitated an 18-year-old who appeared to have drowned at San Gregorio State Beach in San Mateo County. First responders were called to the scene after the teen was found unconscious in the lagoon area.
- Good Samaritan rescues 3 from sinking fishing boat on Lake St. Clair
A Good Samaritan rescued three people from a sinking fishing boat on Lake St. Clair. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, and all individuals were safely saved.
- Good Samaritan shot, killed after trying to stop man stealing flowers from woman, police say
A Good Samaritan was shot and killed in Las Vegas after attempting to stop a man from stealing flowers from a woman. The suspect, a Black man in his late 20s, was arrested nearby, while the victim, a Hispanic man in his late 30s, died at a hospital.
- Good Samaritan shot, killed after trying to stop man stealing flowers from woman, police say
A Good Samaritan was shot and killed in Las Vegas after attempting to stop a man from stealing flowers from a woman. The suspect, a Black man in his late 20s, was arrested nearby, while the victim, a Hispanic man in his late 30s, later died at a hospital.
- Good Samaritan shot, killed after trying to stop man stealing flowers from woman, police say
A Good Samaritan was shot and killed in Las Vegas after attempting to stop a man from stealing flowers from a woman. The suspect, described as a Black man in his late 20s, was arrested nearby. The victim, a Hispanic man in his late 30s, died after being wounded in the incident.
- Good Samaritan prevents tree fire from spreading
A Good Samaritan prevented a tree fire from spreading at a Target store in Pueblo, Colorado on July 17. The quick response helped contain the fire on the store's property, according to the Pueblo Police Department.
- Good Samaritan rescues missing wave runner passenger on Lake St. Clair
A Good Samaritan rescued a missing passenger after a wave runner incident on Lake St. Clair in Metro Detroit. The search was prompted by rough water conditions.
- Robbinsdale child rescued from lake after bystander jumps to save him
A Robbinsdale child was rescued from Ryan Lake after a bystander, a Good Samaritan, jumped to save them from drowning. The incident highlighted heroism in a frightening situation.
- Good Samaritan loses entire hand after shocking find on a beach
A Northern California man lost his entire hand after making a life-changing discovery while cleaning up Fourth of July beach debris. The incident occurred during a beach cleanup effort, highlighting the risks associated with handling unknown objects found in public spaces.
- Swimmer dives into Miami River to rescue struggling man
A 22-year-old man named Awab Metwally rescued a struggling swimmer in the Miami River near the Riverwalk after others failed to assist. Metwally, a champion swimmer from Egypt, pushed the man to safety and credited his swimming training for the successful rescue. Paramedics later performed life-saving measures on the rescued individual before transporting him to a hospital.
- Good Samaritan stabbed after defending pregnant rider on MTA bus
A Good Samaritan was stabbed after defending a pregnant rider on an MTA bus. The incident occurred in the Upper West Side, according to reporter Anthony Carlo.
- 2 men arrested after good Samaritan, 73, stabbed defending pregnant woman on NYC bus
Two men were arrested for stabbing and punching a 73-year-old good Samaritan who was defending a pregnant woman on a Manhattan bus. The incident occurred aboard an MTA bus on June 5, leading to assault charges against the suspects.
- Crews responding to call of dog in distress rescue coyote pup from Cape Coral lake
Firefighters in Cape Coral responded to a call about a dog stuck in Britannia Lake but discovered and rescued a coyote pup instead. The coyote was taken to a care center for transfer to a wildlife rehabilitation clinic. A good Samaritan who assisted the responders was recognized for her help.
- ‘My son rose above’: Family remembers Arvada hero 5 years after Olde Town shooting
Five years after the Olde Town Arvada shooting that killed three people—including a police officer, a gunman, and bystander Johnny Hurley—his family urges the community to remember him as a hero who stopped the attack.
- Three children rescued from hot car in Redford
Three children were rescued from a hot car in Redford after a passerby called 911. Police found them around 5 p.m. with no parents present and the car's engine off.
- Man dies after falling in Fort Lauderdale river despite life-saving efforts by good Samaritan
A man died after falling into a river in Fort Lauderdale despite attempts by a good Samaritan to save him. The incident occurred around 5:07 a.m. along the 200 block of Southwest Second Avenue, and the death is under investigation with authorities classifying it as undetermined.
- Good Samaritan pepper-sprayed, slashed by violent pair after intervening in NYC ‘dog fight’: cops
A 47-year-old Good Samaritan was pepper-sprayed and slashed by a violent pair after intervening in a dog fight on West 125th Street near Malcolm X Boulevard in NYC. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Sunday when the victim stepped in as two dogs became aggressive, leading to a confrontation with their owners.
- California sheriff's deputy ignored Good Samaritan's request to help homeless woman, 43, who was dying in ditch and said: 'She's only a transient, don't worry about it'
A California sheriff's deputy refused to assist a homeless woman who was dying in a ditch, dismissing a Good Samaritan's request by stating she was a transient. The deputy's comment highlighted a lack of concern for her welfare.
- Good Samaritan, deputy save 3 teens thrown overboard from runaway boat near Islamorada
A Good Samaritan and a deputy rescued three teenagers who were thrown overboard from a runaway boat traveling at 35 mph near Islamorada. The deputy used a hook to stop the boat and the trio were rescued on Sunday.
- Girl, 15, was swept out to sea by 12ft wave as she posed for photos before mother and 'hero' Good Samaritan died trying to save her, inquest hears
A 15-year-old girl was swept out to sea by a 12ft wave while posing for photos. Her mother and a 'hero' Good Samaritan died attempting to rescue her, according to an inquest.
- Woman died when she slipped from Good Samaritan's grip as he tried to save her from bridge fall after boyfriend row
A woman died after slipping from a Good Samaritan's grasp while he attempted to rescue her from a bridge fall following a dispute with her boyfriend. The incident highlights the risks involved in emergency interventions.
- 'I should end up dead': 19-year-old pleads for capital punishment after murdering Good Samaritan while high on PCP
A 19-year-old named Jason Jones pleaded for capital punishment after killing a Good Samaritan while under the influence of PCP. The incident highlights the dangers of drug-induced violence and legal consequences for homicide.
- 'I should end up dead': 19-year-old pleads for capital punishment after murdering Good Samaritan while high on PCP
A 19-year-old man, high on PCP, murdered a Good Samaritan and subsequently pleaded for capital punishment. The incident highlights the tragic consequences of drug-fueled violence and the perpetrator's self-awareness of his crime's severity.