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66-Year-Old Hero Stops Carjacker in Dramatic Rescue

6/6/2025

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In a heroic act in Marietta, Georgia, 66-year-old Gary Edwards sprang into action during two carjackings, bravely holding suspect Rico Riley at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived. Witnessing Riley assault a woman at a gas station, Edwards dashed across traffic to intervene. Riley now faces serious charges, including robbery and child cruelty, while police laud Edwards for his courage.

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In a heroic act in Marietta, Georgia, 66-year-old Gary Edwards sprang into action during two carjackings, bravely holding suspect Rico Riley at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived. Witnessing Riley assault a woman at a gas station, Edwards dashed across traffic to intervene. Riley now faces serious charges, including robbery and child cruelty, while police laud Edwards for his courage.