Law Practice,
Criminal
Mar. 30, 2013
Heroes among us
It has been said that a hero is someone who "understands the degree of responsibility that comes with freedom." On Jan. 31, 2012, four ordinary citizens met an extraordinary challenge.
In an era when the typical citizen response to an altercation between a peace officer and a suspect is to hit "record" on a smart phone, the events of the early afternoon of Jan. 31, 2012, stand out. They began when a mentally troubled Danny Wright sought solace at the Living Gospel Church on Sixth Street West near Avenue M, just around the block from the Michael D. Antonovich Courthouse in Lancaster.
The pastor of the church, Michael Freeman, was alone when he was accosted by Wr...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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