13-year-old Owen Burns was playing video games when he heard his sister scream. Annoyed at first, he later spotted a stranger trying to kidnap her. Armed with a $3 slingshot, Owen fired at the kidnapper, hitting him in the head and chest. The Michigan incident took place in broad daylight, and the 8-year-old sister was unharmed. The police arrested the 17-year-old kidnapper and confirmed Owen’s accurate aim.

Lt. John Grimshaw praised Owen’s heroic actions, emphasizing that he likely saved his sister from a terrible fate. Owen’s slingshot skills came from practicing on old orange juice cans in his yard.

Owen recalled thinking that the kidnapper might harm or even kill his sister. He described the kidnapper’s initial attempt to drag her into the woods. Owen’s shots forced the kidnapper to release her, and she fled to safety.

Owen’s mother, Maggie, initially found it hard to believe her son’s account until the police confirmed it. The kidnapper faced charges of attempted kidnapping, attempted criminal assault, and misdemeanor assault and battery.

This real-life hero demonstrated extraordinary bravery, defending his sister with a simple toy.