Video: Man helps tackle gunman on the run from police

NEW YORK (TND) — In a recent incident in New York City, a man was stopped by police after being caught carrying loaded weapons. The arrest was aided by a courageous bystander who intervened and helped authorities capture the suspect.

According to authorities, the suspect, identified as Jason Fleming, had been involved in a verbal dispute with another man at a Manhattan bodega. During the altercation, he displayed a revolver and a semi-automatic rifle and then fled from the scene.

A Good Samaritan got in Fleming's way and pushed him, ultimately holding him until police arrived. Although Fleming had discarded the rifle during the pursuit, law enforcement was able to recover both weapons.

Fleming, who has a felony conviction, was charged with possession of firearms and could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The identity of the Good Samaritan who helped stop the suspect has not been released.