All articles tagged with #teen hero
A 17-year-old Alabama student, Johnson Thompson, helped a 76-year-old woman who had a brain bleed after unknowingly driving about 20 miles; he found her in a parking lot, called 911, and stayed with her until paramedics arrived. She was flown to a Birmingham hospital for treatment, and Garner’s family later honored Thompson with a homemade lifesaving award, praising his swift, compassionate actions.
A Raleigh high school senior, Victoria Taton, saved a man's life by administering Narcan after suspecting an overdose. Taton, who has been carrying Narcan for two years, acted quickly when she saw the man unresponsive by the side of the road. Her actions highlight the importance of carrying naloxone to combat overdoses.
A 15-year-old student, Boom Swallen, bravely reported a classmate's alleged plan for a mass shooting at Mariemont High School, despite being threatened with harm. The police arrested a 14-year-old with a hit list of students and a teacher, who was also conspiring with an out-of-state adult. The Uvalde Foundation for Kids plans to honor Boom for his courageous actions, while the community gathers for a prayer vigil to support the school.
A 15-year-old student, Boom Swallen, bravely reported a classmate's detailed plan to carry out a mass shooting at Ohio's Mariemont High School, despite being threatened with his life. The suspect, a 14-year-old identified as A.B., had a gun, a hit list, and intentions to harm students and staff. Thanks to Swallen's alert, police uncovered the credible plot, arrested the suspect, and charged him with conspiracy to commit aggravated murder. The thwarted shooter was found to be communicating with an adult to plan the attack. Prosecutors aim to try A.B. as an adult, emphasizing the seriousness of school violence threats. School officials expressed gratitude for the vigilance of the Swallen family and the swift response of law enforcement.