Defiant victims who turned the tables on attackers in 2024

In 2024, there have been instances where crime victims fought back against their assailants, with some of these confrontations being recorded on video. Below are some notable examples from this year.

ROAD RAGE RESPONSE

One incident occurred in March, when a truck driver was attacked by a coworker while on the road. Law enforcement responded to a shooting report at a Love’s Travel Stop following a road rage altercation on Interstate 75 close to Ocala, Florida, as stated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

The victim said he was driving a semi-truck southbound on Interstate 75 when Dylan Belleastin, 43, threw a water bottle at his truck.

It’s OK for him to be outraged about the price of his drinks, enough to assault me, but it’s not appropriate for me to respond?”

Seattle police at coffee stand

Police can be seen at the espresso stand taking a report of the alleged assault. (FOX 13 Seattle)

CARJACKING THWARTED

In October, a D.C. bartender was attacked on video while at a gas station by three teenagers who tried to take off with his Jeep.

Randy White, the suspect, recounted to FOX 5 DC that teenagers demanded his possessions. Instead of complying, White chose to defend himself, leading to the teenagers eventually giving up and departing from the gas station.

“Where I grew up, it’s just…  I work too hard for what I have,” White told the local Fox station. “I can’t give up my property like that. It’s not in me. I wasn’t raised that way. I was just hoping that they would see that I am resisting them and they would’ve just given up or went off, but that wasn’t the case. I was able to keep them occupied and fight them off long enough that they ended up cutting their losses and hitting bricks.”

QUICK-THINKING CALLER

Not all who fought back did so physically. 

Also in October, a Florida woman who was being held captive prior to an alleged attempted rape called 911 to order a “pizza.”

“I would like to order a pizza,” a 911 call shared by Volusia Sheriff’s Office on social media starts out. “I’m so stuck in here.”

Suspect on top of victim in field

The suspect is caught by deputies on top of the victim in a field in Volusia County, Florida, on Oct. 19, 2024. (Volusia Sheriff’s Office)

“OK. Are you aware you’re calling 911?” the dispatcher asks the female caller, who responds, “Yes, I’m sure I’m calling to that number.”

Dispatchers were able to “triangulate her phone,” Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said, explaining that the victim did not know her location. The victim was able to tell the dispatcher she was being held by an unarmed man. Once her location was determined, deputies were sent out.

The victim can be heard screaming for help in shared body camera footage.

“He’s trying to rape me. Can you help me?” she asked.

“Thank you, Lord!” she repeatedly said while crying, after being rescued. “Thank you, Jesus.”

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