A feisty 72-year-old New York grandmother has made headlines after defending her local community by chasing off a suspected shoplifter with a gun. The incident occurred at a Brooklyn convenience store, where the suspect allegedly tried to steal merchandise. Eyewitnesses claim the grandmother, who wishes to remain anonymous, pulled out a firearm and ordered the suspect to leave the premises, effectively ending the attempted theft. Now, many are praising the quick-thinking granny for standing up for her community and keeping would-be thieves at bay.
Gun-toting granny chases off shoplifting suspect: ‘I want to shake her hand’ New York Post