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A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, news agency The Associated Press (AP) reported while quoting authorities...
The 17-year-old has been charged as an adult with attempt of kidnapping/child enticement, assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, and assault and battery..
According to the Michigan State Police, the incident took place when the 8-year-old girl was in her backyard when the alleged assailant came out of the woods, grabbed her and covered her mouth..
Authorities said the girls brother, 13, hit the alleged attacker in the head and chest using a slingshot...
