A mother’s worst nightmare nearly came to life when a child was almost abducted at a Walmart in Oklahoma.
The police officer involved in the rescue was described as having “nerves of steel.”
The stranger seized the child when the mother turned her back. The man, identified as Sammy Wallace, also held a knife to the toddler’s throat.
Wallace, who has a history of mental illness, held the girl hostage for 34 minutes at knife-point.
Another shopper placed a shopping cart to barricade him.
Police tried to calm him down, but to no avail.
Video: Child Heroically Rescued in Walmart Hostage Situation
WARNING: The footage can be a bit disturbing
A mother’s worst nightmare nearly came to life when a child was almost abducted at a Walmart in Oklahoma.
The police officer involved in the rescue was described as having “nerves of steel.”
The stranger seized the child when the mother turned her back. The man, identified as Sammy Wallace, also held a knife to the toddler’s throat.
Wallace, who has a history of mental illness, held the girl hostage for 34 minutes at knife-point.
Another shopper placed a shopping cart to barricade him.
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