Man visiting family in Miami for Thanksgiving disarms carjacker
The victim says he drew from his family's military training in disarming the carjacker
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A man's Thanksgiving visit to his family in Miami turned into a fight for his life.
The unidentified man says he fell victim to a carjacking, but fought back at an opportune moment. The man described it as a "crazy situation," according to WSVN News
The suspect held the victim at gunpoint and forced him to drive to a North Miami Avenue gas station, the station reported.
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The dynamic would soon change as the man suddenly grappled with the gunman and managed to disarm him. The carjacker then fled.
WSVN reports that the victim's injuries were minor.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"By the grace of God. It could’ve went south," he said.
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He credits his family's military know-how for steeling his resolve in a dangerous situation.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Fortunately, I’m from a military family, so I do have some background in training, thanks to my brother," the man said
Fox News has reached out to Miami police for more information.