There was an assault and attempted kidnapping by a man armed with a gun in broad daylight this week in Byram, MS, within sight of the Byram Police Department. The victim managed to fight off the kidnapper alone and suffered minor injuries.

A local TV station quoted a local “expert” who said victims should “scream police and call 911. If you happen to be attacked, hit the key areas on the body to get away.”

Or shoot him first. Never ever go with a kidnapper. Run, fight, kill, or die where you are.

Meanwhile, the Byram PD was running radar on side roads across town the next morning while the kidnapper was still at large.