Deputy Elliott was on her way home last July 18 when she got flagged down in Auburn, Washington. While trying to sort the mishap, Deputy Elliott was attacked by the man believed to have caused the crash. Fortunately, a group of teens was passing by and helped the deputy.
The King County Sherrif's Office recently awarded the five teens who acted on the situation.
The night of the attack to the deputy
There was a collision of vehicles in Auburn last July 18 at one in the morning. Deputy Elliott was riding her patrol car on her way home when she was called to attend the collision. While Deputy Elliott was checking on the people inside the cars, the person believed to have caused the crash tried to run away.
Deputy Elliott followed this man. She was able to grab the guy and told him that he could not leave.
After telling the man that he was being detained, he attacked Deputy Elliott. He was trying to strangle the deputy with his arms wrapped around Deputy Elliott's head.
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The group of teens rescues the deputy.
While struggling to get off the man, Deputy Elliott heard a group saying, "Get off of her!"
Immediately, this group of teens took on the suspect. Deputy Elliott was able to get free, and the suspect was on the ground. The five teens were holding the man's shoulders and legs while Deputy Etliott was handcuffing him.
Luckily, there were no severe injuries on the deputy. However, she had a few scrapes and bruises.
The King County Sherrif's Office's gratitude
The Sherrif's office acknowledges the kindness of the five teens who rescued Deputy Eliot.
On August 3, the five young men were awarded the "Medal of Heroism" Award.
In a Facebook post, the King County Sherrif's Office said, "They quite possibly saved her life."
The teens who were awarded are:
- Darrell Swilley, 16 years old
- Isaiha Sansaver, 17 years old
- Dominic Sansaver, 19 years old
- Tyran Powell, 18 years old
- Kai Tavares, 18 years old
Sherrif Mitzi Johanknecht created this award. It is intended to honor members of the community who have done extraordinary things.
Since the creation of the "Medal of Heroism" Award, this is only the second time that Sherrif Johanknecht has given this award.
In the Facebook post, the Sherrif said, "We can't thank these fine young men enough. They are true heroes."
A lot of those who read the Facebook post applauded the five teen who rescued the deputy. One Facebook user said, "Well done. How proud your families must be and how grateful all of us are that you were so brave."
