State Police Troopers Foil Alleged Kidnapping Attempt

A State Police helicopter captured an alleged kidnapping attempt and helped with the arrest of a suspect in Flint.

Michigan State Police say that on Friday morning, aviation troopers saw a man exit a vehicle and approach a female before pulling out a handgun and shooting in the air. Troopers on the ground arrived on scene, and police say the man discarded the weapon and tried to run away. Soon after, he was taken into custody and the firearm was recovered according to police.