Man believed he had cop subdued, but 3 bystanders intervened.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan Comes to Life in Santa Ana

Three brave men rushed to the aid of a California Highway Patrol officer who was suddenly attacked during an interaction with a motorist on Friday in Santa Ana. The men helped the law enforcement officer to restrain a man who instigated a dangerous struggle with him on the side of a street.

A fight broke out as the officer touched the man’s body — with the man tossing aside his arm and soon drawing him into wrestling match.

The assailant appeared to have the upper hand over the officer — before the three concerned citizens proved enough to make a difference.

One of the men spoke about his decision to aid the officer in an interview with CBS News. “I think about my kids at that moment,” Everado Navarro said of his own brave actions. “And at the same time, I did think the officer may have a family as well.”

Navarro’s Heroic Actions

• Navarro grabbed the officer’s attacker to prevent a lethal escalation of the fight.
• He punched the assailant in the ribs to no avail.
• His priority was to avoid the person from grabbing the officer’s gun.

The officer was appreciative of the help from Navarro and the other civilians who intervened. “He said thank you at least five, six times. I could sense that he was being very honest from his heart that he knew what type of risk he was going through.”

The assailant was arrested after the fight, according to KNBC.

Just like in the parable of the Good Samaritan, these three men showed compassion and bravery in helping a stranger in need. Their actions remind us that we all have the power to make a difference in someone’s life.

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