Ali Hadma, a 35-year-old Iraqi immigrant, is being celebrated after his brave intervention prevented an armed robbery at Vara Juice in Ypsilanti, Michigan. On Friday evening, Ali received a distress call from an employee at the juice shop, prompting him to rush over without knowing he would confront an armed suspect trying to rob the store.
Security footage captures the moment Ali steps in, disarms the assailant, and retrieves the cash—all accomplished without formal self-defense training, relying instead on his physical fitness from gym workouts. The alleged robber, 37-year-old Barrage Lamar Scott, has been charged with armed robbery and could face up to life in prison, though the weapon was later identified as a BB gun. Residents and friends hail Ali as a local hero, with his catchphrase “Put it back” gaining popularity on social media as evidence of his selfless act spreads.
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