Boy Calls 911 While Parents Are Held At Gunpoint
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Posted: 9:37 PM Mar 10, 2010
Boy Calls 911 While Parents Are Held At Gunpoint
Calif. boy who called 911 thanks dispatcher
Reporter: Associated Press
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NORWALK, Calif. (AP) -- A 7-year-old boy who called 911 while
armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and delivered a high
five to the dispatcher who took his call.

The boy, identified only as Carlos, told reporters Wednesday he
remained calm during the ordeal because his mother used to make him practice dialing 911 in case of emergencies.

Carlos gave a hug to Los Angeles County Sheriff's dispatcher
Monique Patino, who called the boy "my little hero."

The assailants invaded Carlos' home and held his parents at
gunpoint Tuesday while he and his 6-year-old sister hid in a locked
bathroom. He begged the dispatcher to "bring cops. A lot of
them!... And bring soldiers, too."

The assailants left without stealing anything once they realized
the boy had called 911. Police are looking for the suspects.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 11, 2010 at 01:59 AM

Outstanding!! This is why ALL parents should teach their children exactly what to do in the event of an emergency. My husband and I have taught our 3 children under the age of 7 to....
Posted by: Cindy on Mar 11, 2010 at 12:17 AM

It was a good thing his mom taugh him how to use 911. All parents needs to teach their kids on things like this as well as other important stuff.I am thankfull that all is well and no one was hurt and nothing was taken.
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