Braylon Edwards, ex-NFL and Michigan star, intervened to save the life of an 80-year-old man who was attacked at a gym in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The attacker, Malik Ali Smith, is being charged with assault with intent to murder.
Key Points
Braylon Edwards, a former NFL and Michigan football star, intervened in an altercation at Farming Hills YMCA.
The attacker, Malik Ali Smith, faces charges of assault with intent to murder.
The victim is currently in critical condition in the hospital.
Police arrested Smith after he allegedly fled the scene.
Pros
Braylon Edwards' quick intervention saved the life of the elderly man who was being attacked.
Authorities commended Edwards for stepping in and preventing a potentially fatal outcome.
Cons
The attack on the 80-year-old man was described as vicious and senseless.