Former Wolverine Saves 80-Year-Old Michigan Man From Brutal Beating

And 80-year-man was enjoying some time at the YMCA on Farmington Road when a 21-year-old from Oakland County got into a heated argument with the older gentleman. Despite the age difference the younger man attacked his elder with brutal force.

Attack at the YMCA

The 21-year-old is identified as Malik Smith of Farmington Hills. According to police witnesses reported that as Smith began his attack some Good Samaritan tried to come to the rescue.

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One of the witnesses tried to stop the attacker before he slammed the head of the victim on a nearby counter. That was when another man assisted the elderly man by pulling Smith off of him. Onlookers called 9-1-1 as the assailant left the YMCA.

The attacker was located and taken into custody by police shortly after the attack due to a tip from yet another Good Samaritan.

Michigan Wolverine to the Rescue

It was later discovered that a retired Michigan football legend was the one who pulled Smith off the unidentified man. It was Wolverine legend from the University of Michigan, Braylon Edwards.

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According to Jeff King, Farmington Hills Police Chief, 'As evidenced by the significant injuries inflicted on the victim, it is clear that Mr. Braylon Edwards’ intervention played a pivotal role in saving the victim’s life.'

What Happens Next?

Prosecutor Karen McDonald said in a statement, 'The victim was left unconscious and bleeding, and he had to be hospitalized after this assault.'