When a gunman held up a beauty salon the other day, a New York City policewoman -- who just happened to be there for a hair appointment -- reportedly shot the gun from the man's hand. Even better? One of her shots hit the door, breaking the lock. The suspect had to break a window to escape, police say. The officer, Feris Jones, has just been promoted for achievements in the field of badassery.
One of the perils of going on vacation / furlough: All the good stuff seems to happen while I'm out. (Case in point.) Sorry if I'm rehashing old news ...
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly and police officer Feris Jones, pose for a photograph Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
