Three Los Angeles locals have been honored with Courage Awards by LA County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman for their acts of heroism in the face of danger. The ceremony, thrown by the Rotary Club of Westchester, spotlighted ordinary citizens becoming the pillars upholding public safety in the community.
Angela Ervin, a 49-year-old Long Beach resident, jumped into the fray of a domestic attack, risking her own life to save another. A family encounter turned violent when Ervin’s cousin assaulted his fiancée. “I extend my personal gratitude to these heroic bystanders who made the difficult decision to intervene in the moment of crisis, setting their personal welfare aside, to help victims of crime,” Hochman said, according to a statement on the District Attorney’s Office website.
James Lawrence showed remarkable presence of mind when he aided in the prevention of a kidnapping and potential international abduction. The San Diego resident and convenience store worker caught onto a victim’s silent plea for help, leading to a rapid response and the safe return of a mother and her infant. Recognizing his swift actions, Deputy District Attorney Tal Kahana presented him with an award for his critical role in the incident…