Shocking video shows the moment a good samaritan took down an armed man who was fleeing from police.<br /><br />Suspect Jason Fleming, 39, was arrested after he entered a shop in Manhattan, New York City, USA, brandished a loaded rifle and handgun.<br /><br />Police were quick to the scene and approached Fleming, but he took off on foot, disposing of the semi-automatic carbine rifle on the way.<br /><br />While being chased by several NYPD officers, Fleming was stopped in his tracks by one passerby who tackled him, which led to his arrest.<br /><br />The United States Attorney, for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams said: “As alleged, the defendant illegally brandished two loaded firearms in broad daylight on a Manhattan street, one of which was a carbine rifle, frightening numerous New Yorkers, including a child.<br /><br />"Thanks to our law enforcement partners and the heroic efforts of a Good Samaritan, the defendant was apprehended before he could hurt anyone, and his weapons are now off the streets.” <br /><br />Both weapons were eventually recovered.<br /><br />The footage was captured on March 16.
