NYC Mom Fights Off Daughter's Kidnapper, Suffers Serious Injuries

Adriana Alvarez heroically prevented the kidnapping of her daughter, Lex, by a former coworker, sustaining injuries in the process.

A New York City mom, Adriana Alvarez, heroically fought off a man attempting to kidnap her teenage daughter, Lex, in their Queens apartment building.
The attacker, identified as George Vassiliou, a former coworker of Lex, ambushed the pair, leading to a violent confrontation.
Alvarez suffered serious injuries, including a dislocated shoulder and a fractured orbital socket, in her effort to protect her daughter.
Vassiliou, who had become obsessed with Lex, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including attempted kidnapping and assault.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Alvarez with medical bills, raising over $35k so far.