Overview

• Police-released video shows Leah James delivering back blows before performing abdominal thrusts that expelled the candy from her 7-year-old brother’s airway.
• The children were attempting a sour-candy “Warhead” challenge on a backyard trampoline when Logan began choking.
• Lavon Police Department posted the footage on Facebook, prompting widespread attention and community praise.
• Chief Michael Jones commended her calm response, saying she moves like she has been doing it for years.
• Leah will be recognized at the Nov. 18 Lavon City Council meeting, which the department says will be open to the public.