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7-Year-Old Calls 911, Saves Family From Attack

Published March 10, 2010

| AP

A 7-year-old boy who called 911 while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and delivered a high five to the dispatcher who took his call.

The boy, identified only as Carlos, told reporters Wednesday he remained calm during the ordeal because his mother used to make him practice dialing 911 in case of emergencies.

VIDEO: Listen to the Boy's 911 Call

Carlos gave a hug to Los Angeles County Sheriff's dispatcher Monique Patino, who called the boy "my little hero."

The assailants invaded Carlos' home and held his parents at gunpoint Tuesday while he and his 6-year-old sister hid in a locked bathroom. He begged the dispatcher to "bring cops. A lot of them!... And bring soldiers, too."

The assailants left without stealing anything once they realized the boy had called 911. Police are looking for the suspects.

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