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Good Samaritans Foil Kidnapping Attempt at Florida Church
1 Jun
Summary
- Man attempted to force woman into vehicle at church parking lot.
- Two bystanders intervened, preventing the abduction.
- Suspect arrested with firearm, faces multiple charges.
On May 31, 2026, a 64-year-old man, Jose Tsu Zamora, was arrested in Port St. Lucie, Florida, following an alleged attempted kidnapping at a church.
Zamora, a resident of North Miami, reportedly approached a 74-year-old woman, with whom he had a prior romantic relationship, in the parking lot of First United Methodist Church. Despite an existing injunction prohibiting contact, Zamora attempted to force the woman into a vehicle while armed with a handgun.
Two individuals intervened, confronting Zamora and prompting him to release the victim. He then fled the scene in his vehicle but was later apprehended in Hialeah by police and U.S. Marshals. Zamora faces several charges, including attempted kidnapping while armed, battery on a person 65 or older, and aggravated assault.
He is currently being held at the St. Lucie County Jail on a $745,000 bond. The incident began around 10:49 a.m. on May 31.
