Joey and Freddie Shelton were honored by Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt and the Town Council, receiving rare “keys to the Town of Chapel Hill.†The Sheltons were recognized for their act of heroism when they successfully thwarted an attempted kidnapping. Their act of heroism potentially saved a life and resulted in the successful capture and arrest of the suspect. Also recognized was Melissa Williams, who wrote down the suspect’s license plate number as he sped away and reported it to police. All three received a standing ovation and gratitude from the audience for their actions.Â
