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California Self-Defense: California store clerk shoots wanted parolee during robbery attempt :: 08/01/2016
A 28-year-old parolee who was wanted by state authorities is in police custody and recovering from a gunshot wound after he attempted to rob a convenience store in Fresno, California, Friday.
Georgia Self-Defense: Homeowner Flushes Out Early Morning Home Intruder :: 07/30/2016
A couple in Snellville, GA was awakened early Friday morning by the sound of a home intruder attempting to break into their master bathroom.
Kentucky Self-Defense: Man Wins Knock-Knock Game With Armed Robbers :: 07/29/2016
A homeowner in Booneville, KY said he did what he had to in order to protect himself and his sleeping wife Tuesday morning when a group of home invaders knocked on his door and pulled a gun on him.
Texas Self-Defense: Police Spokesperson Commends Elderly Man Who Shot 'Attempted Intruder' Dead :: 07/29/2016
San Antonio Police Department spokesperson Douglas Greene is commending an elderly man for his interactions with police and for defending his wife and home by shooting an “attempted intruder” dead.
Michigan Self-Defense: Police - Man shoots way out of attempted carjacking :: 07/27/2016
A 37-year-old man is unhurt after shooting his way out of an attempted carjacking on Detroit’s west side late Monday night, police said.
Missouri Self-Defense: Police say Charleston man was shot in self-defense :: 07/27/2016
CHARLESTON, Mo. (AP) - Police in the southeast Missouri town of Charleston say a man found dead was killed in self-defense.
Nevada Self-Defense: Pokemon Go Players Exchange Gunfire With Real Life Monsters :: 07/27/2016
Authorities in Las Vegas, NV say a group of Pokemon Go players was attacked by a different kind of monster – armed robbers.
Texas Self-Defense: Home Intruder Faces Deadly Consequence for Ignoring Elderly Texas Couple's Warning :: 07/27/2016
After an elderly homeowner in his late 70’s was forced to open fire on a home intruder last week, authorities say he will not face any charges stemming from the shooting.
New Mexico Self-Defense: Walmart Customer Gives Armed Robber a Rollback on Self Defense :: 07/26/2016
A man stopped into the Walmart at San Mateo and Zuni during his commute to work shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday. As he stopped in the store parking lot, he was approached by a man police later identified as 33-year-old Kenneth Harrelson.
South Carolina Self-Defense: Pistol-Whipped and Stunned, This Courageous Great-Grandmother Would Not Accept Defeat :: 07/26/2016
A 75-year-old Loris, SC woman is thankful she had the means to defend herself and her family from a violent assault when a pair of violent armed robbers broke into her home Sunday night.
Tennessee Self-Defense: Man uses meat cleaver to rob gas station, force clerk outside :: 07/26/2016
A 53-year-old man who was shot and killed by another man during what appeared to be a robbery at a gas station in East Ridge used a meat cleaver to force the store clerk to hand over cash, according to a report from East Ridge police.
North Carolina Self-Defense: NC teen girl uses dad's rifle to scare off 3 men who broke into her home :: 07/25/2016
SNOW CAMP, N.C. (WMFY) — A teenage girl is credited for scaring off intruders at her parents’ home with a rifle.
Wisconsin Self-Defense: This Murdering Thug Found That His Second Target Wouldn't Be As Easy :: 07/24/2016
A stabbing murder suspect in Milwaukee returned to the scene of the crime last night in Milwaukee and launched a second attack on police on the scene.
Alabama Self-Defense: Police - Sister used self-defense in brother's shooting death :: 07/23/2016
BIRMINGHAM, Ala — Police say a Birmingham woman who fatally shot her brother will not be charged.
Alabama Self-Defense: Armed Robbers Outnumber Victim 3-1, but Guess Which one was a Better Shot? :: 07/22/2016
When will criminals learn? If you break into someone’s home, you shouldn’t expect to make it out alive.
Mississippi Self-Defense: Rankin County prowler run off by armed homeowner :: 07/22/2016
A prowler was caught on camera peering into windows in the Avalon subdivision just before staring down the barrel of the homeowner's gun.
Mississippi Self-Defense: Teen shot to death in Jackson allegedly breaking into vehicle :: 07/22/2016
Jackson police say a 17-year-old male died from gunshot wounds Thursday afternoon.
Virginia Self-Defense: Home invasion ends in shooting :: 07/22/2016
Authorities in Virginia are investigating a home invasion that they say ended in a shooting
North Carolina Self-Defense: Store Employee Handles Armed Robber With One Finger :: 07/21/2016
His trigger finger, that is, when he shot a would-be robber Friday as he held a weapon to a second employee’s head.
Kentucky Self-Defense: Burglar held by homeowner after shooting family dog :: 07/20/2016
A 29-year-old man is facing multiple charges after he broke into a Brandenburg, Kentucky, home, stole several items, then shot the family dog before the resident returned home and held the man at gunpoint.
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