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Kansas Self-Defense: Aggravated burglary suspect shot by homeowner :: 08/11/2020
A convicted felon who allegedly broke into a Great Bend residence and physically assaulted the occupants Saturday evening was shot by one of the homeowners, the Great Bend Police Department reports. Zachary Horyna, 27, was later flown by Eagle Med air ambulance to Wichita, where his condition was reported as “stable” Monday morning. The homeowners at 1302 Jefferson St. were treated for injuries that evening by Great Bend Emergency Medical Service.
Minnesota Self-Defense: It's Very Crazy, Scary: Robber Shot By Minneapolis Smoke Shop Employee :: 08/11/2020
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A man may have gotten more than he bargained for after trying to rob a smoke shop Saturday night in south Minneapolis.
Florida Self-Defense: Florida homeowner utilized Second Amendment right when he killed intruder: sheriff :: 08/10/2020
A homeowner was “utilizing his Second Amendment right to protect himself and his family” when he shot dead a man who broke into his home with a gun, a Florida sheriff said.
Ohio Self-Defense: Man arraigned on assault charges for argument leading to gunfire in Youngstown :: 08/10/2020
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Reports said a woman used an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle Friday to defend herself from an ex-boyfriend who fired several rounds at her from a semiautomatic handgun.
North Carolina Self-Defense: Shooting that killed man, injured another ruled self defense :: 08/06/2020
CONNELLY SPRINGS — A shooting that left one man dead and another injured has been ruled self defense.
Washington Self-Defense: Homeowner in Poulsbo shoots man suspected of causing crashes :: 08/05/2020
POULSBO – The Kitsap Sun reports a homeowner outside Poulsbo shot and killed a man who had allegedly tried to enter the house after causing a car wreck nearby on Sunday.
Oregon Self-Defense: Police: Klamath Falls man shot by 'armed citizen' after trying to murder girlfriend :: 08/03/2020
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Officers responding to a reported gunshot victim on Sunday later discovered that he was the instigator of an attempted murder, according to Klamath Falls Police.
New York Self-Defense: Police: 1 Dead, 1 in Stable Condition After Domestic Dispute in Troy :: 07/30/2020
Police have identified the off-duty Troy police officer who intervened in a domestic incident at an apartment building on 17th Street in Troy Thursday night, resulting in one fatality.
Indiana Self-Defense: Self-defense: No charges after fatal shooting in Kroger parking lot that left school protection officer dead :: 07/29/2020
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - No charges will be filed after a self-defense shooting at a Vigo County grocery store last month.
Georgia Self-Defense: 1 man in jail, 3 others wanted after robbery of trucker at the Pilot Travel Center :: 07/28/2020
One man is in the Whitfield County jail and the sheriff's office is looking for three others following a "strong-arm" robbery of a trucker at the Pilot Travel Center at 243 Connector 3, south of Dalton, Tuesday morning.
Texas Self-Defense: Dallas shooting outside bar injures 4, reportedly after men denied entry over coronavirus rules :: 07/26/2020
Three men were shot, one of them critically wounded, and a woman was hit by shrapnel at a Dallas sports bar by a suspect who had been denied entry, police said.
How to Search for Additional Threats -- Self-Defense Tips :: 07/25/2020
In a real-life situation, you need to make sure the known threat is neutralized before scanning for unknown threats.
Texas Self-Defense: Naked man shot by woman after walking uninvited into her Port Arthur apartment :: 07/25/2020
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A man is expected to survive his injuries after Port Arthur Police say he was shot when he entered a woman's apartment without permission and completely nude Monday afternoon.
Maryland Self-Defense: Man kills girlfriend's ex-boyfriend in apparent act of self defense :: 07/23/2020
ELKTON, Md. — A man killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend Tuesday night after allegedly being attacked and threatened at a home in Cecil County.
Tennessee Self-Defense: Metro Police investigating self-defense claim in Nashville fatal shooting :: 07/23/2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Metro Police are investigating a self-defense claim in connection to a fatal shooting on Tuesday night.
Illinois Self-Defense: Man Stabs Assailant In Self-Defense At Sedgwick Brown Line Stop, Police Say :: 07/22/2020
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man stabbed an assailant who was attacking him early Tuesday at the Sedgwick Brown Line station on the city’s Near North Side, police said.
Louisiana Self-Defense: Customer armed with gun stops machete-wielding man who entered Metairie store :: 07/21/2020
A man who entered a Metairie convenience store armed with a machete and threatened an employee fled after he was confronted by a customer who was armed with a gun, according to authorities.
Texas Self-Defense: Machete-wielding man arrested in Moss Hill :: 07/21/2020
Robie Jay Brewer, 46, was arrested by the Liberty County sheriff’s deputies on Monday after he reportedly stood in the middle of SH 146 near Moss Hill and swung a large knife or machete at passing vehicles.
Mississippi Self-Defense: Biloxi resident fatally shoots intruder, police say :: 07/19/2020
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - One person is dead following an alleged early morning intrusion in Biloxi, police say.
Colorado Self-Defense: Colorado strip-club stabbing spree ends in suspect’s shooting death :: 07/18/2020
A suspect who went on a stabbing spree inside a Colorado strip club Friday night was later fatally shot by one of his victims, according to reports.
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