Defense Stories

Texas Self-Defense: 73-year-old Howard County man shoots robbery suspects :: 07/17/2020

HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two suspects were hospitalized after they were shot by an elderly man in Howard County.

Florida Self-Defense: Incident report released on July 4 shooting at Sandestin condo :: 07/16/2020

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has released an incident report on a July 4 shooting incident at the One Beach Club Drive Condominium at Sandestin Resort. The report was provided on July 10 in response to a public records request.

Georgia Self-Defense: One shot, multiple suspects arrested in weekend home invasion :: 07/16/2020

On Saturday night a 9-1-1 call was made following an incident in the Addington Bridge Road area of Macon County. An elderly man reported that he had answered his door to find what he believed to be a female wearing a “Covid mask” at his carport door but who kept her back to his view. When homeowner opened his door to see what the visitor wanted, another individual wearing a similar mask forced his way into the home. The elderly homeowner who was using a walker was able to retrieve a firearm from a basket attached to his walker. The victim stated he feared for his life and fired one time striking the suspect in the forearm. Both the male and female suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. The homeowner was unsure of the type or color vehicle the suspects were driving.

Indiana Self-Defense: Passing motorist fatally shot gunman who’d fired at 2 men, killing 1 in Brownsburg :: 07/16/2020

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (WISH) — A gunman launched an unprovoked attack Tuesday afternoon against two men who were working in the Brownsburg Cemetery, and the aggression ended with two of the three men dead, the town police department said late Wednesday night.

Texas Self-Defense: Neighbors relieved woman safe after killing abusive ex-boyfriend during alleged attempted attack :: 07/15/2020

SAN ANTONIO – Neighbors in a North Side community said they are relieved that a woman is safe after San Antonio police said she was forced to shoot and kill her abusive ex-boyfriend.

Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Shooting victim stopped accused killer's suicide attempt :: 07/14/2020

Heather Sue Campbell saved the life of her accused killer, Christopher T. Fernanders, one year ago, according to court documents.

The Four Rules of Firearm Safety :: 07/14/2020

The excitement of being a new gun owner is amazing. So many new challenges on the horizon, but as a new shooter there is a lot to take onboard. Probably the most important skill you develop is gun safety. Even if you do not intend on handling guns, understanding safety will prove invaluable if and when you find yourself in their presence.

Ohio Self-Defense: Cleveland police investigating after man shoots, kills dog that was attacking his pregnant girlfriend :: 07/12/2020

CLEVELAND — Cleveland police are investigating after a man shot and killed a dog after it attacked his pregnant girlfriend while she was taking it on a walk Saturday evening.

Virginia Self-Defense: Reston man shoots and kills intruder in apartment complex :: 07/11/2020

Fairfax County police are investigating a fatal shooting Friday night in Reston involving a tenant of an apartment building firing on a suspected intruder.

Florida Self-Defense: Three armed men broke into a gun enthusiast's home. The sheriff says he shot them one-by-one. :: 07/10/2020

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — An armed homeowner shot three men with guns who broke into his home, killing two of them and wounding the third.

Illinois Self-Defense: Prosecutors: Man who shot, killed another acted in self-defense :: 07/09/2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A man who shot and killed another in Springfield was acting in self-defense, prosecutors said.

Tennessee Self-Defense: Jefferson City Police: Legally armed good Samaritan stops assault :: 07/07/2020

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) – The Jefferson City Police Department said a good Samaritan stepped in and stopped an ongoing assault at a Bojangles on Broadway Boulevard.

Texas Self-Defense: Dallas mom shoots man who took her car with kids inside :: 07/05/2020

A woman shot a man who she says took her car at a southern Dallas gas station Wednesday night.

Arizona Self-Defense: Police identify gunman, make arrest following deadly triple shooting in Scottsdale :: 07/04/2020

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5) – Authorities in Scottsdale arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting that happened early Friday morning at a convenience store.

Texas Self-Defense: Woman asking crowd to quiet down leads to shooting, stabbing in Northeast El Paso :: 07/04/2020

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)– Northeast Regional command center officers responded to a shooting and stabbing on the Fourth of July.

Oklahoma Self-Defense: OCPD: Pregnant Woman Shoots Intruder At NW OKC Apartment :: 07/03/2020

The Oklahoma City Police Department said a pregnant woman shot an alleged intruder Friday in northwest Oklahoma City.

Tennessee Self-Defense: Police: Man shoots, kills burglar at South Nashville home :: 07/03/2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Police say they are classifying a deadly Nashville shooting as justifiable homicide after a man shot and killed a burglar in his home.

North Carolina Self-Defense: I aimed at the legs because I didn't wanna kill him: Chili's shooter claims self-defense :: 07/02/2020

FOREST CITY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man involved in a Forest City shooting is telling News 13 his side of the story.

Wisconsin Self-Defense: Dane Co. DA requests release for woman arrested in connection with homicide, says she likely acted in self-defense :: 07/01/2020

MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County District Attorney is requesting that the woman who allegedly shot and killed a man Wednesday be released from jail without charges because she was likely acting in self defense.

Texas Self-Defense: Clerk fatally shoots gunman who tried to pass fake $20 bill and then shot at him: HPD :: 06/30/2020

"We’re thinking that the bullet that the robber or suspect fired was only a few inches away from him," police said.

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