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Alabama Self-Defense: Man shot and killed, woman defended herself in Chunchula shooting :: 02/17/2020
UPDATE: (2/17/2020 11:30AM)– MCSO says a man was shot and killed on Clebourne Court in Chunchula Monday after a woman claims he attacked her with a rifle.
Chile Self-Defense: Yoga instructor from Texas kills 2 robbers in Chile with gun hidden under her pillow :: 02/17/2020
A 61-year-old yoga instructor originally from Texas fatally shot two robbers who broke into her home in Chile this week.
California Self-Defense: Detectives: Golden Stop Liquor Shooting Self-defense :: 02/14/2020
Detectives investigating the Golden Stop Liquor shooting that occurred Feb. 2 believe the store owner acted in self-defense when he reportedly shot and killed a suspect during a robbery.
Nevada Self-Defense: RPD: 2 teenage suspects shot after breaking into house a second time :: 02/12/2020
On Saturday, Feb. 8, two teenagers broke into a home on the 900 block of Bates Avenue, beat up a 14-year-old inside, robbed the house and threatened to "return and inflict further harm," according to the Reno Police Department.
North Carolina Self-Defense: Raleigh coin shop owner recovering after being shot amid shootout with robbers :: 02/12/2020
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A 71-year-old Raleigh coin shop owner is recovering after being shot in the arm during an armed robbery Tuesday, his family said.
Alaska Self-Defense: Willow Man Jailed after being Shot in Shoulder Monday Morning :: 02/10/2020
Alaska State Troopers report that a Willow man was arrested on Misconduct Involving Weapons and Assault charges after he was treated for a gunshot wound just after midnight on Monday morning.
Texas Self-Defense: Texas ice cream shop owners fight back, fire shots at robber :: 02/10/2020
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A husband-and-wife team did not stand idly by when a man attempted to rob their Texas ice cream shop.
Illinois Self-Defense: Salem man held at gunpoint by homeowner after allegedly breaking into residence near Lake Centralia :: 02/09/2020
A 20-year-old Salem man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a home early Sunday morning near Lake Centralia and being held at gunpoint by one of the occupants until a Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy arrived.
Louisiana Self-Defense: Couple arrested after allegedly shooting at four people :: 02/08/2020
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man and woman are facing charges after allegedly shooting at four people.
North Carolina Self-Defense: Dad tackles burglar after hearing daughter scream, holds him at gunpoint until deputies arrive :: 02/07/2020
LINCOLNTON, N.C. (WBTV) - A father and homeowner “turned the tables” on a home invasion suspect and held him at gunpoint until deputies arrived, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
California Self-Defense: Homeowner Kills Home Invader Posing as Sheriff's Deputy :: 02/06/2020
A family in Tulare County, California, is lucky to be alive after a gunfight broke out when home invaders pretending to be sheriff's deputies attempted to gain entry to their home earlier this week.
Oklahoma Self-Defense: Oklahoma homeowner kills suspected intruder in self-defense, police say :: 02/05/2020
An Oklahoma homeowner fatally shot a home-invasion suspect in Tulsa Saturday in self-defense, officials have reportedly determined.
California Self-Defense: Brisbane homeowner shoots and kills intruder, police say :: 02/04/2020
BRISBANE, Calif. (KGO) -- A quiet neighborhood in Brisbane was blocked off with police tape Monday night after what appears to be a home invasion that turned deadly.
Missouri Self-Defense: Police: 22-year-old turns the tables on would-be carjacker, fights back :: 02/03/2020
ST. LOUIS – A would-be carjacker fled for his life after his intended target retrieved a gun and fired shots at him.
Michigan Self-Defense: Woman shoots man trying to break into her Detroit apartment :: 02/01/2020
DETROIT – Someone trying to break into an apartment on Detroit’s west side early Friday and left with a gunshot wound.
Florida Self-Defense: Lyft driver pulls gun in self defense after Cape Coral man pulls knife :: 01/30/2020
When a Cape Coral man pulled a knife on a rideshare driver on Tuesday morning, the victim retrieved his firearm in self-defense and forced the suspect out of the car, authorities said.
Ohio Self-Defense: Man shoots attacker in self-defense in Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood, police say :: 01/29/2020
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A 24-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound after he attacked another man on the street Tuesday afternoon in the city’s Slavic Village neighborhood, police said.
Florida Self-Defense: Victims thank good Samaritan who helped save their lives by opening fire at the man chasing them :: 01/26/2020
A big “thank you” to a good Samaritan who helped save the lives of four people.
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Armed robber fatally shot at strip mall in case of self defense, Lehigh County DA says :: 01/25/2020
The person pronounced dead in an armed robbery and shooting Thursday night in Allentown was the perpetrator of a robbery spree, authorities announced.
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Boy Justified In Fatal Stabbing Of Home Invasion Suspect In Allentown :: 01/25/2020
ALLENTOWN, N.J. (AP) – A juvenile who fatally stabbed a man who was attempting a home invasion robbery was justified in using deadly force because he acted in self-defense, authorities have determined. Luis Nieves, 48, forced open the door of an Allentown home around 5:30 p.m. Sunday and started attacking the youth, who lived in the home, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney’s office.
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