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Tennessee Self-Defense: One man killed in Tuesday morning 'self-defense' shooting in Brownsville :: 12/19/2019
One man died in a domestic Brownsville shooting Tuesday morning that has since been ruled an act of self-defense.
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: FedEx Driver Fatally Shoots Suspect During Armed Robbery In Northeast Philadelphia :: 12/18/2019
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police say a FedEx driver fatally shot a suspect during an attempted robbery in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. on the 600 block of Unruh Avenue in the city’s Lawndale neighborhood.
Texas Self-Defense: Brazen daytime home invasion stopped by wife with gun; HPD looking for suspects :: 12/18/2019
HOUSTON — Houston Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division hope someone will recognize the men caught on surveillance video in a brazen daytime robbery.
11 More Examples of How Firearms Save Gun Owners Lives, Property :: 12/17/2019
At a time when some gun control advocates appear intent on painting lawful gun ownership as a danger to society, and the Second Amendment as little more than an outdated protection of a person’s right to hunt, it’s important to remember the regular role armed citizens play in defending inalienable rights.
California Self-Defense: Myrtletown Card Shop Owner Fires Gun at Would-be Robbers; HCSO Releases Suspects' Descriptions :: 12/17/2019
On Dec. 17, 2019, at about 4:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 1600 block of Myrtle Avenue, in the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka, for the report of a robbery in progress with shots fired.
Ohio Self-Defense: Four teens charged with murder in foiled robbery plot :: 12/17/2019
TURTLECREEK TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Four teens were arrested Tuesday in connection to the murder of Mason Trudics of Centerville, Ohio.
Texas Self-Defense: Car wash owner fatally shoots relative who attacked him with bat, police say :: 12/16/2019
SAN ANTONIO – A man was fatally shot after he attacked his relative with a baseball bat at his own car wash.
Illinois Self-Defense: Battered woman shoots father of her child in self-defense. He gets out on bond; she stays in jail for not having concealed carry license. :: 12/14/2019
A 29-year-old woman told police in Decatur, Illinois, that the 33-year-old father of her child battered her while she was inside her vehicle Sunday evening, the Herald & Review reported.
Michigan Self-Defense: Veteran Foils Mass Shooting by Tackling Alleged Gunman :: 12/14/2019
A military veteran in Kalamazoo, Michigan, foiled a mass shooting Saturday morning by tackling the alleged gunman to the ground.
Texas Self-Defense: Young robbery suspect shot dead by Houston man, police say :: 12/13/2019
One of two young robbery suspects was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in east Houston early Friday morning, according to police.
New York Self-Defense: Dutchess County Man Killed, Shooter Claims Self-Defense, Police Say :: 12/11/2019
A Dutchess County man says he gunned down a Poughkeepsie man in self-defense.
Indiana Self-Defense: Indiana homeowner shoots through front door to keep would-be intruders out :: 12/10/2019
An Indiana homeowner on a recent afternoon scared away two men who tried to gain entry into his home after singing Christmas carols outside, a report on Monday said.
Illinois Self-Defense: Woman allegedly shoots child's father in self-defense :: 12/09/2019
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WCCU) — A Decatur woman shot her child's father in an act of self defense, according to police.
Michigan Self-Defense: Gas station attacker had been acting suspicious at another business :: 12/09/2019
A man who allegedly attacked a gas station attendant in Macomb Township before he was shot several times had earlier been questioned about suspicious behavior at another area business, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Michigan Self-Defense: CPL holder shoots man trying to rob in him Detroit :: 12/07/2019
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man walking on Detroit's west side was carrying his gun and his CPL when someone tried to rob him. He used his gun and the attempted robber in the street.
Florida Self-Defense: Body found in backyard after Brevard resident said he shot at 2 men trying to break into home :: 12/06/2019
Brevard County sheriff’s investigators are reviewing a deadly shooting that happened after a resident said two masked men tried to break into his home Wednesday in Central Brevard, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Michigan Self-Defense: Employee shot gunman during Kalamazoo liquor store robbery, police say :: 12/05/2019
KALAMAZOO, MI -- An employee at Bronco Liquor shot a man attempting to rob the store at gunpoint Thursday, Dec. 5. The suspected robber sustained non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound to the arm, Kalamazoo County Sheriff Undersheriff Jim VanDyken said.
Georgia Self-Defense: Hinesville Police identify alleged convenience store robber :: 12/03/2019
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - A convenience store clerk shot and killed a man allegedly trying to rob the Kwik-Way Foodmart on Elma G. Miles Parkway on Monday night, according to the Hinesville Police Department.
Oklahoma Self-Defense: Armed citizen allegedly stops charging car following chaotic theft in Moore :: 12/02/2019
MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - The chaotic scene following a theft at a Moore Best Buy was brought to an end by a bystander with a concealed carry permit.
Illinois Self-Defense: Man shoots would-be robber in Austin :: 12/01/2019
A 30-year-old man fired shots at and struck a would-be robber Sunday in Austin on the West Side.
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