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Maryland Self-Defense: Man, 62, fatally shoots intruder in Northeast Baltimore :: 11/18/2017
A 62-year-old man fatally shot an intruder who broke into his Northeast Baltimore apartment and tried to rob him at knifepoint, Baltimore Police said.
Michigan Self-Defense: Man holds Michigan shooting suspect at gunpoint, tells him to get on the ground :: 11/17/2017
ORTONVILLE, Mich. (WXYZ) - The man accused of shooting his estranged wife and her friend at an apartment complex in Ortonville, Michigan is behind bars this morning thanks to the quick-thinking action of a resident and law enforcement.
Georgia Self-Defense: Deputies: Pastor defends family, shoots burglar :: 11/16/2017
A Cherokee County pastor grabbed his gun and fought back to protect his wife and three children after deputies said a burglar broke into his home.
Mississippi Self-Defense: Suspected burglar held at gunpoint by homeowner :: 11/16/2017
Rankin County deputies found the suspect broke into 7 of homeowners vehicles
Kentucky Self-Defense: Armed Kentucky homeowner halts alleged thief with gun, 150-pound Great Dane :: 11/15/2017
A gun and 150-pound dog named Tank were all the help one Kentucky homeowner needed this weekend to stop an unwelcome house guest.
Tennessee Self-Defense: Home Invasion Suspect Arrested In Robertson County :: 11/15/2017
GREENBRIER, Tenn. - A home invasion suspect has been arrested in Robertson County after a cross-county manhunt got underway overnight.
New York Self-Defense: Repairman shoots would-be robber :: 11/14/2017
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The man who police said tried to rob a repairman at gunpoint Friday night on Sixth Street, only to get shot himself, was arraigned Monday.
California Self-Defense: Suspect shot dead trying to rob liquor store :: 11/13/2017
An attempted robbery at a liquor store in Whittier, California, on Monday night left one suspect dead and a second suspect on the run.
Michigan Self-Defense: Shooting victim returns fire at suspect :: 11/12/2017
FLINT, MI - A shooting victim Saturday night in Flint managed to fire a shot back at his alleged assailant, according to police.
Utah Self-Defense: Shooting investigation: Two teens tried to rob off-duty West Valley police officer - but likely didn't know he was a cop :: 11/12/2017
Two teens accused of shooting and wounding a man during an attempted robbery last week likely didn’t know their intended victim was an off-duty West Valley City officer, police said on Tuesday.
Florida Self-Defense: Man Shot After Allegedly Stabbing Miami Barbershop Owner Dies :: 11/10/2017
The man accused of stabbing a Miami barbershop owner, who in turn shot his alleged attacker, has died from his injuries, police said.
Florida Self-Defense: Hero dad stops attempted kidnapping of daughter: police :: 11/09/2017
A father in Florida is being credited with thwarting an attempted kidnapping of his 17-year-old daughter, firing shots as four teen suspects tried to break into his garage, police said.
California Self-Defense: Woman Defends Self, Property Against Robber :: 11/03/2017
A residential robber is on the run, after being shot with a BB gun by a female, home alone and acting in self defense.
New Jersey Self-Defense: Resident shoots, kills armed intruder during struggle, cops say :: 11/02/2017
BELLEVILLE -- A resident fatally shot an armed intruder during a struggle with the would-be burglar late Tuesday in Belleville that also left the homeowner wounded, authorities said.
Mississippi Self-Defense: Desoto County deputies investigating armed home invasion :: 11/01/2017
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — Officials say two robbers are on the loose, accused of invading an 89-year-old man's home in broad daylight and getting away with a lot of his personal belongings.
Arkansas Self-Defense: Marion woman shoots, kills 19-year-old who broke into home :: 10/31/2017
MARION, Ark. — A woman shot a home intruder Sunday morning, killing the 19-year-old man, authorities said.
California Self-Defense: Panorama City resident opens fire on intruders during violent home invasion :: 10/27/2017
PANORAMA CITY, Cailf. (KABC) -- A homeowner opened fire on armed intruders during a home invasion early Thursday morning in Panorama City.
South Carolina Self-Defense: Trail of blood led police to burglary suspect shot by woman, police say :: 10/27/2017
Trail of blood led police to burglary suspect shot by woman, police say
Texas Self-Defense: Witness shoots Fort Worth carjacking suspect :: 10/27/2017
FORT WORTH, Texas - A Good Samaritan who witnessed a carjacking in Fort Worth took matters into his own hands by shooting the suspect.
Iowa Self-Defense: Police: Intruder shot twice while breaking into Iowa apartment :: 10/26/2017
SAC CITY | A man allegedly breaking into a Sac City apartment was shot twice by a resident inside Wednesday.
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