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California Self-Defense: Four arrested in attempted Upland smash and grab jewelry store robbery :: 01/01/2022

Four of five men suspected in an attempted “smash-and-grab” robbery of an Upland jewelry store Thursday, Dec. 30, have been arrested, authorities said.

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Florida Self-Defense: Man uses concealed carry gun to shoot teen while being robbed, Tampa police say :: 12/30/2021

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa police are investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old dead at the Takomah Trail Park in Tampa on Tuesday.

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Boy, 16, dead after robbery, shooting at Tampa’s Takomah Trail Park :: 12/29/2021

TAMPA — A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed at Takomah Trail Park Tuesday after a group of people, including the teen, shot and robbed another person, according to the Tampa Police Department.

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North Carolna Self=Defense:Winston-Salem police arrest man shot during attempted robbery of Family Dollar store :: 12/24/2021

Winston-Salem man who was shot during an attempted robbery of a Family Dollar store has been arrested, authorities said Friday.

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illinois Self Defense: State Sen. Kimberly Lightford’s husband exchanged gunfire with at least one suspect during carjacking earlier this week, police say :: 12/23/2021

State Sen. Kimberly Lightford’s husband had a gun and exchanged shots with at least one of the suspects when the couple was carjacked earlier this week in suburban Broadview, authorities disclosed on Thursday.

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Missouri Self Defense: Three teens charged in St. Louis Park, Edina carjackings :: 12/23/2021

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has brought formal charges Monday against three Minneapolis teens accused of carjackings across Edina and St. Louis Park amid a surge in carjacking-related incidents across the Twin Cities metro throughout the pandemic. 

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Pennsylvania Self Defense: 14-year-old Defends his Mom at Work from Three Robbers :: 12/23/2021

U.S.A.-(AmmoLand.com)- -(AmmoLand.com)- We start with this news story from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it was covered by local news outlet NBC10 Philadelphia.

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Pennsylvania Self Defense: Elderly Pennsylvania man shoots, kills half-naked home intruder who assaulted his wife, police say :: 12/23/2021

An elderly homeowner in Pennsylvania shot and killed a half-naked home intruder after the intruder attacked him and his wife, authorities say.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Naked intruder shot to death after assaulting elderly couple in their home, police say :: 12/22/2021

State police received numerous calls Wednesday morning about a man acting erratically in the 800 block of Green Springs Road in Berwick Township, near Abbottstown. He was trying to enter an occupied home and banging on cars on the road, forcing traffic to stop.

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California Self Defense: Man shot, killed after breaking into ex-girlfriend's home :: 12/20/2021

Officials in Garden Grove, California are investigating a shooting that left a 46-year old man dead, but at the moment it doesn’t appear the shooter will be facing any charges.

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Minnesota Self-Defense: Three teens charged in St, Louis Park, Edina carjackings :: 12/20/2021

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has brought formal charges Monday against three Minneapolis teens accused of carjackings across Edina and St. Louis Park amid a surge in carjacking-related incidents across the Twin Cities metro throughout the pandemic. 

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Florida Self-Defense: Homeowner shoots, critically wounds suspected intruder in Polk County, deputies say :: 12/16/2021

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Authorities say a Polk County homeowner opened fire on a man who allegedly broke into his home on Wednesday afternoon.

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Illinois Self-Defense: Concealed-carry holder fatally shoots dog that attacked jogger in St. Charles :: 12/16/2021

ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Two dogs that attacked a female jogger Monday afternoon in west suburban St. Charles have been killed.

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Indiana Self Defense: Lawrence police: Teen shot while trying to rob pawn shop employee :: 12/15/2021

INDIANAPOLIS — A teenager is in “serious condition” after he was shot while he and two others tried to rob an employee outside a pawn shop on Indianapolis’ east side, according to the Lawrence Police Department.

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Texas Self Defense: Woman shoots ex-boyfriend after he breaks into her apartment, police say :: 12/15/2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police say a man was shot by his ex-girlfriend three times overnight in southeast Houston, but he is the one who will likely face charges.

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Georgia Self Defense: 'I shot him': How 49-year-old Augusta mom greeted burglar :: 12/13/2021

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re learning more today about how a south Augusta resident greeted an intruder with gunshots over the weekend — sending him scurrying.

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North Carolina Self-Defense: 911 calls released after Grimsley student killed in vape shop robbery :: 12/13/2021

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Guilford County Schools officials said a 17-year-old boy who was killed during a vape shop robbery was a student at Grimsley High School. 

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Texas Self-Defense: Texas woman shoots, kills man during attempted robbery: authorities :: 12/13/2021

Houston woman shot and killed a man during a Sunday morning alleged robbery attempt that authorities believe may have been drug-related, according to the sheriff’s office. 

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California Self-Defense: Man In 50's Shoots And Kills Armed Suspect After Attempted Robbery In Exposition Park :: 12/11/2021

EXPOSITION PARK (CBSLA) –  Police are investigating after an armed suspect was shot and killed following an attempted robbery early Saturday morning in Exposition Park, outside a home on 35th Place, near Normandie Avenue.

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Texas Self-Defense: Dallas Pizza Delivery Driver Shoots, Kills 15-Year-Old Armed Suspect Who Tried To Rob Him :: 12/11/2021

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – For the second time this week, a delivery driver was attacked in northeast Dallas. This time, however, the delivery driver fired at the suspects, killing one and critically injuring another.

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