Defense Stories

Kentucky Self-Defense: Girl video calls dad after stranger enters home :: 07/27/2021

A local girl was enjoying a summer afternoon at home Monday when she was faced with any parent’s nightmare — a home intruder. While a frightening situation full of uncertainties, the girl kept her cool and worked to keep her other family members safe until help arrived. For that, she is being praised for her bravery and her father has thanked local law enforcement for their help as he shared his account of the situation in a social media post.

Florida Self-Defense: Man arrested for shooting toward a crowd; bystander shoots back :: 07/25/2021

A man was arrested after being accused of shooting toward a crowd before a bystander returned fire.

Illinois Self-Defense: 16-year-old boy shot, arrested during confrontation in Douglas :: 07/25/2021

A 41-year-old man was standing near his vehicle Sunday in the 2900 block of South State Street when he was approached by a teenage boy with a handgun

Ohio Self-Defense: Woman fatally shoots man, says she was assaulted, Cleveland police say :: 07/25/2021

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Police are investigating after a man was shot to death by a woman who says the victim was assaulting her.

Rhode Island Self-Defense: Couple Shot During Apparent Targeted Attack On Family During Outdoor Party, Armed Son Fires Back :: 07/25/2021

CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND — A couple in their 40’s was wounded after being shot in an apparent targeted walk-by shooting Thursday night. Police officers were dispatched to Harris Avenue just after 9 p.m. for reported gunshots. Upon arrival, they located a 40-year-old male and a 44-year-old female with gunshot wounds, according to Police Chief Col. Michael Winquist.

Virginia Self Defense: Homeowner shoots and kills armed man in Woodbridge :: 07/23/2021

A homeowner in Woodbridge shot and killed an armed man as he came toward the front door of her home, according to authorities.

California Self-Defense: 'These People Came Into His Residence': Yolo County Homeowner Shoots Home Intruders, Killing 1 :: 07/21/2021

GUINDA (CBS13) – A burglary in Yolo County didn’t go as planned for intruders.

California Self-Defense: Brazen Daytime Robbery Captured on Video :: 07/20/2021

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department's Wilshire Division detectives are asking for the public's help in finding the victim and witnesses to assist in this attempt robbery where shots were fired by the victim. Detectives have recovered surveillance video which captured this incident in detail.

Texas Self-Defense: E. Houston resident describes shooting with car thieves :: 07/18/2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A resident east of downtown Houston exchanged gunfire overnight with a group of would-be car thieves.

It happened in the area of Nagle and Capitol Street and involved at least three men, the resident said.

California Self-Defense: Santa Clara homeowner shoots alleged prowler who kicked open door :: 07/17/2021

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - A 51-year-old Santa Clara homeowner shot an alleged prowler who police say was sneaking around in the backyard and then broke a window and kicked in the back door to get in.

Tennessee Self-Defense: No charges filed so far in Road Rage shooting Wednesday night :: 07/15/2021

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Investigators say a fatal shooting last night at a traffic intersection was a case of road rage.

Alabama Self-Defense: Man fatally shot identified in Toney homicide investigation :: 07/12/2021

TONEY, Ala. (WAFF) - UPDATE: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man fatally shot in Toney early Monday morning.

Missouri Self-Defense: Caught on camera: Gunfire erupts when West County homeowner confronts burglar :: 07/10/2021

Eureka police are investigating after a homeowner confronted a burglar rifling through his truck and it turned violent.

Texas Self-Defense: Dallas police say man shot, killed 27-year-old in self-defense :: 07/10/2021

DALLAS — Dallas police say a 27-year-old man is dead after being fatally shot by another man following a violent argument Saturday morning.

California Self-Defense: San Francisco Police Arrest Burglary Suspect 21-136 :: 07/09/2021

On July 6, 2021, at approximately 10:20 am, SFPD officers responded to the 1600 block of Folsom Street regarding a hot prowl burglary in progress. While they were en route, dispatchers advised officers that shots had been fired at the location.

Oregon Self-Defense: Homeowner shoots, kills distraught man who tried to break in and threatened family near Battle Ground, deputies say :: 07/09/2021

A homeowner shot and killed a distraught stranger who got past a locked gate, tried to push his way into the house and threatened to hurt the family inside, Clark County sheriff’s officials said Friday.

North Carolina: Father not charged after shooting son during altercation, deputies say :: 07/08/2021

Deputies are investigating a shooting near Rosman involving a father and son.

California Self-Defense: California man shoots and kills armed intruder who kicked his door down: police :: 07/07/2021

A California man in his 60s shot and killed a 27-year-old armed man who broke into his house on Tuesday morning, according to the Fairfield Police Department.

California Self-Defense: California homeowner shoots, kills suspected intruder: sheriff's office :: 07/06/2021

A suspected home intruder has died after initiating a shoot-out with a rural California homeowner, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.

California Self-Defense: Home intruder with semi-automatic handgun shot, killed by Fairfield homeowner :: 07/06/2021

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — In the third similar incident in the local area within a week, a homeowner has shot and killed a home intruder.

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