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Florida Self-Defense: ECSO: No Charges Will Be Filed In Stand Your Ground Shooting :: 05/05/2021

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says charges won’t be filed against the person that shot and killed an intruder inside an Ensley home Tuesday afternoon.

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Michigan Self-Defense: White suspects charged in alleged racially motivated home invasion of black family :: 05/04/2021

Three white people allegedly threatened to kill a black family — including two children — during a violent home invasion in Michigan, prosecutors said.

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Oklahoma Self-Defense: Employee at Oklahoma marijuana dispensary shoots, kills armed robbery suspect :: 05/03/2021

ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) – Authorities in southern Oklahoma are investigating a shooting at a marijuana dispensary.

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Arizona Self-Defense: Tucson police: Bystander shoots, kills man assaulting woman in parking lot :: 04/30/2021

A bystander who police said helped a woman who was being assaulted by her boyfriend shot and killed the man in a bank parking lot Wednesday night.

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Colorado Self Defense: Woman shoots man in the head to defend herself according to Colorado Springs Police :: 04/30/2021

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs Police were called to a shooting early Friday morning.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Lycoming Township Man Claims Shooting Was In Self-Defense :: 04/30/2021

Lycoming Township (Lycoming County) - A domestic violence incident resulted in Brian Miller, 44, of Hughesville, being shot and killed inside the Fairlawn Trailer Court yesterday evening.

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Florida Self-Defense: Man trying to burglarize Ocala home held at gunpoint by homeowner :: 04/28/2021

A woman held a man at gunpoint after he tried breaking into her residence, the Marion County Sheriff's Office reported. The man was arrested once deputies arrived.

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Texas Self-Defense: Houston-area gun owner, wife fend off hammer-attack suspect :: 04/28/2021

Longtime NASA employee David DeHoyos of Texas says he knew what to do when he heard a burglary suspect downstairs in his house earlier this month.

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South Carolina SelfA disorderly call to an apartment on Saturday morning left a 19-year-old shot and dead, Rock Hill Police Department said. Officials said the s-Defense: 19-year-old shot and killed in Rock Hill; officials said shooting was in self-defense :: 04/24/2021

A disorderly call to an apartment on Saturday morning left a 19-year-old shot and dead, Rock Hill Police Department said. Officials said the shooting was in result of self-defense and the defense of others. 

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Ohio Self-Defense: Hartsgrove Township homeowner shoots 26-year-old armed robber in the chest :: 04/23/2021

HARTSGROVE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - A 26-year-old Ashtabula man who opened fire during an armed robbery is in critical condition after the homeowner shot him, the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Teen charged as adult in Jeannette shooting; 2nd shooter acted in defense, DA says :: 04/23/2021

A 16-year-old boy is charged as an adult with attempted homicide for an incident in which, police say, he shot a 17-year-old boy in Jeannette during an argument earlier this month.

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California Self-Defense: Man stops gunman in Lakehead double-shooting :: 04/19/2021

Trent King from Redding thought he would have a nice trip with a friend to the Salt Creek Boat Ramp in Lakehead Sunday morning until he heard gunshots.

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Texas Self-Defense: Pearland homeowner shoots hammer-wielding intruder :: 04/18/2021

A hammer-wielding home invasion suspect was shot by a homeowner Saturday night, ending an attack on two people inside, police said.

It happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of North Houston Avenue.Officers were called to the home for a report of a burglary in progress at the home and found three people with injuries.
The suspect forced their way into the back of the home and started attacking the residents with a hammer, according to police. That's when the homeowner opened fire, hitting the suspect multiple times.

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Indiana Self-Defense: Armed shopper fires gun in Beech Grove Walmart after shoplifter pulls weapon on security guard :: 04/17/2021

BEECH GROVE — Police say an armed shopper prevented a Walmart security guard in Beech Grove from being seriously injured on Saturday afternoon after he fired his gun.

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Indiana Self-Defense: Police: Man licensed to carry fired shots at armed shoplifter in Beech Grove Walmart :: 04/17/2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Police were called to the Walmart store in Beech Grove this afternoon after shots were fired. The store is located at 4650 S. Emerson Ave. which is just south of I-465.

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North Carolina Self Defense: North Carolina man throws rabid bobcat after it attacks wife :: 04/17/2021

BURGAW, N.C. (WVLT) -A North Carolina couple had quite the morning on Friday, April 9.

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Suspect armed with hammer shot by homeowner in Lucerne Valley :: 04/16/2021

LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 27-year-old suspect armed with a hammer was shot by a homeowner after forcing entry into her home.

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Colorado Self Defense: Man found dead in east Springs hours after violating restraining order :: 04/14/2021

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A man suspected in a stalking incident Monday night was found dead the following day in a Colorado Springs neighborhood.

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Kentucky Self Defense: Woman Shoots Man Breaking Into Her Apartment :: 04/14/2021

LEXINGTON, KENTUCY – A man is now behind bars after being shot during a burglary early Tuesday morning. A 911 call was received around 3:30 a.m. from a woman who reported shooting at a man who was breaking into her apartment in the 500 block of Hollow Creek Road, just off Russell Cave Road.

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New York Self Defense: One Of Two Men Shot After Forcing Way Into Area Home, Beat Residents, Police Say :: 04/14/2021

One of two men was shot after the duo allegedly forced their way into a home to confront the resident about a previous altercation.

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