Defense Stories

Arizona Self-Defense: Homeowner shoots, kills man during break-in at Phoenix house, police say :: 10/06/2023

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- An investigation is underway after an intruder was shot and killed by a homeowner late Thursday night. According to police, a man was trying to break into a home near 17th Avenue and Camelback Road just before 11 p.m. The homeowner then reportedly pulled out a gun and shot him in the chest during the break-in. The suspect was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, but later died.

Oklahoma Self-Defense: Homeowner shoots suspect who tried breaking into Midwest City house, police say :: 09/27/2023

The suspect ran from the scene and was later found

Washington Self-Defense: Would-be burglars armed with 'billy club' pick the wrong farmer to try to rob: 'I will shoot' :: 09/25/2023

'I just started yelling to get down,' the Washington farmer recounted

Georgia Self-Defense: Ohio murder suspect shot by Fayette County man defending his family during home invasion :: 09/15/2023

Murder suspect shot during home invasion

Arizona Self-Defense: West Phoenix attempted home invasion leaves one injured :: 09/09/2023

A 35-year-old suspect allegedly tried to force his way into a home he had no connection to, police say.

Illinois Self-Defense: Homeowner Shoots Suspected Home Invader Twice, Critically Injuring Him :: 09/08/2023

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — In a typically tranquil neighborhood in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin area, an incident unfolded around noon on Monday, leaving a man in critical condition. Police were alerted to an alleged home intrusion on the 2100 block of North Meade. The 35-year-old suspect supposedly trespassed into a residence, leading the 26-year-old homeowner to shoot him twice in self-defense.

Louisiana Self-Defense: Armed Robber Hails Wrong Ride: Driver Hands Over Bullets, Not Bills :: 09/08/2023

METAIRIE, LA – A 23-year-old man thought a taxi cab driver would be an easy target, only to learn the hard way that you never know who is legally armed.

Texas Self-Defense: Woman acquitted in Round Rock shooting death of former Jasper man :: 09/08/2023

The Austin American Statesman is reporting that a jury in Williamson County has acquitted a woman on a murder charge in the June 2019 shooting death in Round Rock of a former Jasper man. Jurors found Ty’Esha Tanner not guilty of murdering 40-year-old Justin Silas.

Connecticut Self-Defense: Homeowner Shoots Robber In The Face During Attempted Burglary :: 09/05/2023

BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT — In Bloomfield on Thursday, a confrontation ensued following an attempted car burglary, leaving both a homeowner and the suspected thief injured. At around 5 a.m., police responded to Cottage Grove Circle due to reports of a car break-in and subsequent gunfire.

"He saved our lives": Iowa man cleared of charges after shooting man armed with knife :: 09/04/2023

After several months of investigation, police and prosecutors in Polk County, Iowa have concluded the same thing that eyewitnesses have been saying since May: an armed citizen was justified in shooting and killing a man who was threatening several people with a knife at an apartment complex.

Wanted man shot by armed citizen after breaking into Pennsylvania home :: 09/04/2023

A man already wanted by authorities for a felony burglar charge is now in custody thanks to an armed and alert homeowner in Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Louisiana Self-Defense: Man who tried to rob Metairie cab driver at gunpoint shot, killed :: 08/24/2023

The man killed was identified as 23-year-old Gerald Pope.

Michigan Self-Defense:No Charges for Concealed Carrier Who Shot Alleged Robber While Holding Six-Pack :: 08/22/2023

The concealed carry permit holder who shot an alleged robber while holding a six-pack of beer in Cassopolis, Michigan, will face no charges.

Texas man fires at suspects posing as maintenance workers through front door :: 08/22/2023

Dallas police officers responded to scene, found 13 bullet casings

Arizona Self-Defense: Woman kills registered sex offender trying to break into her home :: 08/18/2023

Here’s another defensive gun use that groups like Moms Demand Action will completely ignore. Authorities in Pima County, Arizona say a woman shot and killed a man with a lengthy criminal history who was trying to break into her home last week, protecting herself from what could easily have been a violent encounter.

California Self-Defense: San Francisco Jury Acquits Woman of Stabbing Man Who Sent Revenge Porn to Her Children :: 08/18/2023

A San Francisco woman was acquitted by a jury of stabbing a man she said stalked her and sent revenge porn to her teenage children, the city's public defender's office said.

Texas Self-Defense: 2 alleged robbers killed in confrontation with business owner in east Houston, police say :: 08/18/2023

Two people, who authorities suggested may have been involved in a robbery, were fatally shot Wednesday by a business owner, according to Houston police.

Louisiana Self-Defense: Armed citizen shoots intruder after he climbs through her window and assaults guest :: 08/14/2023

A man in Hammond, Louisiana allegedly told police he’d taken drugs before getting the not-so-bright idea to invade a home this week; an action that ended with a trip to the hospital and a stay in the local jail.

California Self-Defense: 75-year-old 'superwoman' uses gun to defend against home invasion during 20-shot gun battle in crime-plagued Oakland: 'We're tired of the lawlessness' :: 08/03/2023

A 75-year-old California woman used a gun in self-defense during a home invasion in crime-plagued Oakland. The armed home invaders retreated after being confronted by the strapped homeowner.

Michigan Self-Defense: Armed robbery suspect shot several times by customer at Cassopolis gas station :: 07/28/2023

The Village of Cassopolis Police Department responded to an armed robbery at a gas station Thursday, where a male suspect was shot several times.

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