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Man killed in Schiller Park road rage shootout ID'd; CCL holder fired in self-defense, police say
A 19-year-old Streamwood man has been identified after he was fatally shot by a man with a valid FOID and CCL Tuesday evening in the northwest suburbs, Schiller Park police said. No charges will be filed.
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Disabled Vietnam veteran shoots, kills home intruder
Danny Ricketts told KOB 4 the sound of his bedroom window sliding open woke him up. Then, all he saw was a shadow with a knife.
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Norwalk business owner shoots and kills attempted burglary suspect
A business owner shot an attempted burglary suspect in the Norwalk area and two other suspects were taken into custody Tuesday morning.
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Man shoots, kills attempted robber in North Austin: APD
A man shot and killed another man who, he said, tried to rob him with a knife in North Austin, police said.
In Brief: Riverton Homeowner Shoots Apparent Burglar
Preliminary evidence suggests a Riverton, Wyoming, homeowner shot and wounded a man in his 20s late Friday night. The man was allegedly trying to…
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State police investigating robbery after suspect was shot by homeowner in Fayette County
A robber refused to leave the home and the homeowner shot him twice.
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Man shot after breaking into a storage facility in Van Wert
A man was shot by the owner of a storage garage after he broke into the facility early Monday morning. According to the Van Wert Police chief, just before one
Cerritos Homeowner Shoots Suspected Burglar
A homeowner in Cerritos took matters into his own hands and shot a suspected home intruder Saturday afternoon.
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Intruder fatally shot by resident during apparent break in says MPD - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford Police Department (MPD) has released information regarding the fatal shooting Saturday evening. The incident happened at an apartment complex in the 400 block of Berrydale Road. MPD says one resident fired on an intruder in self-defense. Medford Police says officers...
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Alleged intruder shot dead by licensed firearm holder in Mandeville - Jamaica Observer
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — An alleged intruder was fatally shot by a licensed firearm holder in the upscale community of Ingleside in Mandeville, Manchester on Saturday. Residents told Observer Online that about 6:00 pm, the firearm holder returned to his home and saw the intruder inside. The...
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Police: Man shoots, kills intruder in self-defense
Scott City Police said a homeowner called 911 on Saturday afternoon to report that someone kicked in his back door and he shot the intruder.
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Suspect airlifted after being shot during attempted carjacking in Tazewell County
FALLS MILLS, VA (WVNS) — A suspect was airlifted to a hospital after a shooting in the Falls Mills area of Tazewell County. According to a press release from the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Cody Dailey, of Bluefield, West Virginia, was airlifted after being shot by a good...
Cincinnati gas station clerk shoots, kills alleged would-be robber
It happened around 3 a.m. near the intersection of Reading Road and Tennessee Avenue in Paddock Hills.
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Man shot in self-defense case at The Flats in Pensacola charged with battery
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The man shot atThe Flats at Ninth Avenue apartment complex in Pensacola Thursday morning is charged with misdeamenor battery.
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Deputies: Homeowner shoots, kills suspect in Florence County home invasion
Authorities in the Pee Dee say a suspect was fatally shot by a homeowner Friday afternoon.
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Poplar Bluff police: Man found in fenced yard, shot by homeowner after becoming ‘aggressive’
Police say a southeast Missouri homeowner found a man in his yard and shot him in the leg after he allegedly became aggressive.
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34-year-old man shoots 2 suspects who attempted to rob him, SAPD says
San Antonio police said it is investigating what led to a man defending himself against two armed suspects.
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Homeowner shoots suspected intruder during burglary in Pettis County
A homeowner in Pettis County shot and killed an intruder during a burglary early Friday morning, the sheriff’s office said.
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Two in custody after Lee's Summit homeowner shoots suspected intruder
Police do not believe that the homeowner and suspect know each other.
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FOX23 hears from brother of man who police say shot 2 people in self defense, killing 1
FOX23 heard from the brother of a man who Tulsa Police said shot two people in self defense, killing one of them.
Retired Army colonel shoots robber that shot him 3 times, Cullman sheriff says
A 64-year-old retired U.S. Army colonel was shot during the purchase of a dump trailer brokered on Facebook Marketplace.
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Employee shot, killed suspect robbing Maryland restaurant and assaulting employees: police
An employee at a Capitol Heights restaurant shot and killed a suspect robbing the Chinese carryout and assaulting employees.
CCL holder shoots intruder at home in South Shore
A woman shot an intruder at her home in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood Saturday night.
Baker City resident fires gun toward man after he entered home where couple were sleeping
A Baker City woman fired two shots from a .22 caliber revolver early Wednesday, Sept. 11, after a man had entered her home around 4:30 a.m. and then walked away
Intruder shot and killed in Inwood home
INWOOD — Early Wednesday morning, Berkeley County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from an Inwood man, reporting that he had just shot an intruder at his mother’s residence in
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Suspected burglar shot by homeowner on Southeast Side
A suspected home burglar was arrested and transported to the hospital after a homeowner shot them Thursday morning, SAPD said.
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Homeowner shoots partially-nude suspected intruder in north St. Louis County
"The half-naked man was standing over the couple. We found his pants on their porch," said Major Ron Martin.
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18-year-old killed after robbery gone wrong in Punta Gorda
An 18-year-old is dead following an attempted armed robbery when his 17-year-old target shot back in Punta Gorda.
Michigan Man Free After Shooting Ruled Self-Defense - The Truth About Guns
When Christopher Peterson of Inkster, Michigan, had to pull his firearm and shoot his mother’s ex-boyfriend on July 3, he likely had no idea he’d be charged with second-degree murder and have a court fight on his hands. Thankfully for Peterson, two months after the incident, a district court...
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Man shot, killed during bizarre home invasion attempt in rural Missouri
An unknown man was shot and killed when he attempted to force his way into a rural Missouri home after he prayed to a horse and attacked a dog.
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Man shot in his face near Shops at Rivercenter, San Antonio police say
A man believed to have burglarizing a vehicle was shot in the face at a downtown parking lot Tuesday afternoon.
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Man shot, arrested after following woman home from casino, breaking in, assaulting her
Police said Khabir Shepard was arrested and charged with robbery and aggravated assault after he followed a woman home from a casino, broke into her home and attempted to rob her.
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Dallas shooting: Victim shoots attacker in Far East Dallas
Police were called to a home on Tres Logos Lane for a shooting around 12:30 a.m.
Homeowner shoots and kills alleged intruder in northwest Harris County, sheriff's office says
A 27-year-old man grabbed a shovel to break a window at a home on Woodoak Drive near Gulf Bank Road a little before midnight, when the homeowner grabbed a gun and shot the man multiple times, officials say.
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Metro police investigating homicide after Spring Valley homeowner shoots, kills intruder
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department is investigating a homicide at the 6400 block of Placer Drive in Spring Valley.
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Homeowner confronts, shoots intruder after firearms stolen in Harrison Township
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated burglary and shooting incident in Harrison Township on
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HCSO: Armed man shot and killed trying to force his way into ex's northwest Harris County home
According to investigators, the shooter stayed at the scene.
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Toy gun-wielding teenager shot after allegedly attempting to rob armed Pennsylvania man
A 16-year-old was shot in Philadelphia after allegedly trying to rob a man of his wallet, keys and other belongings while wielding a toy gun on Sunday.
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Homeowner, 76, shoots alleged trespasser in Fort Worth, police say
A 76-year-old Fort Worth homeowner shot a man who was trespassing on his property, according to police.
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Walgreens employee with concealed carry license fatally shoots theft suspect
A man who allegedly stole items from a south suburban Walgreens and pointed a gun at workers was shot and killed by an employee, police said.
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Truck owner uses his AK-47 to shoot suspected pickup truck thief
SAN ANTONIO - A suspect is hospitalized after police say a truck owner opened fire on him during an attempted vehicle burglary at a Northwest Side apartment com
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Suspected burglar shot by homeowner on Southeast Side
A suspected home burglar was arrested and transported to the hospital after a homeowner shot them Thursday morning, SAPD said.
Homeowner shoots partially-nude suspected intruder in north St. Louis County
"The half-naked man was standing over the couple. We found his pants on their porch," said Major Ron Martin.
18-year-old killed after robbery gone wrong in Punta Gorda
An 18-year-old is dead following an attempted armed robbery when his 17-year-old target shot back in Punta Gorda.
Michigan Man Free After Shooting Ruled Self-Defense - The Truth About Guns
When Christopher Peterson of Inkster, Michigan, had to pull his firearm and shoot his mother’s ex-boyfriend on July 3, he likely had no idea he’d be charged with second-degree murder and have a court fight on his hands. Thankfully for Peterson, two months after the incident, a district court...
Man shot, killed during bizarre home invasion attempt in rural Missouri
An unknown man was shot and killed when he attempted to force his way into a rural Missouri home after he prayed to a horse and attacked a dog.
Man shot in his face near Shops at Rivercenter, San Antonio police say
A man believed to have burglarizing a vehicle was shot in the face at a downtown parking lot Tuesday afternoon.
Man shot, arrested after following woman home from casino, breaking in, assaulting her
Police said Khabir Shepard was arrested and charged with robbery and aggravated assault after he followed a woman home from a casino, broke into her home and attempted to rob her.
Dallas shooting: Victim shoots attacker in Far East Dallas
Police were called to a home on Tres Logos Lane for a shooting around 12:30 a.m.
Homeowner shoots and kills alleged intruder in northwest Harris County, sheriff's office says
A 27-year-old man grabbed a shovel to break a window at a home on Woodoak Drive near Gulf Bank Road a little before midnight, when the homeowner grabbed a gun and shot the man multiple times, officials say.
Metro police investigating homicide after Spring Valley homeowner shoots, kills intruder
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department is investigating a homicide at the 6400 block of Placer Drive in Spring Valley.
Homeowner confronts, shoots intruder after firearms stolen in Harrison Township
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated burglary and shooting incident in Harrison Township on
HCSO: Armed man shot and killed trying to force his way into ex's northwest Harris County home
According to investigators, the shooter stayed at the scene.
Toy gun-wielding teenager shot after allegedly attempting to rob armed Pennsylvania man
A 16-year-old was shot in Philadelphia after allegedly trying to rob a man of his wallet, keys and other belongings while wielding a toy gun on Sunday.
Homeowner, 76, shoots alleged trespasser in Fort Worth, police say
A 76-year-old Fort Worth homeowner shot a man who was trespassing on his property, according to police.www.dallasnews.com
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Walgreens employee with concealed carry license fatally shoots theft suspect
A man who allegedly stole items from a south suburban Walgreens and pointed a gun at workers was shot and killed by an employee, police said.
Truck owner uses his AK-47 to shoot suspected pickup truck thief
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Probable rapist sees a victim he likes at a Taco Bell, follows her home and tries to force his way in, and gets shot in the face. Huge L....
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Man shot by homeowner while trying to get into Fresno house, police say
A suspect was hospitalized after he was shot by a homeowner in a southeast Fresno neighborhood on Friday night.
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Poplar Bluff man shot while entering woman’s bedroom window, police say
Police said a man was shot while he allegedly entered a woman’s bedroom window.
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Allleged Carjacker Targeting Car of Mom, Children Shot by Bystander
An alleged carjacker who attempted to enter a vehicle occupied by a mother and her children was shot dead Sunday by a bystander who intervened.
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Man shot robbers who broke into his home, South Fulton police say
A person was injured after being shot by a home’s resident in South Fulton, according to police.
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Man shoots Sacramento home intruder, police say
A man shot an intruder who was attempting to break into a house Wednesday morning in Sacramento's East Del Paso Heights neighborhood, officials said.
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Sheriff: Cowden man fatally shot Friday invading home near Herrick
An early morning home invasion in rural Herrick turned deadly Friday when the intruder was shot by an occupant and later died, according to Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds.
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Police: Tile worker's father shoots, kills contractor to defend his son
The job site argument started over a payment issue between a general contractor and a tile worker, according to police.
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Mechanic kills machete-wielding customer over tire dispute in self-defense shooting, Hialeah Police say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - An overnight dispute over a tire in Hialeah turned deadly in what police called an act of self-defense.Hialeah Police units responded<a class="excerpt-read-more"...
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Victims stabbed during Iberia Parish home break-in; suspect shot by homeowner during second break-in
IBERIA PARISH, La. — Deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a home invasion and stabbing in the 4900 and 5000 block of Dolphin Street in
Police Laud Homeowner Who Shot Intruder Multiple Times
Fort Worth police IO Tracy Carter lauded a homeowner who shot an alleged intruder saying he "did what any of us gwould have done."
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HPD: Homeowner shoots man who broke into his home and started assaulting him | Police say intruder used to live there
The alleged intruder is in critical condition after police say he broke into the home and started assaulting the homeowner.
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Home invasion in Champaign turns deadly
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A home invasion turns deadly in Champaign after a homeowner fires his weapon.
Man shot, killed after allegedly attempting to break into West Tallahassee home, police say
The incident unfolded around 6:30 a.m. at the Redpoint Apartments, located at 2636 Mission Road, according to a TPD press release.
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Coroner IDs home invasion suspect shot, killed by homeowner in Florence County
A home invasion in the Pee Dee turned deadly Monday night.
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'He was going to go after me' | Rancho Cordova man kills burglary suspect, deputies say
Sacramento County sheriff's deputies say the property supervisor shot and killed the burglar as he was making his way back to the living space of the building.
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Food vendor with CCL fatally shoots attacker on Chicago's West Side
A man was shot to death after he attacked a food vendor Friday night in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
Woman says boyfriend fatally shot suspected car thief in East St. Louis
A woman told First Alert 4 that her boyfriend shot and killed someone who was trying to steal her car in East St. Louis.
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Thieves shot by victim after robbery near Memphis motel, police say
Police said the robbers were distracted by a loud noise, allowing the man they were robbing to snatch one of their guns.
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Attempted carjacking leads to shooting in St. Pete parking lot: Police
Police said that a young man is in critical condition after attempting a carjacking, which led to him being shot.
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Link: 16-Year-Old identified in fatal New Orleans East armed robbery
Executive Summary: 16 yr-old choirboy goes to a convenience store for some good old-fashioned property & wealth redistribution. To facilitate the process, he thoughtfully brought along a pistol with an extended magazine. When he got distracted, the clerk produced his own pistol and converted Choirboy's status to that of organ donor. Choirboy's 18 yr old accomplice was also shot but survived, and is now facing a variety of felonies.
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Executive Summary: 16 yr-old choirboy goes to a convenience store for some good old-fashioned property & wealth redistribution. To facilitate the process, he thoughtfully brought along a pistol with an extended magazine. When he got distracted, the clerk produced his own pistol and converted Choirboy's status to that of organ donor. Choirboy's 18 yr old accomplice was also shot but survived, and is now facing a variety of felonies.
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Thank you!Man shot by homeowner while trying to get into Fresno house, police say
A suspect was hospitalized after he was shot by a homeowner in a southeast Fresno neighborhood on Friday night.
Poplar Bluff man shot while entering woman’s bedroom window, police say
Police said a man was shot while he allegedly entered a woman’s bedroom window.
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Allleged Carjacker Targeting Car of Mom, Children Shot by Bystander
An alleged carjacker who attempted to enter a vehicle occupied by a mother and her children was shot dead Sunday by a bystander who intervened.
Man shot robbers who broke into his home, South Fulton police say
A person was injured after being shot by a home’s resident in South Fulton, according to police.
Man shoots Sacramento home intruder, police say
A man shot an intruder who was attempting to break into a house Wednesday morning in Sacramento's East Del Paso Heights neighborhood, officials said.
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Sheriff: Cowden man fatally shot Friday invading home near Herrick
An early morning home invasion in rural Herrick turned deadly Friday when the intruder was shot by an occupant and later died, according to Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds.www.effinghamdailynews.com
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Police: Tile worker's father shoots, kills contractor to defend his son
The job site argument started over a payment issue between a general contractor and a tile worker, according to police.
Mechanic kills machete-wielding customer over tire dispute in self-defense shooting, Hialeah Police say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - An overnight dispute over a tire in Hialeah turned deadly in what police called an act of self-defense.Hialeah Police units responded<a class="excerpt-read-more"...
Victims stabbed during Iberia Parish home break-in; suspect shot by homeowner during second break-in
IBERIA PARISH, La. — Deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a home invasion and stabbing in the 4900 and 5000 block of Dolphin Street inwww.kadn.com
Police Laud Homeowner Who Shot Intruder Multiple Times
Fort Worth police IO Tracy Carter lauded a homeowner who shot an alleged intruder saying he "did what any of us gwould have done."
HPD: Homeowner shoots man who broke into his home and started assaulting him | Police say intruder used to live there
The alleged intruder is in critical condition after police say he broke into the home and started assaulting the homeowner.
Home invasion in Champaign turns deadly
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A home invasion turns deadly in Champaign after a homeowner fires his weapon.www.wandtv.com
Man shot, killed after allegedly attempting to break into West Tallahassee home, police say
The incident unfolded around 6:30 a.m. at the Redpoint Apartments, located at 2636 Mission Road, according to a TPD press release.
Coroner IDs home invasion suspect shot, killed by homeowner in Florence County
A home invasion in the Pee Dee turned deadly Monday night.
'He was going to go after me' | Rancho Cordova man kills burglary suspect, deputies say
Sacramento County sheriff's deputies say the property supervisor shot and killed the burglar as he was making his way back to the living space of the building.
Food vendor with CCL fatally shoots attacker on Chicago's West Side
A man was shot to death after he attacked a food vendor Friday night in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.www.fox32chicago.com
Woman says boyfriend fatally shot suspected car thief in East St. Louis
A woman told First Alert 4 that her boyfriend shot and killed someone who was trying to steal her car in East St. Louis.
Thieves shot by victim after robbery near Memphis motel, police say
Police said the robbers were distracted by a loud noise, allowing the man they were robbing to snatch one of their guns.www.citizentribune.com
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Attempted carjacking leads to shooting in St. Pete parking lot: Police
Police said that a young man is in critical condition after attempting a carjacking, which led to him being shot.
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Why We Carry: Bus Driver Fatally Stabbed During Altercation, Suspect Arrested Just Last Year For Murder | Concealed Nation
A Seattle Metro bus driver was fatally stabbed near the University of Washington, with an eyewitness detailing the driver's attempts to deescalate the situation before the attack. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Richard Sitzlack, remains at large.
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A joyful story to take our minds off of the horror in NOLA. Clerk takes care of two armed robbers.
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Look, I carry. A gun saved my life or another’s I was responsible for more than once. All work related.
All I’d ask though is that those who access that privilege also take on the added responsibility that comes with it. Know how to care for and protect access to that firearm when not on your person, retain possession when it is on one’s person, and be able to use it properly under duress in time of need (starting with when is their a lawful need).
That takes training, and I believe there should be ongoing licensing to determine if the public safety is being upheld by a standardized level of such training.
Untrained people with fire arms are a danger, not a blessing, to the public welfare. There are far too many of them. My career experience has exposed me to much of the chaos the untrained with a gun in their hand, or not secured and taken by others, can be to the public. Even if their intentions are good it can be a problem. They just don’t know enough about how to use it when they are under high degrees of stress, and unintended consequences occur.
A trained gun owner with a firearm can be a service to the public welfare at precisely that moment it is the factor between life and illegal death/mayhem. An untrained one is a detriment, a potential causation of unlawful death/mayhem.
It is not unreasonable to ask gun owners who wish to carry their firearms to know how to use them properly and to prove that on an ongoing basis. Just as I do twice annually. Which I did voluntarily for insurance purposes and to follow state law but now that I’m officially retired from both the public and private sectors may reduce to the federal minimum once annually to maintain my RPO (retired law enforcement credential).
All I’d ask though is that those who access that privilege also take on the added responsibility that comes with it. Know how to care for and protect access to that firearm when not on your person, retain possession when it is on one’s person, and be able to use it properly under duress in time of need (starting with when is their a lawful need).
That takes training, and I believe there should be ongoing licensing to determine if the public safety is being upheld by a standardized level of such training.
Untrained people with fire arms are a danger, not a blessing, to the public welfare. There are far too many of them. My career experience has exposed me to much of the chaos the untrained with a gun in their hand, or not secured and taken by others, can be to the public. Even if their intentions are good it can be a problem. They just don’t know enough about how to use it when they are under high degrees of stress, and unintended consequences occur.
A trained gun owner with a firearm can be a service to the public welfare at precisely that moment it is the factor between life and illegal death/mayhem. An untrained one is a detriment, a potential causation of unlawful death/mayhem.
It is not unreasonable to ask gun owners who wish to carry their firearms to know how to use them properly and to prove that on an ongoing basis. Just as I do twice annually. Which I did voluntarily for insurance purposes and to follow state law but now that I’m officially retired from both the public and private sectors may reduce to the federal minimum once annually to maintain my RPO (retired law enforcement credential).
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It's a right not a privilege. Sure you can ask gunners to jump through hoops but you can't require it. Again it's a right we are licensed by the second amendment in perpetuity.
There's nothing wrong with trading I think it's really rather simple and you don't really have to spend a lot of time on it.
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Man shot to death while breaking into car at Orlando apartment complex, police say
Police in Orlando are investigating a deadly shooting Thursday.
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Man shot, killed during attempted break-in; police say intruder’s behavior was bizarre
A resident called 911 and reported being woken up by someone trying to break into their home around 2 a.m.
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OFFICERS RESPOND TO SHOOTING AT THE 1600 BLOCK OF GRAHAM ROAD
On Friday, January 3, 2025, at 6:51pm, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Graham Road in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived and spoke with the homeowner who stated an unknown male…
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Shots fired, suspect injured during Lakeview Drive truck theft Thursday morning | MLTnews.com
A vehicle theft suspect ended up at Swedish Edmonds Hospital after being shot by the truck owner’s relative while leaving the scene in the 23000 block of
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Gunman claims self-defense in deadly clash at Brooklyn park, no charges likely: sources
The shooter told detectives he was walking through Carroll Park on President St. near Smith St. in Carroll Gardens around 2:45 a.m. Saturday when Jordan Dillard put him in a chokehold and with a kn…
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Armed man shot, killed by store clerk in St. Clair Co.
The armed robbery and shooting happened Jan 12.
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Maine man shot after allegedly stealing front-end loader and threatening house
The incident started with a call from a person who said someone appeared to be stealing a front-end loader from a gravel pit.
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Suspect in attempted carjackings dies after shot outside coffee shop
Suspect shot dead in parking lot of Starbucks in Indianapolis amid attempted carjackings.
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Suspect critically injured after allegedly attacking maintenance worker, shot by resident
A suspect has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot by the resident of a South Side apartment complex.
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OPD: Man shot during altercation at Churchill Court apartment, later arrested
A man who was found with a gunshot wound to his leg was later arrested for assault at a residence on January 19, according to the Owensboro Police Department.
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Chicago concealed carry holder wounds gunman in South Shore
A concealed carry holder shot a gunman during a confrontation Monday night in the South Shore neighborhood.
Chicago concealed carry holder wounds gunman in South Shore
A concealed carry holder shot a gunman during a confrontation Monday night in the South Shore neighborhood.
Homeowner shoots, kills burglar in west Phoenix, police say
Police say a homeowner shot and killed an intruder in west Phoenix on Friday.
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Store manager shoots knife-wielding man in Kansas City: court documents
A witness at the scene, who was in the store with a child, said the manager's actions may have prevented harm to others.
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Rio Rancho homeowner shoots intruder
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho police are investigating after they say someone shot and killed an intruder in their home. According to police, officers responded to a home near Unser and Southern just before midnight. Police say a family was sleeping when the suspect kicked the front door...
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Chicago: Armed Garbage Truck Driver Kills Alleged Armed Robber
A garbage truck driver with a concealed carry license killed one alleged armed robber and left a second in critical condition on Friday.
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Subject in Fort Lauderdale home invasion shot by homeowner, police say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Fort Lauderdale homeowner turned the tables on a crook during an overnight break-in, sending the perpetrator to the hospital,<a class="excerpt-read-more"...
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Shot and killed suspect identified after robbery outside Green Hills Mall
Robbery suspect Emmanuel M. Easley, 30, was shot and killed outside of Green Hills Mall on Tuesday, leading to the closure of a portion of I-65 North.
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Man killed during home invasion in Pulaski: Police
A man is dead after a reported breaking and entering, according to police.
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Lincolnton Police: Shop employee shoots at robbers - WCCB Charlotte's CW
Lincolnton Police say two men went into Dave's vape shop to rob it Thursday afternoon, while a third waited outside in a getaway car.
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Suspect shot dead during attempted robbery at barber shop
SAN ANTONIO - A suspect is dead after being shot multiple times during an attempted robbery at a Northwest Side barber shop.The incident happened around 7:30 p.
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Man killed during attempted break-in at ex-girlfriend’s apartment in West Houston
Wilbert Tayes was killed after attempting to break into his ex-girlfriend's apartment in the West Village late Wednesday night.
www.click2houston.com
Albemarle Police say suspected gunman in Harris Teeter shooting is dead
Police say they believe the suspected gunman began shooting in the parking lot and struck two other people. A good Samaritan, who was leaving the grocery store at that moment, then reportedly used their own weapon to stop the attack.
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KSP investigating home invasion that left 2 people dead in Clay County
Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington reports that an investigation is underway after a home invasion in Clay County.
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Man shot to death while breaking into car at Orlando apartment complex, police say
Police in Orlando are investigating a deadly shooting Thursday.
Man shot, killed during attempted break-in; police say intruder’s behavior was bizarre
A resident called 911 and reported being woken up by someone trying to break into their home around 2 a.m.
OFFICERS RESPOND TO SHOOTING AT THE 1600 BLOCK OF GRAHAM ROAD
On Friday, January 3, 2025, at 6:51pm, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Graham Road in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived and spoke with the homeowner who stated an unknown male…
Shots fired, suspect injured during Lakeview Drive truck theft Thursday morning | MLTnews.com
A vehicle theft suspect ended up at Swedish Edmonds Hospital after being shot by the truck owner’s relative while leaving the scene in the 23000 block of
MSN
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Gunman claims self-defense in deadly clash at Brooklyn park, no charges likely: sources
The shooter told detectives he was walking through Carroll Park on President St. near Smith St. in Carroll Gardens around 2:45 a.m. Saturday when Jordan Dillard put him in a chokehold and with a kn…
Armed man shot, killed by store clerk in St. Clair Co.
The armed robbery and shooting happened Jan 12.
Maine man shot after allegedly stealing front-end loader and threatening house
The incident started with a call from a person who said someone appeared to be stealing a front-end loader from a gravel pit.
Suspect in attempted carjackings dies after shot outside coffee shop
Suspect shot dead in parking lot of Starbucks in Indianapolis amid attempted carjackings.
Suspect critically injured after allegedly attacking maintenance worker, shot by resident
A suspect has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot by the resident of a South Side apartment complex.
OPD: Man shot during altercation at Churchill Court apartment, later arrested
A man who was found with a gunshot wound to his leg was later arrested for assault at a residence on January 19, according to the Owensboro Police Department.
Chicago concealed carry holder wounds gunman in South Shore
A concealed carry holder shot a gunman during a confrontation Monday night in the South Shore neighborhood.
Chicago concealed carry holder wounds gunman in South Shore
A concealed carry holder shot a gunman during a confrontation Monday night in the South Shore neighborhood.
Homeowner shoots, kills burglar in west Phoenix, police say
Police say a homeowner shot and killed an intruder in west Phoenix on Friday.
Store manager shoots knife-wielding man in Kansas City: court documents
A witness at the scene, who was in the store with a child, said the manager's actions may have prevented harm to others.
Rio Rancho homeowner shoots intruder
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho police are investigating after they say someone shot and killed an intruder in their home. According to police, officers responded to a home near Unser and Southern just before midnight. Police say a family was sleeping when the suspect kicked the front door...www.yahoo.com
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Chicago: Armed Garbage Truck Driver Kills Alleged Armed Robber
A garbage truck driver with a concealed carry license killed one alleged armed robber and left a second in critical condition on Friday.
Subject in Fort Lauderdale home invasion shot by homeowner, police say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Fort Lauderdale homeowner turned the tables on a crook during an overnight break-in, sending the perpetrator to the hospital,<a class="excerpt-read-more"...
Shot and killed suspect identified after robbery outside Green Hills Mall
Robbery suspect Emmanuel M. Easley, 30, was shot and killed outside of Green Hills Mall on Tuesday, leading to the closure of a portion of I-65 North.
Man killed during home invasion in Pulaski: Police
A man is dead after a reported breaking and entering, according to police.
Lincolnton Police: Shop employee shoots at robbers - WCCB Charlotte's CW
Lincolnton Police say two men went into Dave's vape shop to rob it Thursday afternoon, while a third waited outside in a getaway car.
Suspect shot dead during attempted robbery at barber shop
SAN ANTONIO - A suspect is dead after being shot multiple times during an attempted robbery at a Northwest Side barber shop.The incident happened around 7:30 p.
Man killed during attempted break-in at ex-girlfriend’s apartment in West Houston
Wilbert Tayes was killed after attempting to break into his ex-girlfriend's apartment in the West Village late Wednesday night.
Albemarle Police say suspected gunman in Harris Teeter shooting is dead
Police say they believe the suspected gunman began shooting in the parking lot and struck two other people. A good Samaritan, who was leaving the grocery store at that moment, then reportedly used their own weapon to stop the attack.
KSP investigating home invasion that left 2 people dead in Clay County
Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington reports that an investigation is underway after a home invasion in Clay County.
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Had this guy not been armed he probably would have been beaten to death...Score another one for the homeowners...https://youtube.com/shorts/ppQXFg6-aGY?si=d8fqgBxtnXD9c3I6
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"Teenagers shouldnt be allowed to access firearms".....
This kid could have been dead had he not had access
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This kid could have been dead had he not had access
Child shoots, kills 2 home intruders in self-defense, police say
A child shot and killed two men during a home invasion in Kentucky, officials said.
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3 charged in home invasion, shooting of local mother home alone with 2 children
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — WAND News has learned new details about a home invasion that left a mother-of-two shot in Decatur.
HPD: Intruder shot, killed during home invasion in SW Houston
The resident of the apartment was found tied up, being choked with an extension cord.
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Suspect shot after trying to rob 68-year-old woman at gunpoint on West Side: police
A suspect was shot Tuesday afternoon after allegedly attempting to rob a woman at gunpoint on Chicago's West Side.
Armed robbery suspect shot, killed by Clinton Twp donut store worker
An armed robbery ended in a fatal shooting - but it was the suspect who became the victim on Thursday, Clinton Township police say.
Man shot while attempting to rob Jackson business
Jonathan Gibson is stable, police said
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Concord Police Say Armed Robbery Suspect Shot and Killed
Concord Police is investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store on Willow Road, that resulted in the death of the suspect
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Houston police issue warning after deadly shooting | Here’s why
Police said a car owner was walking to his vehicle when he discovered a man inside, rummaging through his belongings.
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Houston Family Dollar employee shoots alleged chainsaw-wielding shoplifter after fight, police say
A Family Dollar employee shot a suspected shoplifter after the two got into a physical fight. Police confirmed the alleged shoplifter had a chainsaw on him at the time of the confrontation but did not use it.
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And finally, do not bring a machete to a gun fight....
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