In the case of United States v. Ayala, a federal judge in the Middle District of Florida made a significant ruling regarding the constitutionality of the ban on carrying firearms in post offices. The decision, delivered by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, declared the federal prohibition unconstitutional as applied to the defendant, Emmanuel Ayala, a postal worker who was charged under…
HARRIS COUNTY, TX. – A home invasion led to the fatal shooting of an estranged husband in the Woodlace neighborhood of Harris County, TX. Harris County deputies responded to the incident early Tuesday morning. The shooting occurred amid an escalating domestic dispute. According to the investigation, the estranged husband forcefully entered the home through the back door while armed. Reports…
PEORIA, IL – A fatal shooting occurred in South Peoria on Monday, January 15, 2024, following what police believe was a robbery setup disguised as a Facebook Marketplace vehicle transaction. The incident took place around 5:04 pm in the 2100 block of West Lincoln Avenue, where Peoria Police responded to a Shot Spotter alert of five rounds fired. Upon their…
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In Philadelphia’s Oxford Circle neighborhood, a 48-year-old man was shot during a gun battle with an attempted robbery suspect. The incident, which occurred around 7 p.m. last Thursday on the 6100 block of Shisler Street, was captured on surveillance video, including the sound of gunshots. The victim reported to police that he was exiting his vehicle when…
OAKLAND, CA – An attempted robbery at the MSM Jewelry store in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood turned into a shootout when a store clerk, armed with his own weapon, opened fire on the intruders. The intense exchange was captured on video. The incident occurred near 41st Avenue and International Boulevard around 10 a.m. Monday. The store clerk, who chose to remain…
SAN ANTONIO, TX – A late-night robbery attempt at the Purple Dragon cannabis dispensary on West Hildebrand Ave turned into a shootout, leaving both a security guard and a robber injured. The owner of the dispensary emphasized the necessity of armed security to protect his employees, a decision that proved crucial in this incident. The robbery occurred around 3 a.m.…
WOOD RIVER, IL – Charges have been filed following a Dec. 26 shooting in Wood River, where a domestic battery incident escalated into a violent confrontation. The suspect, a 28-year-old male, faces serious charges including aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated domestic battery. As reported by the Telegraph, the situation began early in the morning when police responded to…
SOUTH BEND, IN – In an incident that occurred last month on Beale Street, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that no charges will be filed against a homeowner who shot a man threatening him with a chainsaw. The decision comes after a thorough investigation by the South Bend Police Department and the Violent Crimes Unit into the…
SEATTLE, WA – Last night in Seattle, a violent encounter left a 20-year-old man seriously injured and resulted in the arrest of a 37-year-old suspect. The incident unfolded in the 700 block of 5th Avenue around 10:00 p.m., shortly after the victim exited a Metro bus near 4th Avenue and Columbia Street. According to the police report, the victim was…
Albuquerque, NM – An alarming incident unfolded in an Albuquerque restaurant when a negligent discharge of a firearm resulted in the injury of a fellow diner. The event took place in the dining area of Duran’s Central Pharmacy. The incident, captured on security camera footage, reportedly showed the man attempted to put his phone in his pocket. The gun either…