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Victim Defends Himself Against Two Armed Robbers in San Antonio, Sends Both to the Hospital

SAN ANTONIO, TX — A 34-year-old man successfully defended himself against two armed robbers in the early hours of Sunday morning despite being outnumbered. The incident took place around 3:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Ranch Valley Drive, where the victim was confronted by two suspects who attempted to rob him at gunpoint. According to the San Antonio Police…

Scott City Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder Who Kicked in Back Door

SCOTT CITY, MO — A homeowner in Scott City defended himself by fatally shooting an intruder during a home invasion on Saturday, August 24, according to local authorities. As reported by local media outlet KFVS12, the incident occurred just before 2:45 p.m. when the homeowner, whose name has not been released, called 911 to report that someone had broken into…

Good Samaritan Stops Carjacking, Kidnapping Attempt on Woman and Child

FALLS MILLS, VA — In a harrowing incident on Friday afternoon, a good Samaritan intervened to stop a violent carjacking attempt involving a mother and her child. The incident occurred at Lee’s Kar-Go, a local convenience store in Falls Mills, Virginia. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Cody Dailey, approached a woman in her truck and attempted to carjack the vehicle.…

Resident Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Intruder During Attempted Break-In in Medford, OR

MEDFORD, OR — An apparent break-in at a Medford apartment complex turned fatal on Saturday, August 24, when a resident shot and killed an intruder who was advancing with a knife. The incident occurred at approximately 6:14 PM at an apartment complex on Berrydale Road. According to the Medford Police Department, officers were initially dispatched after receiving a report of…

Missouri Homeowner Shoots and Kills Intruder During Burglary Attempt

SCOTT CITY, MO — On Saturday, August 24, 2024, a homeowner in Scott City, Missouri, defended himself after a burglar forced entry into his home, resulting in the intruder’s death. The incident occurred around 2:43 p.m., when officers from the Scott City Police Department, with assistance from the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, responded to a report of a burglary in…

Jackson Homeowner Fires at Suspect Fleeing Police Who Attempted to Enter Home

JACKSON, MS — A Jackson homeowner fired a shot at a suspect who attempted to enter their residence while fleeing from police on Friday. The suspect, 23-year-old Marquavious Harris, was later arrested by Capitol Police. The incident unfolded after Capitol Police conducted a traffic stop near the Village Apartments on Raymond Road. During the stop, officers discovered that Harris, a…

Rochester Man Uses .45 to Stop Teens Attempting to Run Him Over w/ Stolen Cars, Injures 17-Year-Old

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 46-year-old man in Rochester took decisive action to protect himself when a group of teenagers attempted to use their vehicles as weapons against him on Wednesday afternoon. The man, armed with a legally registered .45-caliber handgun, fired several rounds as the teens drove directly at him, striking one of the assailants. According to local news media,…

Jewelry Store Owner Fires Warning Shot During Smash-and-Grab Robbery in Rancho Bernardo

RANCHO BERNARDO, CA — A jewelry store owner in Rancho Bernardo fired a warning shot into the ceiling to thwart a brazen smash-and-grab robbery attempt at Kay’s Jewelry Designs late Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. at the small, family-owned business, leaving the owners shaken but unharmed. According to reports, the suspect, who was masked and clad…

PA Homeowner Shoots Intruder That Kicked In His door; And That’s What You Get!

PITTSTON, ME — A homeowner in Pittston defended his residence Monday evening when an intruder allegedly forced his way into the home, leading to a shooting that left the intruder wounded. According to a news release from the Maine State Police, authorities were alerted to the incident at 31 Palmer Road at 8:46 p.m. via a 911 call. The homeowner…