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Homeowner Shoots Intruder Twice in the Face During Late-Night Robbery Attempt

HENRY CLAY TOWNSHIP, PA — A homeowner in Fayette County acted in self-defense when he shot an intruder during a robbery attempt late Saturday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Mae West Road in Henry Clay Township. Police responded to a call about a burglary in progress and found the suspect, identified as…

Neighbor Confronts Four Armed Intruders in Georgia Home Invasion, Leading to Shootout

BROOKHAVEN, GA — On the night of August 15, 2024, a home invasion on Caldwell Road escalated into a dangerous confrontation between armed intruders and a neighbor, ultimately leading to an officer-involved shooting. The incident began around 11:00 p.m. when the homeowner noticed four armed men inside her house via security footage. Acting quickly, she contacted a friend who lived…

Security Guard Shoots Attacker After Man Is Stabbed at South Carolina Mosque

ROCK HILL, S.C. — A routine Friday prayer service at Masjid Al-Salaam in Rock Hill was interrupted by a violent incident when a 27-year-old man, Travaughn West, stabbed a fellow worshipper, leading to swift intervention by an armed security guard. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on August 16 at the mosque, located on West Main Street. According to witnesses…

Chicago Concealed Carry Holder in Custody After Early Morning Argument Ends in Shooting

CHICAGO, IL — A 46-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting that occurred in the Cragin neighborhood early Tuesday morning. The incident, which took place around 2:25 a.m. in the 5200 block of West Fullerton Avenue, involved a concealed carry license (CCL) holder. According to Chicago police, the shooting happened after an altercation between the two men escalated.…

Phoenix Resident Shoots Teen During Attempted Armed Robbery

PHOENIX, AZ — A teenage suspect was shot during an attempted armed robbery early Saturday morning in Phoenix, according local news outlet 12 News. The incident occurred near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road shortly after 5 a.m., when officers responded to reports of shots fired. Upon arriving at the scene, police encountered a man who claimed he had been…

Armed Austin Man Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Attacker in Self-Defense Outside Restaurant

AUSTIN, TX — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, an attempted robbery outside a local restaurant in North Austin led to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. at the Taste of Home Handmade Dumpling Restaurant, located at 10901 N Lamar Boulevard. Hao Li, 51, a Mandarin-speaking man, had just exited the restaurant when he encountered 57-year-old Chup…

UFC Fighter Ramon Taveras Survives Attempted Shooting, Returns Fire in Self-Defense

JACKSONVILLE, FL — UFC bantamweight fighter Ramon Taveras faced a harrowing situation on the night of July 29, 2024, when he was ambushed outside his mother’s home in Jacksonville. A group of armed men attempted to take his life as he walked out to his car. Fortunately, Taveras was able to defend himself, returning fire with his own firearm after…

Dog Walker Defends Pet by Shooting Attacking Dog; Owner and Brother Charged After Racial Slurs and Animal Cruelty

NORWOOD, PA — A Thursday evening dog attack in Norwood escalated into a confrontation involving a firearm, resulting in criminal charges against two Delaware County brothers. The incident occurred on the unit block of East Amosland Road shortly after 6:30 PM, when a man walking his dog was forced to defend himself and his pet from an aggressive canine. According…

Disabled Vietnam Veteran Fatally Shoots Suspect Trying to Break in With Knife

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In the early hours of a recent Monday morning, a disabled Vietnam veteran faced a life-threatening situation in his Albuquerque apartment. Danny Ricketts, a local resident, was jolted awake by the sound of his bedroom window being pried open. What unfolded next was a tense confrontation that ended in the death of a would-be intruder. Ricketts, who…

Missouri Gun Store Closes Permanently Following Devastating Burglary

LIBERTY, MO — Just weeks after celebrating their third anniversary, Adventure Outdoors, a popular gun store in downtown Liberty, has been forced to close its doors permanently following a brazen burglary that left the owners devastated and unable to recover. The incident, which took place less than a month ago, involved thieves ramming a stolen vehicle through the front doors…