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Camden Man Shoots Attacker Armed with Hammer and Crowbar in Self-Defense Incident

CAMDEN, AR — On July 24, 2024, at approximately 12:51 a.m., officers from the Camden Police Department responded to a call regarding shots fired on Spring Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 25-year-old man walking toward the roadway with his hands raised. The man informed the officers that his firearm was placed on the trunk of his vehicle. Nearby, officers…

Georgia Man and His Dog Commended for Apprehending Escaped Inmate, Collects $500 Reward

TOWNS COUNTY, GA — On the afternoon of July 15, 2024, Bruce Douglas Partin Jr., a 39-year-old inmate trustee from the Towns County Detention Center, escaped from a work detail at the Towns County Transfer Station. Despite deploying drones and a K9 tracking unit, the Towns County Sheriff’s Office was initially unable to locate him. Partin was in custody awaiting…

Armed Homeowner Turns the Tables on Armed Intruder in Kentucky

CADIZ, KY — A self-defense incident unfolded in the early hours of July 20, 2024, in Trigg County, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Austin Gardner of Cadiz. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 has identified Gardner as the individual who entered the residence of Cody Parker, 21, also of Cadiz. The Kentucky State Police received a call shortly…

Off-Duty CPD Officer Engages in Shootout with Attempted Carjackers on Chicago’s Far South Side

CHICAGO, IL — An attempted carjacking on the Far South Side of Chicago escalated into a shootout between the suspects and an off-duty Chicago Police Department officer early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on the 10800 block of South Campbell Avenue. According to police reports, the off-duty officer was confronted by armed offenders, leading to an exchange…

16-Year-Old Suspect Shot During Attempted Armed Robbery in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO — A 16-year-old male suspect was critically injured in an attempted armed robbery in the Soulard neighborhood early Saturday morning. According to local media, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of 9th Street and Russell Avenue. Two 24-year-old men were sitting in their vehicle when they were approached by four males wearing ski masks.…

Homeowner Fatally Shoots Suspect After Warning Shot Fails to Deter Assault

OMAK, WA — On the evening of July 21, 2024, an incident occurred in the 400 block of Hanford Street, resulting in the death of a suspect involved in an assault. According to a press release from the Omak Police Department, the event unfolded at approximately 7:15 PM when a homeowner confronted an individual tampering with his vehicle. The homeowner,…

71-Year-Old Business Owner Shoots and Stops Armed Burglar After Being Awakened in South Seattle Smoke Shop

SEATTLE, WA — A commercial burglary in South Seattle early this morning resulted in a 42-year-old suspect being shot and arrested by Seattle Police. At approximately 2:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of a burglary in progress at a smoke shop and convenience store located in the 4200 block of Rainier Avenue South. While en route, another call reported an…

Florida Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder, Who Turns Out to be the Husband of The Woman He Was With

TAYLOR COUNTY, FL — One man is dead after breaking into a home on Osteen Road in Perry, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Officials stated that the homeowner was awakened by the sound of glass breaking as someone forced their way through the front door. The incident occurred in the middle of the night, disturbing the homeowner and…

Juvenile Shoots Stepfather to Protect Mother from Assault in Lillian, Texas

LILLIAN, TX — In a tragic turn of events, a juvenile in North Texas shot and killed his 48-year-old stepfather on Wednesday night while trying to protect his mother from an assault, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded when the juvenile made a 911 call reporting that he had shot his stepfather to stop the ongoing…