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…
PHOENIX, AZ – A Phoenix woman had to resort to using her firearm when an intruder attempted to forcefully enter her apartment in the early hours. The incident occurred when she heard a man aggressively trying to break down her door. After briefly coming face to face with the suspect, she feared the door would give way under his relentless…
CHICAGO, IL – In a response to an armed carjacking incident in Chicago early Jan. 5, a man, after being forced out of his car at gunpoint, quickly entered his home and armed himself. He then confronted the carjacker, reclaiming his vehicle and held the suspect at gun point. The incident began when the victim, a 39-year-old man, was sitting…
PITTSBURGH, PA – In a harrowing incident in Pittsburgh’s Terrace Village neighborhood, a woman was forced to defend herself against her ex-boyfriend. The confrontation occurred around 10:30 p.m. Sunday at her home. Local media reported that earlier that day, the pair had argued over text regarding belongings the ex-boyfriend had left at the victim’s home. This escalated when he found…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – An Indiana homeowner was forced into a life-threatening confrontation on Tuesday evening, just before 7 p.m. The homeowner faced a masked intruder who forcibly entered his home initiating an attempted robbery. The intruder pistol-whipped the homeowner, announced the robber which lead to a violent struggle. The homeowner described the incident as resembling a movie scene, where both…
CHICAGO, IL – Early this morning in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood, a dramatic encounter unfolded at V’s Convenience Store located at 460 East 61st Street. Three male suspects shattered the store’s front door window around 4:35 a.m., initiating a burglary. Vanessa Harris, the 40-year-old store owner, arrived on the scene as the suspects were taking merchandise. Confronted by one of the burglars…