DESOTO, TX — A home invasion attempt in DeSoto on Friday, November 8, 2024, ended in gunfire after a woman defended herself from an armed man who followed her into her neighborhood and attempted to force his way into her home. The incident took place around 7:54 p.m. in the 400 block of Raintree Circle.…
OMERSET, PA — Election Day 2024 brought a historic turnout at the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, where an unprecedented 330 residents lined up to obtain concealed carry permits, breaking the office’s all-time record. Lines of residents stretched through courthouse corridors as people of all ages waited to apply for their permits, creating a high-volume day…
Bainbridge, GA – Taurus has reintroduced a revolver that pays homage to classic designs while incorporating the latest in personal defense technology: the Taurus 650. A shrouded hammer, double-action-only (DAO) revolver, the Taurus 650 combines ease of use, reliability, and compatibility with .357 Magnum and .38 Special rounds to meet the demands of concealed carriers…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — On November 11, 2024, two separate incidents occurred involving U.S. airlines operating in Haitian airspace. A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was struck by gunfire while approaching Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince. The aircraft sustained multiple bullet holes, and a flight attendant suffered minor injuries. The plane was diverted…
NASHVILLE, TN — Country music artist Jay Allen, known for his heartfelt songwriting and advocacy, recently experienced a life-altering event that has reshaped his views on personal safety. Allen was robbed at gunpoint in an East Nashville grocery store, an incident that led him to become a firearm owner for self-defense.In a candid social…
GLEN BURNIE, MD — A road rage incident turned deadly on November 7, 2024, when a 22-year-old motorcyclist reportedly shot and killed a 51-year-old man who allegedly attacked him with a hammer. The confrontation took place near East Furnace Branch Road and Margate Drive around 8:20 p.m., prompting a swift response from the Anne Arundel…
WARREN, MI — A Warren woman fatally shot her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her home and chased her on Monday afternoon in what police describe as the latest in a long history of domestic violence incidents between the two.The incident took place at approximately 4:20 p.m. at the woman’s residence on Bolam Street,…
IBERIA PARISH, LA — On October 31, 2024, a Halloween night home invasion in Iberia Parish took a violent turn when a resident defended himself against an intruder armed with a knife. The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to two separate home invasions and stabbings around 6:00 p.m. in the 4900 and…
STEAD, NV — A self-defense shooting Sunday night at the Sky Vista Commons Apartments in Reno’s Stead neighborhood left a juvenile suspect and a female bystander hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Reno Police Department (RPD).The incident unfolded around 8:10 p.m. when RPD officers responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered…
St. Petersburg Tile Worker’s Father Fatally Shoots Contractor in Self-Defense During Payment Dispute
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A fatal shooting at a residential construction site has been ruled an act of justifiable self-defense following an intense altercation over payment issues. The incident took place at approximately 1:30 p.m. at a vacant property under renovation on 1400 Farragut Drive North.The confrontation reportedly began between Mostafa M. Ah Abdo,…