PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI – In the early hours of Saturday morning, a homeowner in Plainfield Township held an intruder at gunpoint after the man allegedly stabbed an 11-year-old girl multiple times. Deputies from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 3 a.m. from a home on Ella Terrace Court NE near Jericho Avenue NE. The caller reported…
SHERMAN, TX – A homeowner shot a suspected burglar in Sherman on Monday afternoon, leading to the arrest of the injured suspect. The Sherman Police Department quickly responded to the call for shots fired, which came from a residence in the 1300 block of East Ida Road. “Officers located the homeowner and detectives were called. To this point in our…
FORT WORTH, TX (June 13, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced a major legal victory in its Mock v. Garland lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s “pistol brace” ban rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In the decision, United States District Court Judge Reed O’Connor granted summary judgment in favor of FPC and its…
PONTIAC, MI – A shooting at a convenience store in Pontiac on Tuesday night left a man dead and his girlfriend seriously injured, raising important considerations about ammunition choices in self-defense situations. According to the Royal Oak Tribune, the incident occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Cesar Chavez. The alleged shooter, a 21-year-old Pontiac man, was…
OAK FOREST, IL – A man was shot while attempting to stop a car break-in in the south suburbs early Friday morning, highlighting the dangers of confronting suspects over property. The incident occurred around 1:54 a.m. in the 16900 block of LeClaire Avenue. The man, who had recently installed a security system after a dirt bike was stolen from his…
OAKLAND, CA – A 77-year-old homeowner was arrested after shooting and killing a robbery suspect in East Oakland, prompting a legal review to determine whether the act was justified as self-defense. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of 98th Avenue and Burr Street. According to police, two men and a woman arrived at the…
ARCADIA, CA – A burglary suspect was held at gunpoint by a homeowner after a warning shot was fired into the air during a confrontation late Sunday night in the San Gabriel Valley. Police responded to a call about a residential burglary on the 400 block of Walnut Avenue shortly before midnight. Upon arrival, they discovered that several suspects had…
EDWARDS, MO – A domestic violence incident in Arrowhead Estates turned fatal when a 15-year-old boy shot his father while defending his mother from a physical assault. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident occurred on the night of June 4, 2024. At approximately 10:42 PM, Kathleen “Dawn” Burr, 49, called 911 to report that her husband, Nicholas…
PENSACOLA, FL – A domestic altercation resulted in a woman defending herself by shooting her assailant on the afternoon of May 4. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Denard Smith, was later arrested and charged with battery and aggravated assault. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. when deputies responded to a domestic violence call. According to the local media, the…
CRESTWOOD, IL – A road rage incident escalated to a fatal shooting on Monday afternoon, leaving a 35-year-old man dead. Crestwood Police Officers responded to the area of 132nd and Cicero around 3:02 P.M. after receiving reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered the man in traumatic arrest. Immediate aid, including CPR, was provided by officers until Crestwood Fire…