RANCHO BERNARDO, CA — A jewelry store owner in Rancho Bernardo fired a warning shot into the ceiling to thwart a brazen smash-and-grab robbery attempt at Kay’s Jewelry Designs late Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. at the small, family-owned business, leaving the owners shaken but unharmed. According to reports, the suspect, who was masked and clad…
PITTSTON, ME — A homeowner in Pittston defended his residence Monday evening when an intruder allegedly forced his way into the home, leading to a shooting that left the intruder wounded. According to a news release from the Maine State Police, authorities were alerted to the incident at 31 Palmer Road at 8:46 p.m. via a 911 call. The homeowner…
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…
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…
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, 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.…
Gun Owners of America is having their first-ever Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) in Knoxville, Tennessee, this weekend. The action started on Thursday, with a full day of shooting just outside of Knoxville for industry insiders. The two-day conference will include talks from prominent figures in the Second Amendment community, informative panel discussions, and a chance to interact…
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…
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…
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…