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Teenager Exchanges Gunfire with Home Intruder, No Injuries Reported

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY – In a startling early morning incident, a teenager exchanged gunfire with a suspected home invader. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the shootout, which occurred in the 1200 block of Lake Morris Road around 4:00 AM on April 16th, 2024. According to reports from the scene, a teenager residing at the home was awakened…

Snake No Match for Gun As Man Attempts to Rob Store with Five-Foot Snake

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In a bizarre twist on attempted robbery, a man is accused of trying to hold up a convenience store next to Elvis Presley’s famed Graceland, using a rather unusual accomplice—a five-foot snake. 26-year-old Reginald Cook now faces two counts of attempted aggravated robbery following his audacious attempt early Tuesday morning at the Shell on Elvis Presley Boulevard.…

New Orleans Nightclub Mass Shooting Spurs Misguided Criticism of Upcoming Permitless Carry Law

NEW ORLEANS, LA – In the wake of a devastating mass shooting outside the Republic NOLA nightclub that left one woman dead and 11 others injured, some local leaders and law enforcement officials are wrongly pointing fingers at Louisiana’s upcoming permitless carry law. This law, which will allow individuals legally entitled to own a firearm to carry it concealed without…

Negligent Gun Discharge at Chuck E. Cheese Underscores Importance of Proper Firearm Handling

GASTONIA, N.C. — A potentially disastrous situation was narrowly avoided at a Chuck E. Cheese in Gastonia, North Carolina, when a firearm was negligently discharged inside the popular family venue. The incident occurred as a man was exiting the restaurant with his child, police reported. Authorities explained that the man had placed his hand in his pocket, where he was…

Chicago Park Robbery Attempt Leads to Shooting as Victim Tries to Disarm Suspect

CHICAGO, IL – In a tense confrontation that underscores the dangers of attempting to disarm an armed assailant, a 49-year-old man was shot in the torso during a robbery attempt in a Chicago park. The incident, which is now under investigation by Area Three detectives, occurred when the victim was approached by an unknown male wielding a handgun. According to…

Good Samaritan Fatally Struck by Carjacker Caught on Video

LUMBERTON, NC – In a tragic turn of events, a Good Samaritan paid with his life while attempting to prevent a carjacking in Lumberton, North Carolina. Jonathan Adam Lecompte, a 38-year-old resident of Fayetteville, was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by the carjacker. The confrontation occurred last month but only recently came to public attention through a distressing video.…

Chicago CCL Holder Returns Fire in Pre-Dawn Bus Station Shooting Incident

CHICAGO, IL – Early Monday morning, an incident outside a Greyhound bus station in downtown Chicago underscored the importance of being prepared to defend oneself. At approximately 2:42 a.m., a 35-year-old man legally armed with a concealed-carry license (CCL) found himself in a precarious situation while sitting on a curb on the 500-block of South Jefferson Street. According to Chicago…

Louisiana SB419 Seeks to Designate French Quarter as Gun-Free Zone, Sparking Outcry

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Amidst changing gun legislation, Louisiana SB419 is raising concerns for those advocating for expanded concealed carry rights. Slated for review by the Senate Local and Municipal Affairs Committee on April 17, 2024, this bill seeks to establish “gun-free zones” specifically targeting individuals carrying concealed without a permit, as permitted by the new constitutional carry law effective…

CA Homeowner Sends Four Would-Be Burglars Fleeing After Firing a Shot That Unfortunately Missed

VAN NUYS, CA — A Van Nuys homeowner successfully thwarted an attempted burglary at his residence Tuesday evening by firing a shot that sent four intruders fleeing. The incident occurred in the 14000 block of Calvert Street near Hazeltine Avenue around 9:45 p.m., as reported by NBC 4. Local media reported that Los Angeles Police Department officers were called to…

Man Fatally Shot While Attempting to Enter Car with Sleeping Occupant Inside

MACON, Georgia – An early morning incident at the Riverview Hotel in Macon has left one man dead, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Broadway at approximately 3:01 a.m. on Tuesday. Upon arrival, authorities found 36-year-old Eric Ivan Searcy-Bryson unresponsive with a gunshot wound. The initial…