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Resident Wounded But Returns Fire on Burglar During Home Invasion in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO – In an overnight home invasion incident, a St. Louis homeowner was shot by a burglar during an attempted break-in, illustrating the dangers of directly confronting intruders. The confrontation occurred around 1:57 a.m. Sunday in the 5800 block of Wise Avenue, when a 34-year-old man discovered an intruder trying to enter his home through a rear window.…

San Antonio Residents Turn to Firearms in Self-Defense, Thwarting Two Separate Crimes

SAN ANTONIO, TX – In San Antonio, a noticeable increase in residents using firearms to defend themselves has been observed, as two separate incidents on Thursday morning demonstrated effective self-defense, according to local police. The first incident occurred in an apartment in the 8700 block of Marbach. A resident confronted an intruder attempting to force entry into his home shortly…

Woman Shot Investigating Suspected Car Burglary Highlighting the Dangers of Confronting Criminals

SAN ANTONIO, TX – In a harrowing incident on the Northwest Side of San Antonio, a woman was shot after she and a man stepped outside to investigate noises they believed were from someone attempting to burglarize vehicles. This incident underscores the risks of leaving the safety of one’s home to check on suspicious activities. The shooting occurred around 9:40…

PaintCam: The Security System That Fights Back with Paintballs and Tear Gas

No, this is not an April Fools’ joke. From Slovenia, a company has launched what might sound like a futuristic concept out of a sci-fi movie: PaintCam, a security system that defends your home by firing paintballs and tear gas pellets at intruders. But behind the high-tech allure, significant legal and ethical questions loom. Introducing PaintCam PaintCam isn’t just another…

Man Returns and Opens Fire After Being Ejected from Atlanta Hookah Lounge, Bouncer Shoots Him in Defense

ATLANTA, GA – In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Atlanta, an altercation at the Monaco Hookah Lounge escalated into gunfire, resulting in one man being wounded. The incident adds to the troubled history of this establishment, which has witnessed multiple shootings in recent years. According to the WSBTV, Atlanta police responded to a call just before 2 a.m.…

Surprise, AZ Homeowner Shoots Intruder in Early Morning Break-In; Suspect Faces Multiple Felonies

SURPRISE, AZ – A dramatic early morning defense unfolded in Surprise, Arizona, as a homeowner confronted two intruders, leading to a shooting that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries for one suspect. On April 22, 2024, shortly after 4 a.m., local law enforcement was alerted to a potential break-in at a residence near the intersection of 140th Avenue and Waddell Road. The…

Boyfriend Opens Fire on Girlfriend’s Estranged Husband in Home Invasion, Accidentally Shoots Her

MARRERO, LA – In the early hours of Sunday morning, a violent home invasion in Marrero, Louisiana, resulted in a double shooting, leaving a woman and her estranged husband hospitalized. The incident occurred at a residence on Burnley Drive just before 3 a.m., according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. NOLA.com reported that Derrick Miller, 35, forcefully entered the home…

Tennessee Set to Enhance School Safety with New Legislation Allowing Teachers to Carry Firearms

Tennessee is on the verge of implementing a significant legislative measure that could see teachers and faculty members carrying firearms on school grounds, a move that is seen by many as a step towards bolstering school safety. This follows a decisive vote in the state legislature, where the bill received strong support, passing with a vote of 68-28 in the…

Pawn Shop Employee Shoots Man That Attacked Him and Another Employee with ‘Blunt Instrument’

Muncie, IN – A dramatic scene unfolded at KT Pawn in Muncie, Indiana, when a man allegedly wielding a blunt instrument attacked two employees, leading to one of the employees shooting the assailant in self-defense. The incident occurred early Friday morning, prompting an immediate response from the Muncie City Police following a distress call at 9:17 a.m. Local media reported…

Albuquerque Teen Kills Mother’s Ex in Self-Defense at Local Apartment Complex

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A tense confrontation at The Ridge apartments ended fatally when an 18-year-old man allegedly shot his mother’s ex-boyfriend in self-defense early Saturday morning, according to Albuquerque Police Department officials. The incident, which police are investigating as a justifiable homicide, occurred just before 8:30 a.m. near Tramway and Copper NE. The Albuquerque Journal reported that the young man…