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Miami Clubgoer Disarms Attacker and Another Blocks Getaway, Leading to Quick Arrest of Armed Robbers

MIAMI, FL – Three men are now facing serious charges following a dramatic armed robbery and subsequent shootout that occurred outside the Wynwood Brick House club in Miami. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning, just before 2 a.m., at 178 Northwest 28th Street. The suspects, identified as Quinton Price Charles and Julian Maurice Reid, both…

Florida Homeowner Detains Burglary Suspect at Gunpoint as Deputies Respond

HENDRY COUNTY, FL – In a bold act of self-defense, a Hendry County homeowner and their relatives detained a suspect during an alleged burglary at a residence on Phillips Road this Monday. The incident, which unfolded around 3 p.m., prompted an urgent response from the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office. According to local new media, deputies found one of the homeowner’s…

Florida Man Shot by Victim with Broken Arm Through a Bible in Stand Your Ground Incident

MELROSE, FL — In a harrowing incident in Melrose, Florida, a man was shot multiple times in a justified Stand Your Ground shooting after he assaulted his baby and attacked bystanders, including a man who defended himself with a firearm despite suffering a broken arm. The assailant, identified as 26-year-old Jason Kaercher from Gainesville, exhibited erratic behavior leading up to…

Ex-Boyfriend Opens Fire on Couple in Car, Victim Fights Back

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A late-night encounter turned violent early Thursday morning in St. Petersburg, Florida. According to St. Petersburg Police, shortly before 1:00 am, a man and woman were sitting in a car in an alley near 2353 13th St. S. when they were confronted by 23-year-old Keiondre Church, of St. Petersburg, according to police reports. Church, who reportedly…

From Hooters Havoc to Home Invasion: Florida Man Thwarted by Armed Homeowner

CAPE CORAL, FL – A Florida man’s disruptive behavior escalated from causing a disturbance at a Hooters restaurant to a direct threat on a homeowner’s safety. Hugh McMenamin, 44, embarked on a path of destruction that culminated in an attempted home invasion, highlighting the critical importance of home defense preparedness. McMenamin’s erratic behavior began on a Friday evening when he,…

Florida Woman Turns Assailant’s Gun Against Him in Self-Defense

Brooksville, FL – In an assertive display of self-defense, a Brooksville woman turned the tables on an attacker by using a firearm. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office reported an early morning disturbance at a Young Street residence, leading to a shooting that left the assailant, Arthur Clinton, with a gunshot wound. The incident unfolded after an altercation at a local…

Toddler Shoots Herself with Relative’s Unsecured Gun as He Cheers for a Touchdown

WEST MIAMI-DADE, FL – A three-year-old is recovered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the hand after she gained access to a relative’s gun while the relative cheered for a touchdown. This past Saturday, two children were supposed to be in the care of their grandmother. There was also a 23-year-old male relative in the home at the time. The…

26-Year-Old Male Shot By Ex-Girlfriend’s Brother In Self-Defense

ESCAMBIA, FL – A man broke into his ex-girlfriend’s residence recently in Escambia, Fla., only to be met with gunfire as he attacked her. He forced his way into the residence and assaulted her, prompting her brother to shoot him.  Deputies of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 9-1-1 call on September 5, with reports of shots fired…