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Taylorsville Homeowner Wounded in Head During Shootout with Intruder, Suspect Arrested

TAYLORSVILLE, NC — A 45-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting incident that occurred on September 22, 2024, during an attempted break-in. According to the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect, Samuel Deal, has been charged with multiple felonies, including breaking and entering, larceny of a firearm, and robbery with a dangerous weapon, after a violent confrontation with homeowner…

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…

Daylight Carjacking Thwarted: Lincolnton Man Defends Against Knife-Wielding Thief

LINCOLNTON, NC – In broad daylight at a Lincolnton gas station, a customer’s quick action turned the tables on an attempted carjacking. Police reported that 39-year-old Billy Ray Galloway from Denver entered the customer’s car brandishing a knife in an attempt to steal the vehicle. The would-be victim, defending his property, drew a firearm and shot Galloway in the leg,…

1 of the 2 Revolvers a Man was Open Carrying Falls Out, Causing ND Inside Grocery Store

LOCUST, NV – In a case of negligence, a shopping trip at the Locust Walmart on the evening of March 16th took an unexpected turn when a firearm fell out of a man’s holster causing it to discharge. As detailed by the Locust Police Department, the situation, initially feared to be an active shooter event, was quickly understood to be…

Armed Homeowner Sends Felon Attempting to Hide Running Right Into Deputy’s Cuffs

LEE COUNTY, NC – In an unexpected turn of events in Lee County, North Carolina, a man fleeing from deputies chose an occupied home as his hideout, only to be chased out by the armed homeowner. The incident unfolded in the 1000 block of James Street, where narcotics agents were executing a search warrant. Phillip Fortune, 30, made a run…

Mebane Homeowner Fatally Shoots 1 of 3 Home Intruders, But Succumbs to Injuries

MEBANE, NC – A tragic event unfolded this past Sunday morning, as a home invasion turned deadly. While the details are still emerging, the incident highlights the difficult choices individuals face when confronted with violent crime in their own homes. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office police report, a 58-year-old man was forced to defend himself and his family…

Intruder Shot And Killed After Not Listening To Homeowner’s Warnings

WAKE FOREST, N.C. – A home invasion turned deadly after an intruder failed to heed the warnings of a homeowner in Wake Forest, N.C., recently. The homeowner was alerted to the in-progress attempt to get into his home, armed himself, and warned the intruder to stop, but to no avail.  Homeowner’s Warnings Fall On Deaf Ears  At just after 3…

Judge Orders North Carolina Sheriff to Stop Delaying CCW Permits

A North Carolina sheriff has been ordered by the court to stop delaying the issuance of North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permits. Using the excuse that the department was backed up due to covid and the increase in new gun owners, delayed concealed carry permits for up to a year. To take that in perspective, state law says that sheriffs have…