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A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the decades-old federal ban on licensed dealers selling handguns to adults under 21 is unconstitutional. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals cited the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, which requires modern gun laws to align with historical firearm regulations.
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A deadly shooting in Stockton is under investigation as a possible self-defense case. The suspect, initially detained, has been released as authorities gather evidence regarding the circumstances of the incident.
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A home invasion in Dearborn Heights, MI, escalated into a dramatic shootout, leaving both the homeowner and one of the suspects injured. Security footage captured the intense exchange of gunfire as Benjamin Nevers defended his home.
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A deadly shooting on I-95 in Oakland Park followed a physical altercation at a Pompano Beach residence. Authorities are investigating whether the shooting, which claimed the life of 35-year-old Xavier Williams, was an act of self-defense.
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A fatal shooting at a Mishawaka hotel resulted in the death of a man after the shooter, Justin Bonham, claimed self-defense. Police found drugs in the room, leading to additional charges.
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A Manteca city councilor shot his stepson in self-defense during an alleged attack at his home. Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made.
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A 16-year-old robbery suspect was fatally shot during an armed robbery at a Houston business early Monday morning. The suspect’s accomplice fled the scene, and no employees were injured during the incident. Authorities are investigating further.
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A road rage case in Wasatch County, Utah, has sparked debate over self-defense laws after Greg DeBoer fatally shot Patrick Hayes, allegedly in self-defense. Surveillance footage and legal arguments provide key insights as the case unfolds, with obstruction charges also playing a significant role.
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A viral video captured a man pointing a loaded firearm at a woman’s face during a heated altercation at an Indianapolis gas station. The suspect, a North Carolina man, was arrested on multiple felony charges, including intimidation and battery with a deadly weapon.
