Guns Saving Lives
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A rideshare ride in Fort Mill, SC turned violent when a passenger attacked the driver with a stun gun and attempted to strangle him. The driver, lawfully armed, shot the attacker in self-defense. No charges will be filed.
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A woman in Joliet, IL, used deadly force to protect herself and her baby during a nighttime home invasion. The armed mother fatally shot a male suspect after he broke into her home and approached the closet where she and her child were hiding.
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A fatal shooting at a Days Inn in Raleigh ended without charges after police determined the hotel employee acted in self-defense. The man who was shot, 35-year-old Byron Bracey, was reportedly trespassing on the property at the time.
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A man who attempted to harm himself at a Durango pawn shop is now facing serious charges after being shot by an employee during a chaotic confrontation.
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A Chicago concealed-carry license holder was wounded early Saturday morning after exchanging gunfire with two armed attackers in the South Loop. Police say the man returned fire before being shot in the shoulder and hospitalized in fair condition.
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A violent home invasion in Rockingham County, Virginia, left two people dead late Sunday night. Authorities say the homeowner shot and killed the armed intruder after the attacker fatally stabbed the homeowner’s wife.
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A late-night robbery turned violent at a Boise business, where a store clerk was assaulted by three suspects and shot one of them in self-defense. All three suspects were later arrested by police, with one suffering a gunshot wound and the employee sustaining serious injuries.
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A house party in Harvey, Illinois turned violent when two armed individuals opened fire, injuring five people, including a 4-year-old boy. A concealed carry license holder returned fire, killing one suspect and injuring the other, potentially preventing further bloodshed.
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Authorities in Winston-Salem have ruled the fatal shooting of a 58-year-old man as an act of self-defense after thorough investigation and consultation with the District Attorney. The person responsible will not face charges, as the evidence supported lawful use of force.
