Guns Saving Lives
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In southwest Houston, a bystander shot a suspected thief in the leg after catching him rummaging through a storage unit and allegedly reaching into his pocket. Police say the incident is being investigated as a potential case of self-defense, and the suspect is expected to survive.
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A domestic dispute at a northeast Wichita hotel escalated into a self-defense shooting Friday night. A 33-year-old woman shot her boyfriend after he threatened her and hotel staff, leaving him in critical condition.
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Woman Shoots Intruder in Self-Defense During Home Invasion, Other Resident Arrested For Shooting Tires
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A man from Slidell, Louisiana, was shot in the leg during a home invasion after forcing his way into a residence and assaulting a woman. The woman defended herself with a firearm, and both the intruder and another man involved now face criminal charges.
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A Nampa homeowner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after fatally shooting an attacker who showed up intoxicated and violent. Prosecutors determined the homeowner acted in lawful self-defense under Idaho’s Stand Your Ground laws.
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A suspected burglar was shot and killed early Thursday morning inside a Philadelphia home. Police believe the 70-year-old homeowner acted in self-defense during the break-in and is cooperating with investigators.
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A violent altercation in Manitou Springs resulted in a stabbing and shooting, leaving both individuals hospitalized. Police say the incident stemmed from a personal relationship dispute, and the attacker has been arrested.
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A Spanish Fort, Alabama homeowner shot a 17-year-old male who forcibly entered their home early Saturday morning. Authorities say the teen, who may have been under the influence, was airlifted to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
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Police in Albuquerque are investigating the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy as a potential case of justifiable homicide. The incident occurred after a group of teens reportedly tried to force entry into an apartment, leading the resident to open fire in defense of his family.
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A fatal shooting in Hardeeville, SC, is now believed to have been a case of self-defense. Police say an armed citizen acted lawfully when he shot a man suspected of attempting multiple assaults.
