Guns Saving Lives

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — A Pizza Hut employee shot and killed an armed robber after three suspects stormed the location at closing time. The two other robbers reportedly fled after seeing their accomplice shot and killed. During the News 9 investigation, employees operating in the neighborhood admitted that they had to routinely travel in packs…

BARGERSVILLE, INDIANA — A woman went to let out her dog from her home late one evening when she discovered a man in a gray ski mask and black jacket outside her home. She warned the intruder to not come any closer but he pursued her inside. She reportedly resisted and retreated to the bedroom…

AUBURN, NEW HAMPSHIRE — A lieutenant of a small New Hampshire town told the public that a home intruder who fled their pursuit is not to be considered a threat to public safety. This is after a home owner discovered that same man breaking into his home during the morning hours. The homeowner fired a…

HENRICO, VIRGINIA — Three robbers, including a minor, attempted to rob a delivery driver at 11 p.m. According to police responding to the incident, one of the robbers was armed. Thankfully, the delivery driver was, too, and defended himself. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Mouctar Bah, 18, of Henrico, was charged with using a firearm in…

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA — A Columbus stay-at-home mom left her front door open to let some air through. Two men walked up on her, one of them shirtless, and went so far as to cross the threshold into her home. She challenged both of them and let them know they were heading in a dangerous direction.…

SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON — A homeowner out on the waterfront heard a rapping, rapping on his front door. Wisely, he decided to arm up before investigating. It was night time and his house was near the Centennial trail that follows the Spokane River. This, according to neighbors, made these properties more vulnerable to home invasions…

HOUSTON, TEXAS — A couple try to spend a nice evening in their guest home only to be rudely interrupted by a loud, obnoxious intruder… Way to crash a nice evening, dude. According to the Houston Chronicle, Houston police acknowledge that Kenneth Wayne Shepherd was recovered without incident while hiding beneath the homeowner’s truck. Shepard had…

LONG GROVE, ILLINOIS — A homeowner awoke at approximately 4 a.m. to the sounds of an intruder attempting to break-into his home. He retrieved a semi-automatic pistol and confronted the intruder. During the confrontation, he fired four times, failing to hit the suspect even once. The suspect fled the scene and was apprehended a short…

NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA — When a 54-year-old homeowner awoke to the sounds of intruders, he probably didn’t expect them to immediately open fire. Unfortunately, after a short confrontation with the intruders, that’s precisely what happened. He was hit in the leg but thankfully had his own firearm to return fire. The suspects fled the scene.…