Irresponsible Gun Owner
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Suspect “Laughing Like A Maniac” Before Shooting At Police Helicopter, According To 911 Caller
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HOUSTON, TEXAS — A man that was apparently experiencing a mental crisis was apprehended after allegedly opening fire on a police helicopter early Sunday morning, the Houston Police Department reported. At approximately 2:27 a.m., a woman reported her father assaulting her mother and shooting within a residence near Glenbrook Park, according to KTRK. The suspect,…
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FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO — Late April 5, a tragic case of mistaken identity led to the death of a homeowner in Farmington, New Mexico. Police officers, responding to a domestic violence call, approached the wrong house on Valley View Avenue, according to KOB4. After knocking and receiving no response, officers backed away from the door.…
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Attempted Burglar Shot By Armed Resident — “I Just Wanted To Scare Him, But I Ended Up Hitting Him”
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ATHENS, GEORGIA — An Athens man was shot and injured early Monday after allegedly breaking into a home and being confronted by an armed resident. The incident took place around 5:50 a.m. on Tallassee Road in north Athens, according to the Athens Banner-Herald. The suspect, 41-year-old James E. Hill, sustained an arm injury and was…
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA — A Family Dollar store employee, Kevin Salas Madrid, 24, has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder after shooting an alleged serial shoplifter multiple times at a location near 67th Avenue and Indian School Road. Prior to the shooting, Madrid confronted the shoplifter, who responded by punching Madrid in the face,…
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BUFFALO, NEW YORK — During Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Buffalo, a sniper rifle fell off the roof of a building at 560 Delaware Ave., near Allen Street. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia confirmed the incident, stating that the department is investigating to prevent such an event from happening again, according to WIVB 4.…
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BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA — In central Florida, a woman was discovered sleeping in her car at a Brooksville 7-Eleven gas pump, clutching a firearm. The vehicle had been idle for over 45 minutes, prompting the store clerk to alert the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, according to WPEC. Upon arrival, deputies found 30-year-old Nicole Pellikan asleep with…
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MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — A 49-year-old man was stopped by TSA officials at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire after attempting to bring 100 rounds of .380 ACP MAGTECH ammunition in his carry-on bag. The passenger voluntarily surrendered the ammunition to proceed with his flight, according to Mass Live. TSA regulations prohibit ammunition in carry-on…
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Girl Shoots Phone During Live Stream
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This one is from a few years ago, but it’s new to us. While browsing YouTube, this gem popped up and apparently shows a girl holding a handgun while live-streaming, and then we hear a bang as she points it towards the phone. And that’s it. Whether she was in legal possession of the firearm…
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2 People Shot In Attempted Home Invasion
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GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK — Two people have been shot over the course of what police have termed an attempted home invasion, according to WNYT. According to a city spokesperson, both people shot were trying to break into a home in Glens Falls, New York, when a resident inside the home shot and wounded both…
