Category: Self Defense

Felon Lives Matter

Cutting violent felons loose while simultaneously disarming law-abiding citizens sounds like an over-the-top BabylonBee parody. It’s actually a fairly standard leftist fantasy, and I can only imagine their frisson at seeing it come true. Leapfrog compassion* for the incarcerated dovetails nicely with the cops’ preference to bust up lemonade stands rather than confront dangerous criminals.

This phenomenon is well-understood as anarcho-tyranny, but we feel like a snappier moniker is needed. This is not quite a Darwin Award, since the murderous toll of such policies is never paid by those enacting them. So yeah, anarcho-tyranny. Oh, and pitchforks.

* As in: leaping right over the gated community walls.

Suspected car burglar dies after shootout with homeowner

SAN ANTONIO – A suspected car burglar is dead after getting into a shootout with the car owner early Tuesday morning.

The shooting took place just before 3 a.m. at a home on Deely Place near S. Flores Street on the South Side.

Police said the homeowner saw a man allegedly breaking into his vehicle. After being confronted by the homeowner, the suspect pulled a gun on him. The homeowner pulled out his own gun and shots were exchanged.

The suspect ran off, but his body was found by a police K-9 in nearby Bellaire Park where he bled to death.

Hebron homeowner shoots at, collars burglar

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office says a man is behind bars the worse for wear after he tried to burglarize a home and was shot at and collared by the homeowner.

David Whitford, 29, of Hebron, is in the Boone County Detention Center, charged with second-degree burglary and nursing head and facial injuries, the sheriff’s office said in a press release.

The release said deputies were dispatched to the 9200 block of River Road in Hebron about 2 p.m. today for a reported burglary in progress with shots fired.

Deputies arrive to find homeowner subduing suspect
Deputies arrived on scene to find the homeowner subduing Whitford.

After an investigation, the release said, deputies determined that Whitford was attempting to force entry into a home on River Road when he was confronted by the homeowner, who was armed with a handgun.

“As Whitford fled the area on foot towards the riverbank the homeowner fired several warning shots. The homeowner searched for Whitford and located him on his property, bedded down in a wooded area,” the release said.

“The homeowner then fired several more warning shots in close proximity to Whitford, grabbed him and a physical struggle ensued between the two.”

Whitford’s injuries were treated St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital before he was jailed.

The homeowner refused medical treatment.

Armed home invasion in Severn; homeowner fires shot at Columbia burglar

BALTIMORE (WBFF) – The past few days have seen a spate of very violent crimes in Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County and Howard County, according to police reports.

They include armed home invasions in Severn and Laurel, a homeowner who fired a shot at a burglar in Columbia, shots fired at a vehicle in Windsor Mill, a serious stabbing in Woodlawn, and a vehicle shot at near I-95 in Elkridge.

Anne Arundel County police arrested 18-year-old Dashaun Darrell Henson in an armed home invasion in Severn.

Officers responded to Meade Village Road at about 7:50 p.m. April 28. The suspect, who was known to the victims, entered the home, went to the victim’s upstairs bedroom and pointed a gun at a female resident, then physically assaulted her and demanded her purse.

A male resident chased the suspect; the suspect then pointed a gun at the male victim and kept fleeing. No injuries were reported.

Howard County police arrested a Silver Spring man, 28-year-old Jeremiah Jordan McLeod, in an armed home invasion on Canterbury Riding in Laurel at 12:35 a.m. April 24.

Howard County police said McLeod allegedly entered someone’s bedroom and displayed a gun. The victim and other residents were able to disarm him. The suspect was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. The gun was determined to be a BB gun.

TABOR CITY HOMEOWNER NOT CHARGED AFTER INTRUDER SHOT AND KILLED

ABOR CITY, NC (WWAY) — The Columbus County District Attorney’s Office has determined that a homeowner was justified when he shot and killed a man in his home.

Cameron Green was shot and killed in a home on Miller Road on April 21.

“After consultation with our law enforcement partners with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and a review of all available evidence, including witness statements, photographs, and video surveillance footage of the home and local businesses, it has been determined that Carlton Fidler was legally justified in using deadly force under the “defense of habitation” doctrine,” the news release from District Attorney Jon David stated.

Just after 2:00 pm on April 21, Carlton Fidler arrived at his home off of Miller Road in Tabor City.

As Fidler pulled into his front yard, he pulled his phone out to disable the camera system and saw a notification that the cameras had recorded a new event.

Fidler watched the recording and saw two men enter his home through a back window. Fidler proceeded to drive around his home and park, as he normally does. Fidler got out of his vehicle and saw an air conditioning unit had been removed from his home, leaving his window open.

Fidler was standing at the window and saw the two males he had seen on his security cameras in his home.

Fidler, who had a legally owned firearm on him, removed the firearm from its holster and ordered the two men in the home to raise their hands.

Fidler stated that the individuals began to move around and toward him in an aggressive manner. Fidler discharged his firearm into his home, through the open window two times.

One of the bullets struck and killed Cameron Green. The other male in the home ran off as Fidler discharged his firearm an additional three times.

 

2 Kansas men dead in self-defense homicide

TOPEKA–Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting that resulted in the death of two Kansas men is being investigated as a possible self-defense homicide.

The investigation into the death of 36-year-old Zennie L. Vasser Jr., whose body was found Wednesday in the 1300 block of SE Locust Street in Topeka, and the shooting death of 37-year-old Mark A Edwards, that occurred late Tuesday in the 1400 block of SE 14th Street in Topeka are connected and stemmed from the same incident, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

The preliminary investigation indicates Vasser Jr. fired a weapon, striking Edwards. A witness to that incident is believed to have fired a weapon in self-defense striking Vasser Jr.

Man shot while trying to break into apartment

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) – A man shot early Thursday in Charleston was airlifted to a hospital, police said.

Officers responded to the 2200 block of 9th Street, which is near an area that intersects with Edgar Drive and close to the Eastern Illinois University campus, before 5 a.m. Thursday and found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the torso.

Authorities said a person tried to enter an occupied apartment by force. A resident shot a firearm through the door and hit the intruder as the door started to break open.

Responders took the man who was shot to Carle Clinic in Urbana.

Armed robbery victim suffers life-threatening injuries; 1 suspect dead, 2 others arrested

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The intended target of an attempted armed robbery acted in self-defense during a deadly shooting Thursday night on East Smiley Avenue, according to investigators.

The Baton Rouge Police Department reported Tony Falgout, 18, was killed when he and two others tried to rob a 26-year-old man around 9 p.m. in the 2200 block of E. Smiley Ave. The victim of the armed robbery is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, police said.

Carlos Like, 18, and Kendrick Birks, 17, have been booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of attempted first-degree murder and principal to first-degree murder.

Sgt. Don Coppola with BRPD said investigators believe Falgout, Like, and Birks planned to rob a 26-year-old man. During the armed robbery, there was a shootout between the intended target and the three suspects, he added.

Coppola said Falgout and the 26-year-old both suffered gunshot wounds and Falgout died at the scene.

Would-Be Robber Killed, Accomplice Wounded in South St. Louis,

Armed thieves were shot, one of them fatally, by a man they tried to rob on Wednesday night in south St. Louis, police say

Officers were called at 10:38 p.m. to the 5300 block of South Compton Avenue for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found one man, whom they’re still trying to identify, dead on the ground. They then found his partner nearly two miles away in the 4200 block of Schiller Place, police say. He had been shot in the thigh.

Police say the two men approached a 31-year-old, pulled out a gun and tried to rob him. The would-be robbery victim, however, shot both men.

The scene of the shooting is on the northern border of the Carondelet neighborhood. The wounded accomplice was taken from Schiller in the Bevo neighborhood to the hospital where was treated and released. Police have not publicly identified him or the shooter.

 

Oh the Southwest side of Chicago……..

Brothers shoot suspected robber in Bridgeview

A store clerk and his brother shot a suspected robber Tuesday in Bridgeview after he allegedly tried to rob a business in southwest suburban Justice for the second time in five days.

The male tried to rob the store about 6:15 p.m. near 82nd Street and Roberts Road in Justice, but was foiled by the clerk, according to Bridgeview spokesman Ray Hanania. He was also suspected of robbing the same place on Friday.

The clerk called his brother, who was driving with friends nearby on Roberts Road, Hanania said. Together, they chased the suspected robber into Bridgeview, where they engaged in a brief shootout.

The suspected robber was shot in the back and hospitalized in good condition, Hanania said. Weapons were recovered from both the suspect and the brothers.

Bridgeview police are investigating the shootings, while Justice police are investigating the robberies, Hanania said.

Charges are pending against the suspected robber, Hanania said. The brothers will not be charged.

Man shot while attempting to burglarize Bay County home

BAY CITY, MI — Police are investigating the shooting of a suspected burglar in Bay County.

About 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, Michigan State Police troopers and Bay County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the shooting scene at a house in the 5100 block of Baxman Road in Monitor Township. They arrived to find a resident had shot a 26-year-old man in his abdomen, said MSP Special 1st Lt. David Kaiser.

Police determined the wounded man had entered the home through a window he had broken, Kaiser said.

The wounded man was taken via ambulance to an area hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

The resident was not arrested or issued a citation, Kaiser said.

Kaiser did not know if the burglar and resident knew each other prior to the incident.

Suspected burglar shot and injured by homeowner in Lake Elsinore

A man suspected of breaking into a house in Lake Elsinore [California]  on Monday night was shot and injured by the homeowner, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday.

Deputies responded to the 18000 block of Carmela Court at around 11:30 p.m. after getting reports of gunshots in the area, authorities said. On arrival, they found a man in the street with multiple gunshot wounds.

That man was identified as Rodney Ortiz Jr, 39, of Banning. Ortiz was transported to a local hospital for his injuries.

The Sheriff’s Department said a homeowner in the area reported that Ortiz forced his way into the homeowner’s residence. Ortiz was confronted by the homeowner, who had a handgun.

“The homeowner, fearing for his safety, fired at Ortiz, who took off running and collapsed in the street in front of the residence,” officials said.

Ortiz was involved in two other vehicle burglaries in the area prior to Monday night’s burglary, the Sheriff’s Department said.

And in an addition: another one bites the dust.

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8301 Darlington Drive

The fatal shooting of a robbery suspect at 8301 Darlington Drive about 3:10 p.m. on Sunday (April 26) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the deceased male, 22, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives E. Martinez and R. Montalvo reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found one male lying in the street unresponsive and another male (shooter) still on scene.  HFD paramedics pronounced the male in the street deceased.  The shooter, 29, surrendered his weapon to officers.

A preliminary investigation determined the deceased male robbed the other male and both men exchanged gunfire.  The deceased male was shot.  The other male was uninjured.  Officers recovered property on the deceased male and learned the property belonged to the shooter.

Witnesses stated they saw a white Chevrolet Impala fleeing the scene after the shooting.  The vehicle, with damage from the shooting, was recovered nearby, but unoccupied.

Don’t bring a toy gun to a real gunfight.

Clerk shoots armed suspect trying to rob liquor store in Lindsay

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A store clerk shot an armed suspect who tried to rob a liquor store in Lindsay on Sunday night, police say.

Lindsay police officers responded to the store on East Honolulu Street at around 10:40 p.m.

Officials say three young men barged into the store carrying at least one weapon. The store clerk took out his own gun and fired at the suspects — shooting one of them.

The injured suspect was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center and is expected to be OK.

Police say they recovered a replica weapon from the crime scene.

The other two suspects ran away after shots were fired. Police believe they’re men in their late teens or earlier 20s.

Minot man fatally shot after allegedly entering another home

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot police said Monday that a 39-year-old man was fatally shot after he allegedly entered another man’s home.

According to police, a resident in northwest Minot called authorities early Saturday to say he had shot an unknown man who entered his home and threatened him. Officers arrived to find a dead man inside.

The dead man was identified Monday as Christopher Lee Reader of Minot. The name of the man who lived at the residence was not released. Authorities say they are still investigating and there is no presumed risk to the public.

Aaaaaand, Lexington Kentucky again.

Man shot and killed after he broke into home of woman he’d been dating

A 24-year-old man died after police said he was shot after breaking into a home in north Lexington late Friday night.

Lexington police said a woman called them to report that a man she had been dating had broken into her home on the 1900 block of Alice Drive and begun shooting.

“Another resident fired back, striking the intruder,” police said in a news release.

Police said they found the intruder, Jaymes Miller, dead inside the house. The Fayette County coroner’s office said he was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:40 p.m.

Police are continuing to investigate but said they do not expect to file charges against the person who shot Miller.

Police said Miller “had active warrants for domestic violence and the robbery of a Lexington motel earlier this month.”

SUSPECT SHOT IN LEG BY VICTIM’S SON

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- Lexington Police say the son of a woman shot a man they say was strangling the woman early Friday morning.

Police say they were called to Dedman Lane around 1 a.m. They say the suspect was gone from the area, after being shot in the leg by the victim’s son. The suspect was later found on Leestown Road.

Police say the suspect was released from the hospital and now in jail on a strangulation charge.

Burglar shot dead when discovered by armed homeowner

DALLAS – A burglar ended up dead after trying to rob a homeowner ready to defend his property.

Police were called to the 2900-block of Villa Sur Trail on the Northeast Side of Dallas just after 11 p.m. Friday. Police tell us the homeowner came outside and discovered a burglar breaking into his shed. He drew his weapon and shot the burglar.

The injured burglar then stumbled to his own car and tried to drive away but crashed into another parked vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police haven’t said if the burglar had managed to actually take anything from the shed.

The homeowner was taken downtown by detectives. No word yet if any charges are pending.

Homeowner shoots at would-be burglars

Two men escaped injury after a homeowner shot at them during a break-in.

On April 24, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy James Carver and Sheriff Jason Chennault were dispatched to the Pumpkin Hollow area for a burglary in progress.

The caller said two men tried entering his home by breaking a window. The man said the intruders broke into the back door of the residence.

The homeowner was armed with a shotgun and confronted the suspects. The homeowner fired the gun at the men and they fled.

“Upon arrival at the scene, Deputy Carver and Sheriff Chennault located the suspects’ vehicle parked in the yard of the residence. The vehicle was loaded with items that had been stolen from outbuildings on the property,” the CCSO report said. “Deputy Carver and Sheriff Chennault found a foot trail in the wet grass leading away from the residence. Deputy Austin Cluck and his K-9 partner, Lucas, were called to the scene; Lucas was able to track the suspects’ trail to a dirt road, where it appeared the suspects met a vehicle.”

Chennault, along with deputies, searched the Pumpkin Hollow area and found one of the men who matched the homeowner’s description.

James Levesque admitted he had a role in the burglary, and the vehicle found at the scene was registered to him.

Carver determined the other man involved in the crime was Chase Baker.

“Deputies Carver, Cluck, Aaron Johnson and Deputy Marshal John C. Wofford located Baker at a residence in the Briggs area and arrested him.

Levesque and Baker were taken to the Cherokee County Detention Center where they were booked for the felony crimes of first-degree burglary and knowingly concealing stolen property,” the report said.

Neither suspect was injured by the fired shotgun and the recovered stolen property will be returned to the homeowner.

Motive for the shooting? Really? I’ll take ‘Burglary’ for $500, Alex

Man shot and killed after breaking in to San Bernardino residence

A man suspected of breaking into a San Bernardino residence early Wednesday was shot and killed, the San Bernardino Police Department said.

Shawn McElroy, 39, of San Bernardino, broke into a residence on the 300 block of S. Stoddard Avenue just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, police said.

Officers went to the area after getting a call about a break-in and shooting. Authorities said officers found McElroy with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the motive for the shooting is under investigation.

State hospital escapee shot by Wichita County homeowner

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The Wichita County Sheriff said a grand jury will determine whether a man was justified in shooting another man who escaped from the North Texas State Hospital Wednesday night.

It happened at 3225 West Rathgaber Road between 9–9:30 p.m.

Sheriff David Duke said Matthew Reyes, 25, noticed a janitor lay keys down on a table and then found the key that let him out of the facility.

Soon after that, Duke said a woman at the home on Rathgeber Road noticed Reyes swimming in her pool in only his underwear.

Duke said the woman called 9-1-1, and that’s when Reyes noticed her looking at him out the back window and tried to get into the house.

Duke said by that time, the woman’s husband arrived home and grabbed a shotgun.

The 42-year-old homeowner said he confronted Reyes who got on the ground before then charging him.

Reyes was shot once in the right leg, and that’s when deputies arrived followed by EMS.

At United Regional, Duke said medical personnel found the janitor’s keys inserted inside Reyes’ body when x-raying for pellets.

Reyes was flown to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth where he is undergoing surgeries.

He was court-ordered to the North Texas State Hospital from Denton County, and Duke said he will return there to the state hospital.

The case remains under investigation.

Well the South side of Chicago
Is the baddest part of town
And if you go down there
You better just beware
Of a man named Leroy Brown
Ladies packing heat.

Woman shoots suspect after home invasion on South Side

CHICAGO – A woman shot a man who forced his way into her residence Wednesday night, Chicago police said.

Just after 6:15 p.m., police were dispatched to the 8300 block of South Kerfoot on the report of a shooting.

After a preliminary investigation, police said a 31-year-old woman was inside her residence when a man forced his way inside.

The woman then produced a firearm and fired shots at the offender, striking him in the foot. He was taken to Holy Cross in good condition.

It’s unknown at this time if charges are pending against the suspect. The woman was found to have a valid concealed carry license/FOID card.

Area South detectives continue to investigate.

In Canada, possession of a firearm in ready condition for self defense is against their law. In fact the Canadian gubbermint idea of just how the people can use force to defend themselves is so different from here in the U.S., I wouldn’t live there even if you paid me.
Those killed didn’t stand a chance and the word is that Canadian gubbermint is simply going to do nothing more but use this crime to enact more gun control, like what they’ve got now isn’t enough.

CANADA RAMPAGE PROOF GUN CONTROL WON’T PREVENT TRAGEDIES

BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today said the weekend rampage in Nova Scotia provided more proof that strict gun control laws will not prevent determined individuals from committing mayhem.

Authorities now say at least 22 people were killed, as more victims have been discovered by investigators. Many were apparently killed in their own homes while obeying “stay home” mandates due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

“We offer our sympathies to our Canadian neighbors, and especially to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their loss,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “But we do not believe adding more restrictions on gun ownership for law-abiding Canadian citizens will to anything to prevent such tragedies in the future.

“For decades,” he continued, “we have been on the front lines in the battle to protect our Second Amendment. We’ve listened to repeated claims that the next new gun law is going to prevent violent crimes and make people safer. The only people made safer by restrictive gun laws are criminals and crazy persons who attack honest citizens, even in their own homes, and to whom ‘gun-free zone’ signs translate to a risk-free environment.”

Gottlieb noted that the presumed Nova Scotia killer apparently fooled at least some of his victims by dressing as an RCMP constable, and driving around in what apparently was a decommissioned patrol vehicle he had restored.

“Canada has very strict gun policies, but those regulations did not prevent the murder spree,” Gottlieb observed. “We find it appalling that many in the U.S. gun prohibition movement have argued in support of Canadian-type gun laws for this country. It is time for gun control extremists on both sides of the border to admit their strategies have consistently failed, and in some cases have even cost lives.

“Instead of allowing anti-gunners to exploit this tragedy,” he said, “let’s learn from it. The very first lesson may be hard for some to accept, but it is this: Extremist gun control laws do not prevent unspeakable crimes and they perpetuate a false sense of security that often has tragic results. Adopting new restrictions will not change that dynamic and may even make things worse. We cannot allow what happened in Canada to influence our policies here. We must zealously protect our right to keep and bear arms.”

 

Man shot, critically injured in University Place [Washington] after allegedly jumping a couple

Two men were shot in University Place early Tuesday after one allegedly attacked the other as he was walking with his girlfriend. The confrontation occurred about 5:35 a.m. at 40th Street West and Sunset Drive West.

When Pierce County sheriff’s deputies arrived, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Deputies applied a tourniquet and discovered the suspect lying in the grass nearby suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the chest. Both men were taken to St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. The suspect is listed in critical condition.

The victim and his girlfriend told detectives they were walking west on 40th Street West when they noticed two men who appeared to be following them. They allegedly stopped at one point to allow the men to pass, but the suspects also stopped.

“He said the suspect grabbed him by the throat and said, ‘This is how it’s gonna go down,’” sheriff’s spokesman Ed Troyer said.

The victim told deputies he was afraid for his life and shot the other man once or twice. A pistol was found at the scene. The couple said they do not know the suspects, one of whom ran after the shooting and has not been identified.

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Defensive Gun Uses in the U.S.

All of the law-abiding citizens featured in this database successfully defended their liberties, lives, or livelihoods with the lawful use of a firearm. These cases are not based on hearsay, but on verifiable reports found through public sources.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost every major study on defensive gun use has found that Americans use their firearms defensively between 500,000 and 3 million times each year. There’s good reason to believe that most defensive gun uses are never reported to law enforcement, much less picked up by local or national media outlets.

This database, therefore, is not intended to be comprehensive. Instead, it highlights just a fraction of the incredible number of times Americans relied on the Second Amendment—not the government getting there in time—to protect their inalienable rights. Despite the limitations on data, these confirmed cases of defensive gun use help prove that the “good guy with a gun” is not a myth, but an integral part of American society.

Weird way the reporter refers to what is a home invasion burglary.

Man shot during home intrusion argument in east Toledo

TOLEDO (WTVG) – An alleged home intruder was shot in a east Toledo residence early Tuesday morning.

Police responded to a person shot early around 1 a.m. in the 400 block of 4th St. When they arrived, they learned Darnell Jones, 28, entered the residence of James Hardwick, 29, without his knowledge or invitation. Jones has a listed address next door to Hardwick.

After a verbal exchange, Jonathon Hardwick, 26, of Springfield, fired one round from his Glock 40 caliber pistol, striking Jones in the chest.

Jones was transported to Mercy St. Vincent’s Medical Center. His wounds are not believe to be life threatening, according to police.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police identify man involved in fatal home invasion

RAND SALINE, Texas (KETK) – A home invasion turned fatal Tuesday morning after the homeowner shot the man.

The Grand Saline Department is investigating the fatal shooting that took place in the 1100 block of W. Frank Street. It happened just before 3:00 a.m. Tuesday when a man reportedly entered someone’s home and the homeowner shot him.

EMS crews arrived and were unable to resuscitate him. The victim has been identified as Nathan Shields, 35.

The investigation is ongoing

5 CCW Tips For Older Armed Citizens

By Sheriff Jim Wilson

As we get older, we must keep in mind that we can still be a target for criminal attack. In fact, we may become even more of a target as the years catch up with us. The crooks see the gray hair, the wrinkles and figure that we will be less likely to resist and less likely to be armed. Age may cause us to have physical problems to deal with, but many of them can be overcome. We owe it to ourselves and our families to be as tough a target as is humanly possible. Here are a few ideas to help older defensive shooters deal with their issues.

5. Increase Mobility With Exercise.

The older we get, the more important exercise is to our maintaining our body strength and mobility. If you have health issues, it is critical that you do not start an exercise program without consulting with a physician. Just as with the optometrist, you may find it a bit more comfortable to find a physician who enjoys the shooting sports.

When you start hunting for a doctor who is a member of our shooting fraternity, you will be amazed at just how many of them there are. I don’t want to sound “New Age” here, but the fact is that a yoga class, especially one for older folks, is a great way to increase your agility and mobility. However, if you have any doubts about your ability, take the time to consult with a physician.

That’s got to be disheartening for the thug. You’d bet he’s believing he’s got away from the police, hopping fences, running from yard to yard and then he hits one yard and the folks there haul out a gun and pop him a good one.

Sacramento County homeowner shoots suspect who led officers on chase

A suspect who led law enforcement on a vehicle chase from Rocklin to Sacramento County on Monday was shot by a bystander after getting out of the vehicle and running from the scene, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said.

The suspect was taken to the hospital for treatment with non-life-threatening injuries, the sheriff’s office said.

The suspect was wanted in connection with attempting to rob Rocklin businesses over the weekend, Rocklin police said. The suspect smashed his car into a nail salon and a cell phone store on Commons Drive. Investigators said they did not find any items missing, so far.

On Monday, an officer in an unmarked Rocklin police car saw the suspect vehicle around 6:15 p.m. near Eureka Road and Interstate 80. A patrol unit responded to the scene and tried to pull over the suspect.

However, the suspect drove away, leading officers on a chase, police said.

The California Highway Patrol took over the chase, which entered Sacramento County.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said deputies then got involved, saying the suspect was seen, at one point, going westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-80 near Watt Avenue.

The chase eventually ended in the Foothill Farms area of Sacramento County when the suspect got out of the car and ran.

A homeowner who lives in the 4400 block of Belmont Place Lane shot the suspect, the sheriff’s office said. The homeowner and his wife were on their back patio. At some point, the homeowner said he feared for his life and shot the suspect.

“It’s unclear at this time if the suspect had gained entry into the residence or if he attempted to gain entry or what the nature of that confrontation was with the homeowner,” Sacramento County sheriff’s Sgt. Tess Deterding said. “But we do know that the homeowner fired at the suspect, striking him and that he was transported to an area hospital.”

The sheriff’s office said it is too soon to determine whether the homeowner could face any charges. At this point, investigators believe the shooting was in self-defense.

No law enforcement officer fired their weapon, the sheriff’s office said. The homeowner was not injured.

Deputies detained a passenger who was in the car with the suspect, the sheriff’s office said.

No other details were released.

First-Time Buyers Explain Why Coronavirus Drove Them to Gun Stores in Record Numbers

Aaron Eaton learned how to shoot in the Army back in 2006 but holstered a pistol for the last time when he left in 2009 and took a job as a technician for a sewer company. That all changed on March 26 when the father of four walked out of an Alabama gun store with a Beretta 92FS, the same gun he handled as a military policeman at the height of the Iraq war.

“Simply put: I wanted peace of mind when it comes to the safety of my family,” Eaton said.

Eaton’s pistol was one of 2.3 million firearms to fly off the shelves in March, the single busiest month for gun sales ever. The Washington Free Beacon spoke to half a dozen new gun owners who purchased a total of six handguns and two shotguns. All of the new gun owners provided proof of purchase, though some asked not to have their last names published because of potential career backlash.

“To me, it’s all about protecting my family, and if a gun makes that easier, so be it,” Scott, a California tech worker with a wife and daughter, said.

Many of the new gun owners cited concerns about personal protection as states began emptying jail cells and police departments announced they would no longer enforce certain laws. Jake Wilhelm, a Virginia-based environmental consultant and lacrosse coach, purchased a Sig Sauer P226 after seeing Italy enact a nationwide lockdown on March 9.

“[My fiancée and I] came to the conclusion in early March that if a nation like Italy was going into full lockdown, we in the U.S. were likely on the same path,” Wilhelm said. “Given that, and knowing that police resources would be stretched to the max, I decided to purchase a handgun.”

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the gun industry’s trade group, said new customers represented a large swath of new gun sales even as gun stores faced depleted stocks and shutdown orders from state and local governments across the country. “A large portion of the 2.3 million sales during the month of March were to first-time buyers is what we’re hearing back from our retailers,” Mark Oliva, a spokesman for the group, said.

Retailers told the Free Beacon they’d never experienced anything like the recent surge of new buyers.

Suspect shot after stealing vehicle, trying to break into home

PHOENIX — A man is behind bars after Phoenix police say he stole a vehicle and tried to break into a home.

It started around 10:00 p.m. Thursday when officers got a call about a stolen car near 51st Street and Van Buren.

Authorities say 32-year-old Ryan Johnson Davis forced his way into the vehicle and drove off.

The owner received minor injuries during a struggle while attempting to stop Davis.

Police say Davis then drove to the area of 53rd Street and Indian School.

Officers say that’s where he tried to break into a home and was shot by the homeowner.

He was arrested and taken to a hospital to get treated for a gunshot wound.

He was released from the hospital and booked into the Maricopa County Jail for robbery, theft of means of transportation, residential burglary and trespassing.