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Business owner shoots, detains suspected burglar in Houston

Shop owners in northwest Houston took action after catching someone breaking into their mechanic shop, shooting the suspect during the confrontation.

According to Houston police, the owners of the business, a man and a woman, spotted a suspect on their security cameras around 1:40 a.m. breaking into their property in the 1600 block of W 18th Street. Investigators said the same shop had been burglarized a few days prior, and the owners had been on high alert.

The owners rushed to the location and confronted the man as he was exiting the business. Police say the suspect became aggressive, leading one of the owners to shoot him once in the abdomen.

A nearby Jack in the Box employee helped subdue the suspect until officers arrived. The wounded man, believed to be in his 40s, was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.

The business owners are cooperating with investigators, and no charges have been filed at this time.

Woman shoots boyfriend in apparent self-defense during Chesterfield domestic incident

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A woman shot her boyfriend in what police say appears to be self-defense during a domestic incident in Chesterfield County early Monday morning.

Just after 1 a.m. on Monday, March 10, officers with the Chesterfield County Police Department were called to the 6100 block of Heybridge Court in response to a 911 call.

According to police, the caller — an unidentified woman — told dispatchers that she shot her boyfriend because he had assaulted and strangled her.

When officers arrived, they found both the woman and her boyfriend, who police identified as 46-year-old Adryan Whitted, with injuries not considered life-threatening. Whitted had been shot. Both of them were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

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Following an investigation, Whitted was charged with strangulation and domestic assault. He remains at the hospital in police custody.

“Investigators consulted with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and, based on the evidence available at the time, the shooting was determined to be in self-defense,” police said.

California homeowner opens fire on burglars, killing one

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – A homeowner in San Bernardino County opened fire on three burglary suspects, killing one.

What we know

Deputies responded to a home on the 23000 block of Grand Terrace Road in Grand Terrace around 9:18 p.m. March 4.

The victim told deputies that three people broke into his home, so he armed himself with a gun.

The sheriff’s department said the homeowner feared for his safety and, in self-defense, fired rounds at the suspects. They then fled the location in a white sedan.

Timeline

Around 9:28 p.m., Loma Linda deputies responded to the 76 Gas Station on Redlands Boulevard for a report of a man with a gunshot wound.

The man with the gunshot wound was identified as one of the burglars. He was accompanied by a 15-year-old boy who was also involved in the crime.

Deputies detained the juvenile, and the adult was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Later that night around 10 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department responded to another hospital where the third suspect, identified as Marquez Jackson, was receiving treatment for a gunshot wound.

Jackson underwent surgery. He was booked for robbery and murder upon his discharge from the hospital.

The juvenile was also arrested for robbery and murder. Officials say a fourth suspect remains outstanding.

THPD investigating shots fired at O’Reilly Auto Parts

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— UPDATE: The Terre Haute Police Department has released new information regarding a shots fired incident Thursday night.

THPD released a statement saying that officers responded to the 1900 block of south 3rd Street at O’Reilly Auto Parts just after 8:00 PM on Thursday night for a report of shots fired.

Upon investigation, officers learned that the suspect arrived at O’Reilly Auto Parts to dispute a recent trespass order. THPD says the suspect was told to leave and refused which led to a brief physical altercation. Police say, the suspect then returned to their vehicle, retrieving what was believed to be a handgun and pointed it at an employee.

THPD says a nearby customer who was working on his vehicle and was legally carrying a firearm, intervened to defend the employee and shot the suspect multiple times. Police say, the suspect then fled in a vehicle driven by a family member. Officers later found the vehicle and the suspect at a local hospital. The suspect was transferred to an Indianapolis-area hospital and is currently in stable condition.

Upon further investigation, it was determined that the handgun used by the suspect was an airsoft pistol.

THPD detectives and the Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office are still actively investigating the incident. We will keep you updated as further information is released.

Man killed by resident in Lake City home invasion identified by friends as MMA fighter

LAKE CITY, Fla. — Police have released the identity of the man killed Tuesday while breaking into a home on SW Leslie Glen.

Langston Sykes, 31, forced his way into the home just before 11 a.m. before being shot to death by a resident “acting in self-defense,” a Lake City police news release states.

“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with everyone affected,” Police Chief Gerald Butler stated in a news release Thursday. “Based on the investigation, it appears this may be a case of a resident acting in self-defense during a home invasion.”

Distraught family and members of the MMA community took to social media grieving Sykes’ death.

People inside of the home Sykes is accused of breaking into told police that multiple adults and children were inside. “One of the adults fired multiple shots at the intruder when he rushed toward them,” A Lake City police news release said.

Officers arrived at the home and found the Sykes shot and unresponsive. They unsuccessfully tried to resuscitate him, police said.

“Victims of the home invasion reported that the individual, who was known to the victims, attempted to break into the home and was successful,” the news release states.

“Our detectives are working diligently to gather all the facts to ensure a thorough and complete investigation,” Chief Butler said. “We encourage anyone with information to come forward.”

Texas homeowner shoots trespasser in self-defense

ORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 41-year-old Hispanic man was found with gunshot wounds after allegedly trespassing in a homeowner’s yard early Thursday morning, according to police. The incident occurred around 4:28 a.m. in the 900 block of Airline Road.

Officers were dispatched following a report of a trespasser, and upon arrival, they discovered the injured man in the front yard. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

The homeowner reported that the man was initially found in the backyard before moving to the front yard, where the homeowner, fearing for his safety, fired several shots at the trespasser. No arrests have been made, and the case remains under investigation, with plans to present it to the District Attorney’s office for review, according to the police.

Person shot in road rage incident facing charges

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The driver of one of the vehicles involved in a road rage shooting is facing charges, but it’s not the driver who actually fired the weapon.

Louisville Metro police were called to the area of Carlisle Ave. and Taylor Blvd. in the Wyandotte neighborhood around 9:30 a.m., Feb. 26. Officers found a woman with a gunshot wound to the leg. She was taken to UofL Hospital for treatment and is expected to survive her wounds.

Court documents show Graham Bain, 41, of Louisville, has been arrested and charged with four counts of wanton endangerment.

Police say Bain pulled onto Taylor Blvd. near Beecher Street and in front of a van carrying a man and three kids. That van was equipped with front and rear cameras which showed everything that happened next.

Investigators say Bain’s vehicle first break-checked the van causing the driver to go around. After that Bain allegedly began chasing after the van, continually trying to cut the van off. While on Taylor Blvd., Bain’s vehicle rammed into the van during this chase which ended on Carlisle Avenue when the van’s tires were flattened, disabling it.

The video shows Bain then allegedly rammed the disabled van with the man and three kids inside nearly flipping it over. The van’s driver had a gun and shot Bain once in the stomach.

With the help of the van’s dashcam video, police were able to charge Bain.

Bain remains hospitalized, but is scheduled for arraignment Friday, Feb. 28.

Homeowner kills man during break-in

Woman shoots man in self-defense,

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A woman accused of shooting and killing a man in a neighborhood southwest of Gainesville was released on the grounds of self-defense.

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man was shot in the Westchester Manor neighborhood near Southwest Fourth Place around 3 p.m. Sunday.

Deputies detained the suspected shooter, a woman who lived at the home. Investigators interviewed her and witnesses inside the home and in the neighborhood.

Detectives concluded the woman acted in self-defense. The assistant state attorney also agreed with their findings.

The woman was released from custody as detectives continue the investigation.

Child shoots, kills 2 home intruders in self-defense

MANCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) – Two people are dead after a juvenile thwarted a home invasion attempt.

Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington posted on Facebook on Saturday that Clay County 911 contacted KSP after two people were found shot in Manchester.

When troopers got there, they found that the two men shot had tried to break into a home and steal firearms from a safe.

Pennington says that after the two broke in, a juvenile living in the home saw them holding guns and shot them both with a handgun.

The two men were identified as Roger Smith, 44 and 51-year-old Jeffrey Allen.

Pennington says the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story.

Fatal shooting in rural Missouri believed to be self-defense

BENTON CO., Mo. (KCTV) – Self-defense is believed to play a role in the fatal shooting of a man assaulting multiple individuals with a dagger near a rural Missouri amphitheater.

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The Benton County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office says that around 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, emergency crews were called to the 3100 block of Highway MM, near the Grand Stage Amphitheater, with reports of a disturbance that involved a knife and firearms.

As law enforcement officials responded, they said additional information was received that an individual had been shot. When they arrived, they found Mark S. Lomax, 59, with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was airlifted to the University of Kansas Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The Sheriff’s Office said video footage reviewed on Friday revealed Lomax had been armed with an edged dagger as he assaulted multiple individuals. He confronted a vehicle that attempted to leave and tried to assault the driver as he stabbed the vehicle multiple times.

As the altercation continued, law enforcement officials said a woman emerged from Lomax’s home and screamed for help as she ran to a neighbor’s house. The neighbors came out as the altercation escalated and Lomax was shot.

The investigation revealed two individuals fired shots during the incident, however, only one is believed to have fired the fatal shot. Four individuals were detained for questioning.

After interviews, law enforcement officials said three individuals were released while a fourth was held on an outstanding warrant not connected to the case. Based on preliminary findings, the shooting will be evaluated under the state’s self-defense statute.

The Sheriff’s Office indicated that the investigation remains ongoing and further details will be made available as soon as they are made clear. At the completion of the investigation, all findings will be forwarded to the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of charges.

No further information has been released.

Man who was being followed at gas station in NW Harris County shoots, kills other man

Man dies after being shot trying to force way into ex’s home in north Harris County

The sheriff’s office said the ex-boyfriend had kicked down the front door of the apartment where the woman, her son and other family members lived.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A 24-year-old man fatally shot his mother’s 49-year-old ex-boyfriend who was trying to force his way into their apartment early Thursday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

This happened around 1 a.m. on West Village Drive, which is off Hamill Road near the Eastex Freeway in north Harris County.

The sheriff’s office said the ex-boyfriend had kicked down the front door of the apartment where the woman, her son and other family members lived. After kicking down the door, HCSO said the man attempted to assault the woman’s son, who responded by shooting the man twice. HCSO said the shooting was done in self-defense.

The man was taken to an area hospital where he died.

The case will be referred to a grand jury to determine whether any charges will be filed against the shooter.

Witnesses told HCSO the ex-boyfriend’s behavior had become aggressive and concerning leading up to the incident.

Boardman neighbor shot during alleged apartment invasion moves from hospital to jail

A Boardman man is out of the hospital and behind bars after police say he was shot while kicking down the door of his neighbor’s apartment.

Fifty-eight-year-old Lawrence Simon was booked into county jail Thursday after spending a couple of days in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg.

A man who lives on the 100 block of Shields Road tells police he shot Simon early Tuesday after Simon broke into his apartment.

Neighbors told officers they heard a “commotion” including doors slamming before hearing two gunshots.

Police found the gun used in the shooting in a laundry basket.

Simon is scheduled to answer a burglary charge in Boardman Court next week.

Barbershop owner shoots, kills armed robber in self-defense,

SAN ANTONIO – The owner of a North Side barbershop shot a man multiple times during an attempted robbery, according to authorities.

The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 2000 block of Basse Road.

San Antonio police said a man entered the barbershop while it was open and started demanding wallets and purses while flashing a gun.

One of the business owners, described as a 26-year-old man, did not comply quickly enough with the orders and was pistol-whipped by the other man, according to SAPD.

The suspect then focused his attention on the other business owner, a 51-year-old woman, and pulled out zip ties. At the same time, the male business owner pulled out a gun and shot the suspect multiple times in the chest, SAPD told KSAT.

The man who attempted to rob the business was initially hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, police said. However, the Bexar County Medical Examiner later confirmed that he died.

Police said the male business owner had the right to use lethal force and is not expected to face charges.

Attempted carjacking goes awry: Car owner opens fire hitting 2 of 4 teen suspects

After having a gun pulled on him, a Southwest Philadelphia resident shot at four teenagers – hitting two 13-year-olds – who were allegedly trying to steal his car from behind his house Tuesday evening, police said.

The incident unfolded in the alleyway between the 5900 blocks of Bellmar Terrace and Windsor Avenue just after 6 p.m., Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.

According to Small, a neighbor called the man to tell him they saw what looked like four teenagers trying to steal his Honda that was parked in the alleyway behind his house in the Kingsessing section of Southwest Philadelphia.

The man went into the alleyway and confronted the teens, Small said.

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One of the teens pulled out a gun and the car’s owner responded by firing at least seven shots at the group, according to Small. All four teens ran away.

When officers responded to the scene they found two 13-year-olds suffering from gunshot wounds just one block away, Small explained. One teenager had a gunshot wound to his lower back and the other had one gunshot to his leg.

Both of the teens were taken to a nearby hospital by police where they were listed in stable condition, officials said. They are each being questioned by police.

The two other teens in the group were found by police just two blocks away and the car’s owner was able to identify them as the suspects.

Small told NBC10 that the car’s owner does have a legal permit to carry and is cooperating with police.

The entire incident was captured on private surveillance cameras, Small explained.

Homeowner shoots intruder during break-in in North Carolina

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) – A Goldsboro homeowner shot a man who police said attempted to break into a home on Sunday evening.

According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers responded at around 5:48 p.m. to a ShotSpotter alert on the 600 block of W. Oak Street. While investigating the alert, police said a man arrived at the hospital with apparent gunshot wounds.

“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the subject at UNC Health Wayne was shot during an incident in the 600 Block of West Oak Street,” Goldsboro police said in a news release on Monday.

Investigators determined the shooting victim was suspected of breaking and entering to terrorize at a home at that address, resulting in a resident shooting him in self-defense, police said.

The suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Deshaun Jamarion James, was subsequently transported to another hospital for treatment. As of Monday morning, he’s listed to be in critical condition, according to Goldsboro police.

Nobody living inside the home was harmed during the incident. Police said at least one of the victims and the suspect were “acquaintances.”

“The investigation is ongoing,” the news release stated.

Hattiesburg man shot, killed by security guard during incident at chicken-processing plant

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) — A security guard may have saved the lives of others Wednesday afternoon after shooting and killing an armed man in the parking lot of a Jones County chicken-processing plant.

Jones County Coroner Burl Hall said Wednesday night that 21-year-old Lorenzo Hawthorne, of Hattiesburg, died outside the facility at Southern Hens., Inc,, on Moselle-Seminary Road after an exchange of gunfire with a company security guard.

Hall said the body will be sent to the state Crime Lab for autopsy.

The security guard had not been identified Wednesday.

In a statement issued early Wednesday evening, Southern Hens., Inc., said the incident started about 2 p.m. that afternoon as a workplace dispute.

“On January 29, 2025, at about 2:00 pm, at its plant in Moselle, Mississippi, an employee of Southern Hens had a dispute with another worker at the plant and left the secured area of the plant and retrieved a gun from the parking lot,” the statement read. “ He fired at least five shots in the parking lot area and when he turned the gun on the plant security guard, he was shot and killed by the guard.”

The release said Jones County Sheriff’s Department personnel were on-site. The company said all nonessential employees at the plant were released for the remaining work day as soon as it was cleared by JCSD.

The company said all employees who may have witnessed the encounter will be offered counseling.

“Thoughts and prayer go out to the families affected by this shooting,” the statement concluded.

JCSD Investigator Stephen Graeser confirmed that the shooter was a Southern Hens’ employee.

Graeser said the shooter fired multiple rounds with an AR-15-style rifle outside into vehicles where workers were.

Workers fled the scene, and no one was hurt at that time, Graeser said.

Graeser said the shooter than tried to make his way into the plant, where he was confronted by security.

Multiple rounds were exchanged between the shooter and a security guard, with the shooter dying from gunshot wounds, Graeser said.

Some Southern Hens employees were calling the security guard a hero.

“The guy got fired from his job,” Southern Hens employee Kelvin Snyder said. “He got mad, went out to his truck, got a gun … he shot off three shots, he missed.

“The security guard jumped up and ran behind the guard shack. He shot off three more shots, he missed. The security guard jumped up and hit him in the chest and the top … He was planning to come inside the plant. Like I seen him. He was walking, fixin’ to come in the plant, and they stopped him.

“They stopped him with two shots.”

The shooting remains under investigation.

BREAKING: Chicago garbage truck driver exchanges gunfire with 2 armed robbers: shooting one dead and the other in the neck.

Garbage man is a concealed carry license holder. #2A saved his life this Friday morning. pic.twitter.com/DMo0DxdBJr

— Dapper Detective (@Dapper_Det) January 31, 2025