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New Details: Man shoots, kills aggressor attacking three women in hotel

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – A man is dead after police say a bystander shot and killed him when he heard three women calling for help inside a room at Hotel Indigo on 211 Clay Ave. The shooter cooperated with police and was not arrested.

Police say it started around 3 a.m. when a man staying at the hotel heard people yelling for help in the hallway.

He found a room where a man was in a fight with three women. Police say in a press release, the bystander tried to help, but it upset the “original aggressor”.

The original aggressor attacked the bystander, which prompted the bystander to fire one shot at the original aggressor.

Police and emergency crews were called. When they arrived on scene they performed life saving measures, transported the original aggressor to the hospital where he later died.

One of the women involved had a minor injury.

Police say the bystander cooperated with their investigation and was not arrested.

Everyone involved was staying at Hotel Indigo.

LCSO says man was shot by homeowner during break-in

STANFORD – A man was shot three times by a Lincoln County homeowner after he allegedly used a chainsaw to break into a home Sunday morning.

The male owner of the home on Martin’s Trail woke up to the sound of glass breaking, according to Sgt. Michael Mullins with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. “It was this male subject that was coming through their back door, that was a full glass door, with a chainsaw in his hand,” Mullins said.

Mullins added that he doesn’t believe the chainsaw was running, and it was just used to break the glass. “At that point the homeowner encountered him, approximately four shots were fired, striking the subject three times.”

It appears the alleged intruder – identified as 44-year-old Richard A. Hamadany – was suffering from a psychotic episode, according to Mullins. “I think he was suffering from some mental illness issues. He thought he was hearing voices and thought somebody was screaming for help. That’s when he tried to gain access to the residence,” Mullins said.

There was a husband and wife and two children in the home, Mullins said. Other than the chainsaw he picked up from the porch, Hamadany did not have any weapons on his person. At this time, Mullins said there is no indication of drug or alcohol use. “It just appears he was having a psychotic episode,” he said.

Hamadany was transported to Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford and then on to the University of Kentucky Hospital. “He is in serious, but stable condition,” Mullins said. Hamadany was cited while in the hospital and charged with first-degree burglary and four counts of wanton endangerment. No one, aside from Hamadany, was injured, Mullins said.

The ongoing investigation is being overseen by Sgt. Mullins with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Cashier fires back at suspect trying to rob store with a gun

Homeowner shoots rooftop burglar in Lincoln Park

CHICAGO — A Lincoln Park resident shot and critically injured a burglar who tried to break into their home from the roof on Thursday night, Chicago police said. It’s at least the second time this week that would-be crime victims have shot suspected offenders on the North Side.

Police were initially called to the 2200 blocks of North Clybourn and Janssen to handle reports of a suspicious person on rooftops around 10:28 p.m. But no CPD units were assigned for nearly 20 minutes, even though one homeowner called 911 three times to report the situation, according to dispatch records.

Around 11 o’clock, just a couple of minutes after the call was finally assigned, 911 callers reported shots fired and a person shot on the block.

Cops arrived to find a woman shot on the roof of a home in the 2200 block of North Clybourn, according to a CPD media statement. A man who lives in the house, a concealed carry license holder, shot her to keep her from entering his residence, police said.

The woman received gunshot wounds to her chest and wrists. She’s at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in good condition, according to police.

Officers at the scene said it appeared that she entered the property through a nearby construction site and used rope to get onto the roof. Cops found a bag containing hypodermic needles and possible heroin at the scene.

The burglar is the seventh person shot in Lincoln Park this year. Five of those victims were shot during a single incident near the Lincoln Park Zoo last month.

The neighborhood had four shooting victims in total in 2022. There were four shooting victims at this point in 2021; three as of July 4, 2020; and six at this point in 2019.

The 2019 victims were shot in just two incidents: a double shooting in the 100 block of West North Avenue and a quadruple shooting on the lakefront at Fullerton.

On Wednesday morning, a concealed carry holder shot a man who tried to rob him at gunpoint in West Ridge, according to CPD.

The victim, 26, and two male companions were outside a car in the 2600 block of West Devon when the robber walked up and announced a robbery at 3:33 a.m. But the concealed carry holder fired shots at the masked man, striking him in the chest and grazing his head, police said.

After being shot, the man ran into a nearby alley. Police found him in the 2600 block of West Rosemont and brought EMS to treat his injuries. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in critical condition. Officers said they found a handgun in a trash can near the injured man.

Two would-be robbers were killed in an attempted jugging Friday

Two men are dead after police say an attempted jugging went wrong Friday near South Park Mall. [in San Antonio]

Police Chief William McManus said the target, a man in his 20s, was withdrawing money at a drive-through Chase ATM at about noon at 2310 Southwest Military Drive.

The man saw the two suspects approaching him, one on foot and the other in a sedan.

He pulled out a handgun and shot both of them, killing them.

The chief declined to say what the suspects told the man in the moments leading up to the robbery. Asked whether weapons were found on the suspected robbers, McManus said, “We’re still looking at that.”

The chief said it appeared to be a “jugging” case, in which thieves target someone known to be withdrawing a large sum of money.

“It’s been a trend throughout the country right now,” the chief said. “We believe at this point — and this could change — that this is a jugging incident.”

McManus said detectives are interviewing the man involved Friday afternoon.

As for criminal charges, the chief said that’s “not what I’m looking at right now.”

“There’s no continuing danger to anyone in the area,” he said. “It was a robbery that didn’t go well for the robbers.”

Home intruder shot, killed in North Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A home intruder was shot and killed in North Las Vegas Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

On July 4 around 1 p.m., officers received a call saying a home intruder was shot in the 600 block of Sand Sage Avenue near Carey Avenue and Revere Street. When officers arrived they found the intruder dead, police said.

After the preliminary investigation, police determined that the man, who the residents did not know, entered the house through the front door.

This is an ongoing investigation, no further details are available at this time.

Robbery suspect shot by concealed carry holder on North Side

CHICAGO — A robbery suspect was shot early Wednesday morning in West Ridge by a concealed carry holder.

Just after 3:30 a.m., police said three men, ages 26, 33 and 31 were standing near their vehicle when they were approached by a man displaying a gun.

The man demanded the men’s property. At some point, the 26-year-old man, who has a concealed carry licenses, shot the robbery suspect multiple times.

The man was transported to St. Francis in critical condition.

Woman critical after being shot while in passenger seat on North Side
No other injuries were reported.

Vacationer in rental home shoots intruder

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (SNN TV) July 2, 2023 – A shooting early Sunday morning in the Gulf Gate neighborhood of Sarasota seems to have been in self-defense during a break-in.

The shooting took place about 2:15 Sunday morning when a family on vacation was awakened in their rental home by what appeared to be someone in the enclosed lanai breaking into the house in the 6500 block of Colonial Drive in Sarasota County.

One of the victims felt threatened and shot the suspect.

The suspect is still alive at SMH but in critical condition.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office investigation is ongoing.

Argument over yard work ends in Tulsa shooting death

A homeowner, who police believe was accosted by a neighbor Sunday over yard work, shot [and] killed the aggressor, the Tulsa Police Department said.

Officers were called to the 1200 block of N. Toledo Avenue around 10:30 a.m. about a shooting. Officers arrived to find Blake Williams dead in the back yard of the residence.

Through the investigation and numerous interviews with witnesses and neighbors, officers learned the incident began with the homeowner doing yard work in the front yard. Williams approached him and became aggressive.

According to police, the homeowner asked Williams to leave several times. Williams eventually cornered the homeowner in the garage, began attacking him and cutting him with lawn trimming shears, and a physical fight ensued, TPD said.

At one point, the homeowner managed to get away from Williams, retrieved his gun, and again tried to get Blake Williams to leave, police said. Williams started walking away, then turned and ran at the homeowner, who shot Williams.

Williams died on the scene. TPD detectives questioned the homeowner and he is not under arrest at this time. His identity was not released by police.

Suspected home intruder shot by Colorado Springs resident, dies

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A home invasion turned shooting is under investigation.

Around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a burglary on Nebula Court, in the Bear Creek neighborhood. The homeowner told police that an unknown man entered his home. Police say the homeowner then shot the person, who fled the home.

The shot person, who has not yet been publicly identified, was later found by officers. He was taken to the hospital where he died.

The homicide unit is now investigating this death. We will update this article as we learn more.

Victim shoots attacker in self-defense

A man is now facing charges in connection with a violent domestic incident in Somers.
State police responded to a home on Summit Circle back on June 13.
They say they found a man who had been shot in the arm and a resident suffering from head trauma.
Both were taken to Westchester Medical Center.
An investigation determined 66-year-old Raymond Lauda had forcibly entered the residence and assaulted the victim.
The victim then fired a rifle in self-defense.
Laudo is charged with burglary, assault, strangulation, criminal possession of a weapon and menacing.
He was released on $25,000.

Residents shoot back at home intruders during robbery attempt in Seattle

SEATTLE — Seattle police say the victims of a home-invasion robbery turned the table on the suspects during an exchange of gunfire Monday morning.

According to police, the robbery happened around 3:30 a.m. near 5500 23rd Ave South in the Beacon Hill neighborhood.

“The suspects were met by the residents who were armed and exchanged gunfire. The suspects were gone by time officers arrived and were not located,” Seattle police wrote in a watch log.

Approximately 15 minutes after the home invasion robbery was reported, a person with multiple gunshot wounds was dropped off at Swedish First Hill hospital. The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition and did not provide information to police about how they were shot.

Seattle police told KOMO News on Tuesday that it has not been determined if the person who was shot was connected to the home-invasion robbery.

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Burglary Suspect Stabbed with Sword After Attacking Homeowner with Pitchfork

On Sunday, a male suspect was stabbed by a samurai sword when he burglarized a residence in the North Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Police responded to a residential burglary in the 2100 block of Beacon Avenue South around 1:30 p.m. Officers located and detained two men one with a sword with visible minor injuries and another with a stab wound to his torso.

During the investigation, officers discovered a man had entered the victims’ residence while they were gone. The 71-year-old male victim noticed items were misplaced and a kitchen window had been shattered once he re-entered his home.

As he walked further into his home, he found a man standing in his living room. A struggle quickly ensued between the two men. At one point, the suspect held the victim to the floor as he attempted to stab him with a pitchfork. The victim was able to escape and retreat to his bedroom where he retrieved a firearm. The suspect followed him and wrestled with him as he tried to take the gun.

The victim attempted to shoot the suspect, but the firearm jammed. When the firearm malfunctioned, the victim picked up his samurai sword and stabbed the suspect. The 61-year-old female victim witnessed the physical altercation in the bedroom and tried to pull the suspect off the male victim. After the stabbing, the suspect ran outside to a nearby residence where he was later detained by officers.

Police provided medical care until Seattle Fire arrived and took over medical treatment to those injured. The male victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his face and torso from the altercation. The 61-year-old male suspect was transported to Harborview Medical Center for further medical attention for his non-life-threatening stab wound.

The suspect was arrested for burglary and will be booked into King County Jail after being medically cleared.

Long Beach homeowner fatally shoots woman attacking neighbor

A Long Beach homeowner fatally shot a woman who was harassing his neighborhood early Saturday morning.

According to Long Beach Police Department, neighbors say that the woman was following people home and pounding on front doors and windows in the early morning, just after midnight, before she attacked a woman.

The shooting happened minutes before 1 a.m. in the 600 block of Roycroft Avenue, police said, when a man shot a woman in the head.

“Through their preliminary investigation, including statements provided from witnesses, detectives learned a male adult observed a female adult attacking another woman,” said Long Beach Police Department spokesperson Alyssa Baeza. “The female victim was calling for help and the man armed himself with a handgun.”

Investigators believe that the man was armed prior to the altercation due to the “prior suspicious activity in front of his residence.”

The deceased woman, who has been identified as 44-year-old East Long Beach resident Andrew Powell, was fatally shot as she was charging towards the armed homeowner, police said.

“He was trying to protect himself and the other neighbors as well,” said one resident Eileen Gelso, who says that Powell was banging on doors over and over demanding money. “She was definitely dangerous. I believe that.”

The homeowner was detained and officers recovered his handgun from the scene, but after gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, he was released.

Grieving family members, who say they plan to pursue legal action against the homeowner, say that Powell was undergoing a mental crisis at the time of the incident, and that the use of force was extremely unnecessary.

“This case will be presented to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office,” police said.

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Texas woman shoots, kills home intruder

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into her house, according to Amarillo, Texas police.

Around 5:30 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a residential burglary on N. Adams St.

When officers arrived, they found the body of 53-year-old Cedric Milligan. The woman who shot him said Milligan broke into her home.

According to police, he forced his way inside through the back door which was locked. She grabbed a gun and shot him.

Louisville police say man fatally shot while trying to carjack undercover police officers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man was shot and killed by a Louisville Metro Police officer Monday afternoon after police said he tried to carjack two undercover officers in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood. But the man’s father is pushing back on what police say led up to his son’s death.

According to Interim Police Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel, the incident took place just after 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Griffiths Avenue and North 22nd Street.

Gwinn-Villaroel said two undercover officers with LMPD’s Fugitive Unit were inside a vehicle attempting to apprehend a suspect in an unrelated investigation when their vehicle was approached by a man in his 20s.

According to Gwinn-Villaroel, the man had a gun and attempted to carjack the officers.

One of the officers — a 10-year veteran of the department — shot the man with his service weapon.

The officers immediately tried to render medical aid, according to Gwinn-Villaroel, but the suspect died as a result of his injuries. Neither of the officers were injured.

Hours after the shooting, a man named Mark Jaggers reached out to WDRB News. He said his son, Mark Jaggers Jr., wasn’t trying to carjack anyone and that he thought the car was dumped off near their Portland home and wanted to take it for a joyride. When he opened the door, two undercover officers were inside.

“That car was sitting here for three hours,” said Jaggers. “My son thought it was a stolen car.”

Jaggers said he watched video from a neighbor’s security camera after the shooting. He said the alley where it happened is a known drop-off spot for dumped cars.

“The suspect attempted to carjack the officers with a gun,” Chief Gwinn-Villaroel said at the scene. “One of the officers shot the suspect with his service weapon.”

Jaggers said when he got the call, he heard someone screaming “in the alley.”

“And when I got here, that’s when I saw my boy on the ground,” he said.

Jaggers’ son died at the hospital. His father is pushing back on the accusation that his son was trying to carjack the officers. He doesn’t believe his son knew anyone was inside the car.

“My son thought it was a dumped car. I know it’s still illegal, I know. But it’s not worth getting shot over,” he said.

Hours after the shooting, in the same area where it happened, friends and family released balloons in his memory as they wait for more answers and Jaggers prepares to bury his son.

Kentucky State Police will lead the investigation into the shooting, Gwinn-Villaroel said. The agency has statewide jurisdiction and investigates police shootings throughout the state at the request of local law enforcement agencies.

Police later said Rex Wright Jr., 23, is the person detectives were initially looking for. He turned himself in after the shooting. He was wanted for a non-fatal shooting incident.

Wright is charged with one count of assault and six counts of wanton endangerment in connection with an incident on May 28, 2023.

Wilson’s Mills father shoots, kills intruder who threatened his juvenile daughter

WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. (WTVD) — A father shot and killed an intruder Sunday who had reportedly threatened his young daughter. Wilson’s Mill Police said.

Police officers and Johnston County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Parker Street just after 9 p.m. for a report of a breaking and entering in progress with a shooting.

Police Chief A.Z. Williams told the JoCo Report that it appeared the suspect entered the home’s backyard where children were playing outside. He apparently tried to accost an 11-year-old girl, one of three children playing outside.

The two other children ran inside and alerted the parents, Williams told ABC11.

Police said the 23-year-old suspect tried to follow the children inside and violently shook the door handle.

The homeowner then shot the intruder. The suspect’s name has not yet been released.

Williams said the family did not know the attacker. The sheriff’s office said the homeowner fully cooperated with detectives and was not arrested.

Williams told ABC11 that this was one of the first violent incidents he could remember in his five years with the department.

At the request of Wilson’s Mills Police, the sheriff’s office has assumed the investigation.

Suspect shot during attempted burglary at home in Milo-Grogan neighborhood

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A suspect was shot when he allegedly attempted to break into a home in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood late Saturday night, police said.

Officers with the Columbus Division of Police responded to the 800 block of East 4th Avenue around 11:30 p.m. after receiving calls of a burglary and a shooting.

Records from Franklin County Municipal Court state that two men, 24-year-old Dante Shields and 24-year-old Chase Fetherolf, arrived at the home armed with handguns because they had an issue with a man who lived there. Police did not say whether the victim knew the suspects.

The victim confronted the suspects at the front door and told them they needed to leave the property.

Court records say Shields and Fetherolf refused to leave and continued yelling and making threats toward the victim, who ran into the house.

Fetherolf and Shields forced their way into the home and a fight occurred between Fetherolf and the victim’s brother, according to court records. Police said Fetherolf dropped his handgun during the fight.

The victim pulled out a handgun, pointed it at the suspects and told them to leave, according to court records.

After Shields and Fetherolf left, they kicked down the front door after hitting it several times. When the front door opened, police said the victim fired his handgun, striking Fetherolf once in the hip.

Fetherolf was taken to Grant Medical Center for treatment and is expected to be OK.

Police recovered three handguns from the scene.

Fetherolf and Shields were arrested and charged with aggravated burglary.