Category: Slugs For Thugs

Another moron brought an axe to a gunfight. This time he survived though

Monroe County homeowner shoots home invader armed with an axe

UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff Tom Boatwright said Justin Ray, the man who was allegedly shot by a homeowner as he attempted to break into a home armed with an axe, has been booked into the Monroe County Jail.

MONROE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) – In the Eureka Landing community early this morning [May 3], a homeowner discharged a firearm in an act of self-defense against a home invader who was armed with an axe, according to the Monroe County sheriff.

Deputies responded to the home shortly after 2:30 a.m., Sheriff Tom Boatwright said. They found the wounded suspect behind the residence.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, a resident contacted law enforcement to report that an individual had broken into the home armed with an axe. The homeowner shot the invader, striking the suspect once in the torso, officials said.

The MCSO said emergency medical personnel provided immediate care to the suspect at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital. The suspect’s condition was not available.

According to the sheriff, the homeowner is not expected to face charges related to this incident.

“We commend the quick response of our deputies and the homeowner’s decision to defend themselves and their loved ones,” Boatwright stated. “Our investigation is ongoing, and we will release additional information as it becomes available.”

Homeowner shoots, kills intruder in Riverside County,

An armed homeowner shot and killed an intruder in Riverside County late Thursday night, according to local authorities.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office says a caller reported a man trying to break into their home in Lake Mathews on the 16000 block of Hidden Peak Lane.

The homeowner told dispatchers that they were armed with a firearm. The suspect, officials said, eventually forced his way inside and was shot.

Deputies arrived at the scene around 11 p.m. where they found the suspect suffering from his wounds. Paramedics responded and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene, and the homeowner was transported to the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station for “further investigation.”

Neither the suspect or the homeowner have been identified.

The investigation remains ongoing and is currently described as a homicide investigation, although the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office will ultimately decide if those charges are pursued.

Unruly patron killed in shooting after being kicked out of Peoria sports bar

PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — A man who reportedly fired shots into a Peoria sports bar after he was kicked out late Tuesday night is dead following a shootout with two other armed men.

Peoria Police have identified the man as 46-year-old Mario Franco of El Mirage.

Investigators say the incident began just before midnight at the Deli Sports Bar near the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway and Peoria Avenue. There, an employee called 911 to request that police help with an intoxicated patron, Franco, who refused several requests to leave.

While officers were en route, police say Franco went to the parking lot, grabbed a handgun from inside his car and started firing shots in the air and into the bar. Dispatchers then received another call that someone in the bar had been shot in the leg by someone in the parking lot.

Two men on a nearby park bench saw what was happening and intervened. Police say Franco then pointed his weapon at the two men, who were also armed, and a gunfight ensued.

Franco was shot in the chest, while the two other men weren’t hurt.

Peoria Police Officer Kristopher Babros said that when officers arrived, the two men were still pointing their handguns toward Franco, who was inside the passenger side of his BMW sedan. Both men cooperated with police and were briefly detained.

Franco was pronounced dead at the scene.

The person inside the bar who was shot in the leg has since been treated and released from the hospital. Babros commended the men who intervened before any other innocent people were hurt.

Peoria PD said there is no further threat to the community.

Burglary suspect shot by homeowner in Aurora (Colorado)
The homeowner was notified of the attempted burglary through a home security camera, according to police.

AURORA, Colo. — A homeowner shot and injured an intruder in their detached garage early Monday in Aurora, police said.

Aurora Police interviewed the homeowner Monday morning and released him, saying they don’t expect any charges.

That does not mean the investigation is over, police said. Investigators will report their findings to the District Attorney’s Office, which is standard practice. The District Attorney’s Office determines what, if any, charges will be filed.

The shooting happened in the 1200 block of Moline Street. About 4:49 a.m., the homeowner confronted a man breaking into his detached garage and shot him. The suspect was taken to the hospital and remains there with life-threatening injuries, police said.

The homeowner reported a similar break-in on Saturday, where he said about $400 worth of items were stolen. After the break-in, the homeowner told police, he bought and installed cameras in his garage, which is what tipped him off to Monday’s break-in.

The homeowner told police that he confronted the person in his garage, which resulted in an altercation. That’s when the homeowner shot the intruder, police said.

Third Street Promenade shopkeeper fatally shoots man during attempted robbery

A shoe store owner shot and killed a man Sunday night during an attempted robbery on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, according to police.

The shooting unfolded around 9:30 p.m., the Santa Monica Police Department announced in a news release. The owner of the shoe store, Sole & Laces, was carrying out an after-hours sale with a customer when the attempted robbery took place, according to property manager John Alle.

A second person, who allegedly knew the customer taking part in the private sale, entered the store and pepper-sprayed the owner, according to police. There was a struggle and the store owner, who had a legally owned gun, shot the suspect, police said.

The suspect was taken to a local hospital and later died from his injuries, police said.

The name of the person killed in the shooting was not released pending notification to the kin. The incident appears to be targeted and involved people who knew each other, police said. “There is no ongoing threat to the public,” the Santa Monica Police Department said in a news release.

Police said the shopkeeper, who was also not identified, is cooperating with the authorities.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Teen fatally shot in self-defense at Berkeley County apartments.

HANAHAN [South Carolina] — The person who shot and killed a teenager outside an area apartment complex will not be charged after police determined it was a case of self defense, authorities said.

Hanahan police responded to the parking lot area near the Bowen Village shopping plaza just before 9 p.m. May 12 to find 18-year-old Tra’sean White of Wadmalaw Island suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Police Chief Richard Gebhardt. White was pronounced dead on the scene.

The shooting occurred near a Domino’s Pizza restaurant at 9105 Bowen Pier Drive and several other stores and restaurants attached to the Channel Family Apartment Homes complex.

A day after the shooting, police arrested Deonte Calen Trevon Lancit, 18, of Charleston. He is charged with armed robbery.

An investigation revealed that Lancit and White had been in the area attempting to rob someone. During the robbery, the intended target shot and killed White, Gebhardt told The Post and Courier.

Authorities presented evidence to prosecutors at the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office who determined the shooting was an act of self-defense.

Lancit is in the Hill-Finklea Detention Center after being denied bail by a magistrate judge, according to a clerk at the Berkeley County jail.

Homeowner kills man with ax trying to break in

DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – No charges have been filed after Duplin County deputies say a man was shot and killed while trying to break into a home Sunday morning.

It happened on Sheffield Road near Magnolia around 6:30 a.m.

Deputies were told David White was using an ax, trying to break in through the back door.

A news release says the homeowners fired multiple shots through the door, hitting White. Deputies say they found the man lying on his back at the bottom of the steps with multiple gunshot wounds.

They say a large ax and other weapons were near White’s body.

Deputies say after consulting with the D.A.’s office, no charges are being brought against the homeowners at this time.

Summerville home invasion leaves suspected intruder dead

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) – Dorchester County deputies are investigating an apparent home invasion that ended with the suspect’s death.

The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office responded early Wednesday, just after 1 a.m., to a call for an active home invasion in which one person was reported shot.

Upon their arrival to the 100 block of Hope Drive in Summerville, deputies found that the alleged intruder died at the scene.

It remains unclear who the shooter was or if they will face any charges, something that will be determined as the investigation continues.

The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office has not released the identity of the person who died.

Suspect who Greece Police say was shot during attempted robbery faces charges

GREECE, N.Y. — The 17-year-old who Greece police say was shot during an attempted robbery is facing charges.

The teen, a Rochester resident, is charged with the attempted robbery of Henry’s Convenience Store on Denise Road on Tuesday. He’s also charged with a robbery at the same store that happened on April 26.

Police say the store owner shot the suspect in self-defense after the suspect went into the store wearing a mask and pointing a gun. The teen underwent surgery for a gunshot wound to his leg and remains hospitalized under the watch of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Officers say they found the suspect injured on nearby Lake Avenue. A Greece police officer put a tourniquet on the suspect’s leg before he was taken to Strong Hospital.

Police got calls about the robbery and shooting around 7:30 a.m. The caller said the store owner and the suspect exchanged gunfire and the suspect ran away after being hit. Fifteen minutes later, officers got reports of a man shot.

Police say the suspect went into the store with a mask, and when asked to take it off, he pointed a gun at the store owner.

Greece Police say they recovered the suspect’s gun inside the store. Police say the store owner was a legal pistol permit holder and wasn’t injured.

“He used a legally registered handgun in what appears to be the defense of himself and the store,” Deputy Chief Naser Zenelovic said.

Monroe County Sheriffs and Rochester police assisted in setting up a perimeter. The number of shots fired during the exchange was not released.

Greece Police shared surveillance video of the first robbery at Henry’s Convenience Store. The video shows the suspect running away and police say the suspect had a gun and stole cash, along with other property.

The store has since reopened, but the owner declined to comment on camera before consulting with his attorney.

Greece resident Deborah Hofer expressed concern for her safety after the two incidents in 10 days. “I think that there should be more police in the area because this is kind of scary,” said Hofer.

Dyersburg home invasion ends in one man dead, two arrests

DYERSBURG, Tenn. – A man died and police arrested two others and charged them after a home invasion style robbery in Dyersburg this week, the Dyersburg Police Department said.

Officers began investigating the incident when it was reported on Monday, April 28, around 7:45 p.m., Dyersburg Police Chief Thomas Langford said.

According to Chief Langford, 19-year-old Christopher Terry was shot during the home invasion after the homeowner defended himself.

On Wednesday, police arrested Jeremiah Terry, 18, and Raymon Patton, 20, on charges of aggravated robbery, attempted second-degree murder, and possessing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felon

Robbery suspect killed in shooting at Houston donut shop

HOUSTON — A robbery suspect was shot and killed Thursday morning after an attempted holdup at a Houston donut shop ended in gunfire, according to police.

The shooting happened around 6:15 a.m. at the Snowflake Donuts shop on Winkler Drive along the Gulf Freeway. Officers arrived at the scene just after 6:20 a.m., where they found the suspect dead inside the business.

Houston Police Department Homicide Det. Socrates Trujillo said the suspect, armed with a firearm and dressed in a black hoodie and dark clothing, entered the shop during an apparent robbery. The store owner, who was also armed, shot the suspect. The suspect’s gun was recovered at the scene, and a cash register was found open, police said.

“This is a busy place… people getting some donuts or kolaches before they head to work or school,” Trujillo said. “It could have ended very differently, where innocent civilians could have been shot and injured.”

Trujillo said the investigation remains in its early stages. The store owner is not currently facing any charges, but the case will be presented to a grand jury for review.

“There is no [charge] presented to him at this time,” Trujillo said. “This will be presented to a grand jury, and they’ll have the determination of that shooting.”

Police are still working to determine the suspect’s identity and whether the incident may be linked to other robberies in the area. Surveillance video from both the store and nearby businesses has been collected, but officers have not yet reviewed all of the footage.

It was unclear how many people were inside the store at the time, but witnesses have been identified and are being interviewed.

Trujillo said the store owner is “doing fine as best as he can be for right now.”

The investigation remains ongoing.

Here is what the police said at the scene:

Homeowner shoots intruder attempting to break into Henry County home

HENRY COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – An intruder was critically injured after being shot by a homeowner during an attempted break-in early Friday morning in southeast Henry County, according to Henry County Sheriff John Sproles.

At 1:45 a.m. Friday, Henry County deputies responded to a residence after a homeowner called 911 and reported someone was trying to break into his home. The homeowner had heard his dog barking and a voice outside.

When deputies arrived, they found a man lying on the front porch with a gunshot wound to the face.

Sproles said the intruder had broken two front windows and was reaching inside the home, attempting to pull the blinds down when the homeowner fired one shot from a 45-caliber handgun.

The intruder was airlifted to a hospital in Indianapolis, where he underwent surgery. He was listed in critical but stable condition.

Authorities have not released the intruder’s identity, but confirmed he’s had 135 prior interactions with law enforcement in Henry County, most of which were related to mental health issues.

Sproles said the case appears to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public. There was not a motive for the break-in.

The homeowner, who was home with his wife and three-year-old child at the time, is cooperating with the investigation.

“This incident highlights the dire crisis we are facing with inadequate resources to house people with mental illness,” Sproles said.

Sproles said his deputies had “just completed an all week Crisis intervention training here with approximately 20 law-enforcement officers from our county, including the New Castle police department, members of the State Police, and the Middletown and Knightstown police departments.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Man shot, killed while trying to carjack vehicle in Stone Mountain area

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man was shot and killed on North Hairston Road Friday night, according to DeKalb County Police.

Just after 6 p.m., officers responded to the scene near Sister 2 Sister Cafe Halal. Once there, they said they found a man who had been shot and who later died from his injuries.

After further investigation, officers said they determined the victim was trying to carjack someone else’s car and was shot during the crime.

At this time, the victim’s identity has not been released. Police have also provided no information as to whether the shooter will face charges.

Armed intruder killed by resident at Fort Myers apartments

A person was shot and killed at a Fort Myers apartment complex while attempting a break-in.

Fort Myers police officers responded to a call at 11:40 p.m. Thursday in reference to a disturbance on Mahaffey Road in the Carlton of Fort Myers apartments, off Plantation Road.

The person who called 911 told police that they fired one shot at an armed intruder trying to enter their residence.

Officers and EMS attempted life-saving measures. However, the intruder was pronounced dead at the scene.

No one is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

Homeowner Shoots Intruder During Early Morning Break-In in Jackson; Suspect in Critical Condition

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A man is in critical condition after being shot during an attempted break-in at a home in Jackson early Monday morning.

Police say the 40-year-old homeowner called 911 around 5:45 a.m. to report a break-in at his home on N. Gorham Street. A 47-year-old man had broken a basement window and was heading upstairs when the homeowner confronted him and fired one shot, hitting the man in the neck.

Officers arrived to find the suspect on the basement stairs. He was rushed to Henry Ford Hospital where he remains in critical condition.

According to the police, the man admitted to breaking in, claiming he thought the home was vacant. He is homeless, authorities said.

The homeowner was interviewed by the police, but no charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is still ongoing.

Martinsville PD: Homeowner shot, killed would-be burglar

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — A homeowner allegedly shot and killed a would-be burglar in Martinsville on Sunday.

According to a press release from the Martinsville Police Department, officers were called to the 500 block of West Pike Street around 1:30 p.m. to investigate an attempted burglary. When police arrived at the scene, they determined a homeowner shot and killed a would-be burglar.

MPD confirmed the homeowner has been cooperative with detectives and evidence technicians who responded to the scene to investigate the shooting. Police do not believe the shooting poses any ongoing threat to the neighborhood.

MPD withheld the name of the would-be burglar and homeowner in its press release. Police indicated that the identities of both individuals involved in the shooting will be released once the decedent’s family has been properly notified of their death.