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Home intruder in Berkeley County dead after being shot with handgun

INWOOD, W.Va. –A man intruding in a Berkeley County home died Wednesday [Sept 11] after being shot.

Berkeley County Dispatch received a call at 3:46 a.m. from resident Michael Marshall, who made the call after firing his handgun on Winchester Avenue in Inwood, WV. Marshall said the intruder was in the garage of his mother’s vacant home.

There were six Berkeley County deputies that responded to the scene, in which they found the intruder lying face down on the garage floor, and later identified him as 38-year-old Joshua Boone from Williamsport, MD.

The deputies performed life saving measures before EMS arrived but shortly after their arrival Boone was pronounced dead. Investigators, Funk, Jenkins, and Giangola IV from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigators were called to the scene and the investigation is currently still ongoing.

Marshall told investigators that he had previously reported a break in on Aug. 27, and shortly after that report he installed motion sensors. And this morning he was alerted to motion coming from the residence. When Marshall arrived, he found Boone in the garage. Marshall stated that Boone turned toward him with something in his hand, and that is when Marshall fired his handgun hitting Boone.

–A man intruding in a Berkeley County home died Wednesday after being shot.

Berkeley County Dispatch received a call at 3:46 a.m. from resident Michael Marshall, who made the call after firing his handgun on Winchester Avenue in Inwood, WV. Marshall said the intruder was in the garage of his mother’s vacant home.

There were six Berkeley County deputies that responded to the scene, in which they found the intruder lying face down on the garage floor, and later identified him as 38-year-old Joshua Boone from Williamsport, MD.

The deputies performed life saving measures before EMS arrived but shortly after their arrival Boone was pronounced dead. Investigators, Funk, Jenkins, and Giangola IV from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigators were called to the scene and the investigation is currently still ongoing.

Marshall told investigators that he had previously reported a break in on Aug. 27, and shortly after that report he installed motion sensors. And this morning he was alerted to motion coming from the residence. When Marshall arrived, he found Boone in the garage. Marshall stated that Boone turned toward him with something in his hand, and that is when Marshall fired his handgun hitting Boone.

Sheriff’s Office: No charges in fatal shooting after home invasion in Sweetwater

SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WATE) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has shared there will be no charges filed after a home invasion resulted in a fatal shooting on Thursday.

Sheriff Tommy Jones originally shared that deputies were dispatched to the invasion that happened at a home on Brunner Road in Sweetwater early Thursday morning.

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In a release on Friday, the sheriff’s office said the incident happened around 6:30 a.m. Thursday. Deputies had been dispatched to a home on Ogle Road earlier that morning in reference to a man having a “mental status change.” The man’s family previously told deputies they were concerned because he had previously entered random houses.

At approximately 6:38 p.m., the sheriff’s office said deputies were then dispatched to the home on Brunner Road because of a reported home invasion. The homeowner had been woken up by his dogs barking and lights being on inside of the home. When the homeowner went to investigate, the he found the unknown man and escorted him outside at gun point while waiting for law enforcement to arrive, the sheriff’s office explained.

While they were waiting, MCSO said the man shoved the homeowner down and re-entered the home, locking the homeowner out. Because there were other people in the home who were being placed in danger, the homeowner discharged his firearm, striking the man, the sheriff’s office said. The release continues to say that the man continued through the home before exiting and collapsing in the lawn.

MCSO said the homeowner and first responders rendered medical aid, but the man later died from his injuries after he was taken to a local hospital.

The case was investigated by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigation Division. Based on that investigation, the Tenth Judicial District Attorney’s Office determined that no charges will be filed against the homeowner, the sheriff’s office said.

‘I just went into action’: CCL holder shoots intruder trying to climb through daughter’s window in South Shore

CHICAGO – A woman said she jumped into action Saturday night to protect her children as a man allegedly tried to break into their home in the city’s South Shore neighborhood.

According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded to a report of a person shot around 10:45 p.m. in the 2300 block of East 69th Street. They found a man, initially believed to be the victim of a shooting, with a gunshot wound to his leg.

Investigators quickly learned the man had allegedly tried to break into a nearby home and was shot by a woman who is a Concealed Carry License (CCL) holder.

“I’m just super shaken up. I’m a single mom. I live here with my children, so that’s the last thing I expect, for someone to try and come in on my daughter,” the woman, who did not want to be identified, told WGN News. “It’s just like a nightmare that came true.”

The woman told WGN News she had come home from celebrating her birthday with her family. Not long after, everything took a turn for the worst as her daughter was in the bathroom.

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Man killed in apparent self-defense shooting in Daviess County

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) – One person is dead after what appeared to be a self-defense shooting in Daviess County.

The Daviess County dispatchers sent deputies to a home on State Road 257, north of the East Fork of the Wabash River bridge.

The caller said a man, later identified as Kevin Wilson, 59, from Washington, pulled into the driveway, armed with a gun, and started arguing with her husband, David Goble.

When Goble said he noticed Wilson was pointing a gun at home, Gobile fired his weapon twice at Wilson. Wilson got back into his vehicle but later died due to his injuries.

The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office said Wilson suffered with mental health issues and there wasn’t a known connection between the two.

Police said they will hand the information over to the prosecutor’s office once their investigation is complete.

Home invasion suspect shot, killed by 23-year-old woman on West Side

CHICAGO — A home invasion suspect was shot and killed Wednesday morning on the West Side by a woman.

Officers responded to a home in the 700 block of North Laramie just after 6:40 a.m. on the report of a shooting.

Police believe two suspects forced their way into the home and displayed firearms.

A 23-year-old woman in the home, who has a valid FOID card, produced a firearm and there was an exchange of gunfire.

One of the suspects, and unidentified male, was shot in the chest. He was pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai.

No other injuries were reported and it’s unknown at this time if the other suspect is in custody.

Homeowner shoots, kills suspect in Florence County home invasion

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Authorities in the Pee Dee say a suspect was fatally shot by a homeowner Friday afternoon.

The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened on Rodman Road, near Lake City.

According to the sheriff’s office, responding deputies found the suspect had been shot by the homeowner at the scene and later died at a hospital.

No further details were immediately available

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting in Sarcoxie

SARCOXIE, Mo. (KY3) – The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting.

Deputies responded to the 100 block of 12th Street in Sarcoxie on Sunday around 1 p.m. for a report of a man with a gunshot wound. They found Bryan Jones, 39, injured. Emergency crews transported Jones to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies identified the shooter. Sheriff Randee Kaiser says the shooting appears to be an act of self-defense.

Lee’s Summit homeowner shoots, injures intruder Saturday morning

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Lee’s Summit say a homeowner opened fire after discovering an intruder inside their home Saturday morning.

Officers were called just after 7:30 a.m. to the 2800 block of NW Chipman Road after receiving a call about a burglary.

A Lee’s Summit police spokesperson said the homeowner told officers a male had entered their residence and refused to leave. The homeowner said they fired one shot toward the male, striking him with gunfire.

The male subject was able to escape the home and get into a nearby vehicle. Police later located the vehicle and took the driver and the injured male subject into custody.

The spokesperson said the male subject’s injuries were not life-threatening.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident, though at this time, they don’t believe the male subject and the homeowner knew each other. No other suspects are being sought.

Jackson County prosecutors issued a warrant for 32-year-old Trent Taylor on Saturday.

He is charged with first-degree burglary and two counts of harassment.

Police said Taylor’s bond is set at $45,000 or 10%.

Man fatally shot by homeowner after allegedly breaking into house in Pettis County

One person is dead after allegedly breaking into a Pettis County home on August 30.

Sheriff Brad Anders

On August 30th, 2024, at about 1 AM, deputies were dispatched to the area of Anderson School Road and Shire Lane for a single-vehicle accident called in by a passerby.
At about 1:09 AM, while en-route to the accident scene, deputies were notified of a Burglary in Progress at a residence near the accident scene.
The homeowner reported someone had forced his way into the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies found a rear door of the residence forcibly entered and that the unknown intruder was down after having been shot by the homeowner.
Medics from Pettis County Ambulance District arrived on the scene and pronounced the male subject deceased.
Pettis County Coroner Robert Smith arrived on the scene and took possession of the body.
The names of the parties involved are being withheld at this time, pending the notification of the next of kin.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.

So, the options are, that the wound wasn’t bad enough to need the care of a doctor and the crim has been patched up, or he holed up somewhere, bled out, died and when the corpse is ripe enough will be found by the odor.

Homeowner Shoots Intruder, Suspect Flees Home and Has Not Been Located

Albuquerque –

Around 11:00AM,[August 27] the Albuquerque Police Department received a call from a homeowner stating that their spouse shot an intruder in their home located on the 1300 block of Katie St. NE.

When officers arrived on scene the homeowner exited the house and was questioned by officers. Police were able to locate a blood trail leading away from the house. Officers tried to locate a gunshot victim within the neighborhood but could not find anyone bleeding.

There was a heavy police presence near the Snow Heights Park as they looked for evidence and a suspect. Local hospitals were notified to keep a lookout for anyone coming in with a gunshot wound.

We will update this story if any information becomes available.

Cincinnati gas station clerk shoots, kills alleged would-be robber

PADDOCK HILLS, Ohio (WKRC) -A man who allegedly attempted to rob a convenience store in Paddock Hills is dead after the clerk apparently shot him.

The incident happened just before 3 a.m. at the BP station on the corner of Reading Road and Tennessee Avenue. Police are saying very little other than a man was shot there at about 2:50 a.m. Paramedics arrived and tried to save him, but were unsuccessful.

The details that Local 12 dug up came from the people who work at the store, radio traffic, and court documents. The first call came in at 2:49 a.m.

Surveillance video from the Gold Star across the street showed police arriving within two minutes. Inside the BP, 57-year-old Dana Bruenton lay on the floor, dying from a gunshot wound.

“Channels, clerk saying he just shot someone,” said one policeman.

“Right now, it’s extremely life-threatening,” said the policeman. “Sounds like they’re going to transport possibly.”

Bruenton would be taken to UC Medical Center, but was pronounced dead shortly after.

Clerks at the BP station said that Bruenton came in demanding money. They said that their co-worker opened the register, but when Bruenton demanded the clerk get on the ground, he refused, and a struggle ensued. They said that the owner keeps a gun behind the counter. The clerk then grabbed it and shot Bruenton.

JJ Wilbon is a BP patron who said she normally hangs out with friends into the early morning hours in the parking lot there.

“Normally, I’m here, but I wasn’t here [this time],” said Wilbon.

She said that the clerk involved in the shooting is a good-natured guy.

“[A] sense of humor. Pretty much minds his business,” said Wilbon.

Local 12 asked her if the clerk was someone she would think would be involved in something like this.

“Not at all,” said Wilbon. “Not at all.”

Bruenton, on the other hand, has a rap sheet dating back to the 1980s, including at least two crimes that sent him to prison: an aggravated robbery in 1992 and an assault in 2007. Then, a month ago, police arrested Bruenton for allegedly attacking someone with a wrench. Three weeks ago, officers arrested him for allegedly attempting to steal groceries from a Kroger.

Wilbon said that she thinks the clerk was justified in shooting Bruenton.

“Sometimes you gotta pick and choose your battles,” said Wilbon. “And this time he chose to battle,” Local 12 said. “He chose to battle,” said Wilbon.

Local 12 then asked her if she thought that it was the right decision.

“I do. I do,” said Wilbon. “I hate for someone to lose their life like that, but it is what it is.”

Police aren’t confirming the clerk’s rendition of what happened. The owner of the store told us that his employee was questioned by police after the incident and then released.

In Missouri, the ‘simple’ act of even attempting to break into an occupied residence justifies the legal occupant using deadly force to defend themselves.

Homeowner fatally shoots intruder in Scott City

SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – If someone breaks into your home, is it your right to defend yourself?

Under Missouri State Law in many circumstances, it is. This was a situation a Scott City resident faced over the weekend after his home was broken into.

A man is dead after a home invasion incident went wrong in Scott City over the weekend.

“It’s terrible,” said Scott City Police Chief Chris Griggs. “It’s a tragedy for everyone involved. Someone lost their life, and someone’s home was broken into.”

According to Chief Griggs, on Saturday, August 24 around 2:45 p.m., the Scott City Communications Center received a call that an intruder had kicked in the back door of a home on the north side of Scott City.

The intruder was identified as Jason Vermillion.

“He was confronted by the homeowner which demanded that he left,” said Chief Griggs. “He said that he was not leaving, and the altercation occurred and resulted in him being fatally wounded.”

According to Chief Griggs, once officers arrived on scene they used life saving measures, but Vermillion of Scott City later died from his injuries at Saint Francis Medical Center.

Chief Griggs says the shooter is not facing any charges at this time.

“Someone’s home was broken into and had to use lethal force, but was justified in doing so,” said Chief Griggs.

The state of Missouri recognizes castle doctrine and stand-your-ground laws which state if someone is under attack and fear of his/her life, the person has the right to protect him/herself and allows the use of force against intruders. Scott City Police Chief Griggs says the right to defend yourself is also constitutionally protected.

“Your home is your domain, it’s your property, you do whatever force you feel is necessary to stop the threat,” said Chief Griggs.

He says it is unknown why Vermillion broke into the home.

It’s important to note that these laws allow you to act only in self-defense and every situation is handled differently depending on the circumstances.

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San Antonio police said the two men who were shot were attempting to rob another man, 34, before the shooting. “After an investigation was conducted, it was determined that the two shooting suspects were armed and had attempted to rob the victim,” SAPD said.

As they approached the 34-year-old man, police said he took out a handgun and defended himself “firing at the suspects.” The shooting remains under investigation.

At about 3:51 a.m. early Sunday morning, August 25, a San Antonio Police Department preliminary report says officials responded to a call for a shooting at the 200 block of Ranch Valley.

When officers arrived on-scene, they found a 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his head. He was taken to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services in critical condition, according to the San Antonio Police Department. During the investigation, officials were told another man was taken to the hospital and found to have a gunshot wound to the hip that was connected to the shooting, SAPD said.

Good Samaritan shoots man attempting to carjack woman and child

FALLS MILLS, Va. (WVVA) – A Good Samaritan shot a wanted man attempting to carjack a woman and her child on Friday.

According to Major Harold Heatley with the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at Lee’s Kar-Go when the suspect, identified as Cody Dailey, 30, “attempted to carjack a truck, assaulted the female driver of the vehicle and told her child that was in the vehicle, ‘I’m going to rape your mommy.’”

Multiple citizens heard the victim screaming and came to her aid, and one of those citizens was armed with his 9mm handgun.

The armed Good Samaritan approached Dailey and gave commands, but Dailey charged and shoved the man to the ground.

Dailey continued approaching the armed citizen, and that was when the citizen shot the suspect, hitting him in the chest.

Law enforcement responded after hearing the gunshot at approximately 1:15 p.m. while working a nearby separate incident on Mudfork Road.

Dailey was airlifted to Roanoke for his injuries with the last word on his condition being “stable.”

Dailey was wanted on two outstanding capiases from the Tazewell County Circuit Court.

Roanoke authorities have been made aware of Dailey’s current charges, and detectives are actively working to obtain additional charges for abduction, carjacking, assault and battery among others.

Sheriff Brian Hieatt stated, “Thank goodness for the good Samaritans that came to the victims’ aid during her time of need. We are grateful for their desire to intercede on her behalf, had they not acted this could have been a very different outcome.”

Warrants: Homeowner shoots at suspects who broke into garage in Green Sea area

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – New details have been released about a burglary-turned-shooting last week in Horry County.

Roderick Bell was booked into jail on Friday, while Dimitrious Murray was arrested on Saturday. Both face burglary charges.

Horry County police were called just before 4 a.m. Friday to a home off Green Sea Road in Green Sea for a burglary.

The suspects and a third unnamed co-defendant broke into the homeowner’s garage to try and steal his motorcycles, according to a police report.

But the homeowner received a notification on his phone about movement detected, and he woke up, catching the suspects in the garage. The homeowner shot his gun and that’s when the suspects took off.

Arrest warrants confirmed Murray was shot in his right shoulder during the incident.

Murray and Bell were caught by the dog team after they ditched their vehicle on St. Joseph Drive and ran away.

The third co-defendant hasn’t been identified, WMBF News has reached out to HCPD to learn more.

Another Life Saved: Sometimes Kids And Guns Do Mix

A Florida man is alive today thanks to a quick-thinking youth who used a firearm to put an end to an attack on his uncle.

The incident occurred in Cape Coral, Florida, located in Lee County on the Gulf of Mexico. The ninth most populous city in the state, Cape Coral was rated as one of the Safest Cities in America by WalletHub in 2023.

Still, the city of about 200,000 has some bad guys, which often requires good guys to keep them in line. Such was the case on August 13 when, according to reports, 55-year-old Norbert Mess Jr. got in a physical altercation with his girlfriend.

According to police, the fight occurred at the woman’s home, where her juvenile son was also located. Police haven’t released his name because he is under 18 years old.

The woman called her brother for help, and he went to the home to try and diffuse the situation a bit. But when the brother arrived, Mess, who was waiting outside with brass knuckles and a solid wooden rod, began beating up the brother, who was also the boy’s uncle.

According to officers at the scene, the boy ran into the house, grabbed a gun, came back out and pointed it at Mess in an attempt to discourage him from continuing the attack. Undeterred, Mess continued to beat on the boy’s uncle.

That’s when the young boy fired at least eight shots, killing his uncle’s attacker and putting an end to the bad situation.

“At that point, the son was in fear for his uncle’s life,” police said. “All parties involved cooperated with the investigation and detectives determined that the son shot Norbert Mess in self-defense to protect his mother and uncle from serious bodily injury or death. No charges will be filed.”

According to media reports, police are continuing to investigate and gather evidence in the attack.

Because of the domestic nature of the case, officers have not revealed the son’s age. But regardless of how old he was, his quick thinking and ability to access a gun saved the life of his uncle and possibly also his mother.

Intruder shot after kicking in Pittston homeowner’s door

One person was shot and wounded Monday after he allegedly kicked in a homeowner’s door in Pittston[Maine], police say.

State police received a 911 call from 31 Palmer Road at 8:46 p.m., according to a news release.

“The homeowner reported his door was kicked in, and he had shot the intruder,” police stated in the release.

The release later continued: “The male intruder was transported to the Maine Medical Center in Portland, is undergoing medical procedures, and is expected to live.”

The State Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating, and police said there is no threat to the public.

More details were expected to be released later.

Person shot in Van Wert during breaking and entering attempt

VAN WERT, Ohio (WFFT) — One man is in non life-threatening condition after being shot twice during a breaking and entering attempt.

Van Wert police responded to calls around 12:54 a.m. on Monday of shots being fired in a storage garage located in the 1000 block of Pratt Street.

Police say a suspect broke into the garage when the owner was inside and got within four feet of the owner.

Reports state the owner shot his gun in self-defense and hit the suspect twice.

Police say the suspect fled the scene. Documents provide that police received another call from 334 South Cherry Street around 1:14 a.m. reporting a person with gunshot wounds.

Police say the caller claimed the suspect didn’t know he had been shot. The suspect was life flighted to Lutheran Hospital and is believed to be in non life-threatening condition.

The incident remains under investigation.

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Brookhaven

Brookhaven, GA (August 16, 2024) –  At the request of the Brookhaven Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Brookhaven, GA. Albert Eugene Burns, age 19, of Snellville, GA was shot and injured in the incident. No officers were injured.

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at about 11:00 p.m., Brookhaven PD officers responded to a home invasion call on Caldwell Road. While the homeowner was looking at her home surveillance video, she saw four armed gunmen inside her home. The homeowner contacted a friend who responded to the home and confronted the armed suspects. A shootout took place between the suspects and the homeowner’s friend. As the suspects drove off in a Lexus, a responding officer observed the car leaving the neighborhood. The officer pursued the suspects’ car into the city of Chamblee where the car wrecked near a utility pole. The four suspects got out of the car and started to run away. Burns, the driver of the car, had a gun in hand. The officer fired his gun and hit Burns. Burns dropped a gun, but continued to run. While running, he dropped a second gun. The officer shot Burns again while he was trying to pick up the gun.

Burns was taken into custody and is at a local hospital.

Dunwoody PD and Chamblee PD assisted with setting up a perimeter and K-9 search. Police located Davion Harper, age 22, of Conyers, GA, and Tyson Kamari Kirksey, age 18, of Conyers, GA and took them into custody without incident. They will be booked into the DeKalb County Jail. The fourth suspect is still at large.

Brookhaven PD is investigating the home invasion and aggravated assault.

The GBI will conduct an independent investigation into the officer’s use of force. Anyone with information about the fourth suspect’s location should contact police. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Once complete, the case file will be given to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office for review.

Brookhaven burglary call leads to pursuit, shootout with police