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https://q13fox.com/2019/07/25/homeow...er-police-say/

Homeowner shoots suspected car prowler, police say
Posted 5:31 AM, July 25, 2019, by Q13 News Staff

COVINGTON, Wash. — A homeowner shot a suspected car prowler in Covington early Thursday morning.

King County Sheriff’s Office said this happened just after 2:00am on 161st Place SE.

According to deputies, the homeowner says he confronted two people trying to break into a car. The homeowner says he felt threatened, so he fired a single shot. He hit one person and the other ran away.

The person shot was taken to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition. Deputies say they’re not looking at charging the homeowner at this point.

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https://myfox8.com/2019/07/25/1-dead...inia-7-eleven/

1 dead, another injured after customer shoots alleged robbers at Virginia 7-Eleven

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — When two people allegedly came into a 7-Eleven to rob it, one customer opened fire, WTKR reports.

The shooting happened at about 2 a.m. Thursday morning in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The customer killed one person and injured the other, witnesses said.

The survivor was brought to a hospital for treatment though it is unclear the extent of their injuries.

Witnesses called the civilian shooter a hero.

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https://www.9and10news.com/2019/07/2...east-michigan/

Man Shoots, Kills Escaped Alligator in Southeast Michigan
July 25, 2019 Emily

The Tuscola County Sheriff’s office says a man shot and killed an alligator in Dayton Township after it escaped from an exotic animal rescue.

It happened Saturday 65 miles north of Detroit.

The sheriff’s office says the man was collecting minnows on his rural property, likely startling the 5 to six-foot long alligator.

The Associated Press reports the man heard a hissing sound, shooting the alligator with a pistol after it lunged at him.

The sheriff’s office says it had escaped from an enclosure nearby

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https://www.nj.com/union/2019/07/ret...ury-finds.html

Retired cop who shot man trying to carjack him at car wash was justified in firing, grand jury finds
By Sophie Nieto-Munoz | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comToday 4:47 PM
A grand jury has ruled that a retired Newark police officer was justified in using deadly force by shooting a man during a carjacking attempt in September 2017, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday.

The incident occurred at a 24-hour car wash on Edgar Road in Elizabeth around 5 a.m. on Sept 20, 2017. Police officers arrived at the business and found Krishad Jones, 23, who had been shot multiple times, and the retired officer, who the prosecutor’s office has not publicly named.

An investigation by the prosecutor’s Shooting Response Team found the retired officer turned his back to his car while getting a towel at the car wash. Dequelle Nelson, who was with Jones, entered the vehicle attempting to steal it, the office said in a summary of the case.

When the former cop confronted the man in his car, Jones punched him in the back of his head twice, initiating a “brief physical altercation that ended with the retired officer firing his handgun at Jones," according to the statement.

The retired cop shot Jones five times; two hit him in his back.

Nelson fled the scene in another nearby vehicle, and Jones was transported to University Hospital in Newark for treatment. He was later charged with first-degree carjacking and second-degree robbery.

Jones claimed self defense — saying his contact with the officer was a “tap on the shoulder” — but the incident was caught on video, and investigators found Jones assault the officer from behind, prompting the officer to fire, the office said.

Nelson was charged a month later with carjacking, theft by unlawful taking and two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime. The cases against him are ongoing, records show.

Jones later pleaded guilty to carjacking and last month was sentenced to eight years in state prison.

The grand jury, In March of this year, heard testimony and examined evidence from the prosecutor’s Shooting Response Team, and found the retired officer’s actions justified and declined to file any charges.

Since January of this year, the state Attorney General’s Office has been tasked with investigating police use of deadly force. Because this incident occurred before the law was enacted and was not fatal, the Union prosecutor’s shooting team conducted the investigation.

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I debated whether or not to put this one in the thread since the woman who defended herself was selling marijuana. But in the end she was a citizen who was attacked and used a firearm to defend herself. The firearm made a difference. There is a chance she would be dead without it.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/new...se/1831758001/

Police: Woman says she killed teen at Nashville gas station in self-defense
Mariah Timms
Nashville Crime Stoppers allows people to anonymously submit tips to crimes they may have information about. Here are several ways you can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers. Ayrika Whitney/USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee

A woman shot a teenager dead at a Nashville gas station on Wednesday evening in self-defense after he attempted to rob her, police believe.

Mykal Prime, 19, was shot and killed in the lot of a Marathon gas station on John A. Merritt Boulevard around 8:30 p.m.

He went to the market, police have said, allegedly to buy marijuana from the woman who eventually shot him.

A 25-year-old woman interviewed by police said Prime got in to the front seat of her car while she was parked at the gas pump.

Metro Nashville Police respond to a fatal shooting at the Marathon Market at 2801 John A. Merritt Blvd. in Nashville on July 24, 2019.
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Metro Nashville Police respond to a fatal shooting at the Marathon Market at 2801 John A. Merritt Blvd. in Nashville on July 24, 2019. (Photo: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)

A friend of Prime's confirmed he had been dropped off at the location to buy marijuana, and the woman admitted to police later that she was the seller he planned to meet.

He allegedly pulled out a gun and attempted to rob her, and hit her with a gun, at which point a struggle ensued and she was able to push him out of the car.

As he was exiting, she pulled out her own gun and shot him once, police said.

Prime collapsed in the parking lot and died at the scene. First responders reported finding a pistol under his body.

Later on Wednesday, around 11:30 p.m., the woman walked into Centennial Medical Center claiming to have been "pistol-whipped" during a robbery, which is where police came into contact with her.

She told detectives that after the shooting she was scared and drove to her apartment before changing her mind and seeking medical attention for the head injuries.

The woman has not been charged in connection with the shooting.

Metro Nashville Police respond to a fatal shooting at the Marathon Market at 2801 John A. Merritt Blvd. in Nashville on July 24, 2019.
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Metro Nashville Police respond to a fatal shooting at the Marathon Market at 2801 John A. Merritt Blvd. in Nashville on July 24, 2019. (Photo: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)

Early reports Wednesday evening tied the shooting to nearby Tennessee State University, but although the crime scene is in walking distance of the university, the location is not part of campus and no connection to the school has been released by police.

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http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/poli...ood-restaurant

Police: Robber fires shots, demands money, ends up in shootout

ATLANTA (FOX 5 Atlanta)
- Scary moments at a fast-food restaurant in DeKalb County Thursday afternoon as police said an armed robber opens fire while demanding money.

It happened around 5 p.m. at the Mrs. Winner Chicken and Biscuits located in the 4400 block of Glenwood Avenue at the corner of Austin Drive. DeKalb County Police said the suspect enter the business and fired shots at customers and employees inside, demanding cash.

A nearby store owner heard the shots, went to the scene, and confronted the suspect as he was leaving, police said. A shootout occurred between the two.

The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle parked outside.

No one was injured at the scene. It was not immediately clear if the gunman was injured in the exchange of gunfire.

Police said the dangerous robber got away with an unknown amount of cash.

A description of the car or the suspect were not immediately available.

The name of the store owner has not been released.

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https://www.ksat.com/news/teen-shot-...her-police-say

Police: Texas teen not facing charges for shooting stepdad who was beating his mother
Mary Claire PattonPosted: 11:08 AM, July 22, 2019

KPRC
CROSBY, Texas - A 17-year-old boy will not face charges after he shot his stepfather, according to police.

The teen shot the man who was beating the boy's mom in their home, police say.

The man could face family violence charges pending an investigation.

A shooting was reported at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Sunday in the 1300 block of Tee Time Court in Crosby, a small town about 25 miles northeast of Houston.

The man was assaulting his wife, according to Harris County deputies.

The stepfather was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital and is in stable condition.

KSAT.com has reached out to the Harris County Sheriff's Office for more information. The developing story will be updated.

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https://www.necn.com/news/new-englan...513218281.html

NH Dad Pulls Gun on Intruder Until Police Arrive

Three days after a New Hampshire homeowner opened fire on a stranger who had broken into his home, a similar situation unfolded just a few miles away in the same city.
In broad daylight Wednesday afternoon, a man held an attempted burglar at gunpoint while his two kids witnessed the entire ordeal.

The homeowner said he was pulling into his driveway on May Street, his young children in the car, when he saw a stranger standing on his porch. "I don't know who he is, I don't know his intentions, and I don't know why he's here," said David Cameron.

Once Cameron realized that man was trying to break into his home and steal his kids' bikes, he pulled his gun.
He carries it all the time, and while he's never before had to use it for protection, he says this is exactly why he has it.
"Because you never know who is going to do you harm," Cameron said. "I was at the zoo yesterday with my children. It was a great day, we had fun, and then there was a situation."

With 2-year-old Lincoln and 5-year-old Chase sitting feet away in the car, their dad held an attempted burglar at gunpoint.
"The guy like put up his hands and walked backwards," Chase explained.
Rochester Police say 37-year-old Nicholas Closson surrendered and was waiting for officers when they arrived at Cameron's home.

"It felt wonderful to protect my family," Cameron said.
Cameron and his fiancé, Sarah Gosselin, wish this never happened in this first place, but they are hoping it has taught their little one a valuable lesson.

"He asked me if I shot him and I said, 'No, buddy, I had no reason to kill him,'" Cameron explained. "I don't carry a gun to kill people. I carry a gun to neutralize threatening situations."

Closson faces misdemeanor charges of attempted theft and possession of burglary tools. He is also accused of loitering or prowling, a violation. He was released on personal recognizance and is due back in court on Sept. 19. It was not immediately clear if he had an attorney.

Gosselin said it's unsettling that Closson was released from jail, but Cameron is confident he won't be returning to the neighborhood.

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One from South Africa

NEWSFLASH: ‘Robber’ shot dead in Olievenhoutbosch

https://rekordcenturion.co.za/176412...evenhoutbosch/

Police are investigating a case of business robbery and murder after an alleged robber was shot and killed in Olievenhoutbosch on Thursday evening.

Five men, two of whom were armed, robbed a business in Assegaai Street at around 19:00, according to police spokesperson Constable Ulrika Liebenberg.

“The men demanded money and cellphones from the staff before fleeing the scene,” said Liebenberg.

“While fleeing a shooting between the men and unknown persons took place during which one person was fatally wounded.”

According to community medical service CERT-SA spokesperson Ruan Heyns, paramedics were called to the scene.

“An alleged robber was declared dead at the scene after he was shot by a member of the public,” said Heyns.

Police are appealing to the community to come forward with any information they may have regarding the incident.

Information can be reported anonymously to the police on 08600 10111 or a local police station.

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https://sanangelolive.com/news/crime...ng-victims-son

Stalker Shot and Killed After Threatening Victim's Son
ROBY, TX -- A stalker was shot and killed Tuesday by the victim's son.

According to KTXS, on Tuesday at around 1:00 a.m. the Fisher County Sheriff's Office received a call about a man who was previously charged with stalking returning to their home. He allegedly threatened to kill the homeowner and the son.

When deputies arrived the man identified as Hector Castillo Jr., 47, had already left the house so the deputies began searching the neighborhood.

Once the deputies left Castillo returned to the house and began threatening the homeowner's 22-year-old son who was smoking outside.

This is when the 22-year-old shot Castillo in the chest. He was flown to UMC in Lubbock and died at 2:00 p.m.

Autopsy results are pending.

According to the Sheriff's Office, Castillo used to be involved with the homeowner. But Clark said they had been separated for several years and he had a history of stalking her.

There are currently no charges pressed on the 22-year-old but the case will be presented to a grand jury.