Tag: Self Defense

  • Virginia Beach Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Brick Attack

    Virginia Beach Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Brick Attack

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    A Virginia Beach man, Bobby Bland, 63, received a sentence of 21 years in prison this week for a violent assault involving a brick. The incident occurred on October 23, 2023, shortly after Bland was evicted from the victim’s residence in the Witchduck area of Virginia Beach. The Attack and Rescue According to the commonwealth’s…

  • Oregon State Fire Marshal Receives New Water Tenders

    Oregon State Fire Marshal Receives New Water Tenders

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    SALEM, Ore. – Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple announced the delivery of several new water tenders acquired through the agency’s Engine Program, aimed at bolstering firefighting capabilities across the state. These specialized vehicles will soon be deployed to various Oregon fire services to enhance their firefighting efforts amid escalating wildfire risks. Enhancing Firefighting Capabilities…

  • Virginia Beach Man Sentenced for Brutal Brick Attack

    Virginia Beach Man Sentenced for Brutal Brick Attack

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    Bobby Bland, 63, Receives 21-Year Sentence for Assault Incident Overview In a shocking act of violence, Bobby Bland, a 63-year-old resident of Virginia Beach, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for a brutal attack on a woman using a brick. The incident occurred on October 23, 2023, in the Witchduck area, shortly after Bland…

  • Oakland Homeowner Released After Fatal Shooting Incident

    Oakland Homeowner Released After Fatal Shooting Incident

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    An Oakland homeowner who was arrested after fatally shooting a burglary suspect has been released from custody pending further investigation by the district attorney’s office. The incident occurred earlier this week when the 77-year-old homeowner, whose identity has not been disclosed, confronted intruders at his residence located in East Oakland. The homeowner, acting in what…

  • Oakland Homeowner Released After Fatal Shooting of Burglary Suspect

    Oakland Homeowner Released After Fatal Shooting of Burglary Suspect

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    An Oakland homeowner, initially arrested after fatally shooting a burglary suspect, has been released pending further investigation, sources from law enforcement confirm. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, involved a 77-year-old homeowner who used a Colt Python revolver to defend his property. As per standard procedures, the homeowner’s release hinges on the district attorney’s…

  • Oakland Homeowner Released After Fatal Shooting Incident Unfolds

    Oakland Homeowner Released After Fatal Shooting Incident Unfolds

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    An Oakland homeowner who was arrested for fatally shooting a burglary suspect has been released pending further investigation, law enforcement sources report. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, involved a 77-year-old homeowner whose identity has not been disclosed. The homeowner was taken into custody on suspicion of murder following the shooting incident. However, as…

  • Oakland Homeowner Arrested After Shooting Burglary Suspect

    Oakland Homeowner Arrested After Shooting Burglary Suspect

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    An Oakland homeowner who shot and killed a burglary suspect is facing legal scrutiny after being arrested earlier this week. Law enforcement sources indicate that the 77-year-old homeowner, whose identity has not been disclosed, will soon be released pending further investigation by the district attorney’s office. Arrest and Legal Process The incident unfolded when the…

  • Las Vegas Police Shoot Armed Suspect Maurice Smith

    Las Vegas Police Shoot Armed Suspect Maurice Smith

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    A 43-year-old man in Las Vegas was fatally shot by police after threatening to kill a woman during a domestic disturbance, according to Metro authorities. The incident, which occurred near Nellis Air Force Base, highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement and the importance of the Second Amendment in self-defense situations. Incident Overview Las Vegas…

  • Elderly Man Shoved in Bellfair Road Rage Incident

    Elderly Man Shoved in Bellfair Road Rage Incident

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    A 65-year-old man is recovering after an alleged unprovoked assault following a road rage incident in Bellfair, Washington. Incident Details The altercation occurred on State Route 300 around 11:45 a.m. on Friday. Tom Crosswhite, the victim, was leaving his elderly father’s home when the incident began. According to Crosswhite, as he exited the private road,…

  • Concealed Carry Holder Defends Against Attackers in Chicago

    Concealed Carry Holder Defends Against Attackers in Chicago

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    A concealed carry holder in Chicago’s northwest side exercised his Second Amendment right to self-defense when he pulled out a gun during an altercation, leaving three attackers critically wounded. The incident unfolded late Friday night in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood, specifically in the 4700 block of W. Wrightwood Avenue. Altercation Turns Violent According to police…

  • Concealed Carry Holder Foils Carjacking Attempt in Chicago

    Concealed Carry Holder Foils Carjacking Attempt in Chicago

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    A dramatic incident unfolded in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood in the early hours of Saturday morning, as a concealed carry permit holder thwarted a carjacking attempt by opening fire on three armed offenders. The Incident Around 3:30 a.m. in the 3700 block of N. Spaulding Avenue, a 34-year-old man was ambushed by three assailants as…

  • Man Shoots Woman in Back of Uber in Memphis

    Man Shoots Woman in Back of Uber in Memphis

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    A woman was shot by a man during an argument in the back of an Uber in Memphis, Tennessee, as reported by the Memphis Police Department (MPD). The incident occurred on Friday morning, May 31st, according to MPD statements. The Uber driver, who was transporting a man and a woman from West Memphis, Arkansas to…

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