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Hayward Woman’s Self-Defense Claim Under Homicide Investigation

Released after medical clearance, she faces no charges, with police seeking community tips to assist the case

Fort Worth Homeowner Critically Wounds Intruder in Early-Morning Invasion

Jonathan Joss’s Neighbor Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting

Illinois Man Fatally Stabbed During Fake Motorcycle Sale Robbery Attempt

Houston Resident Fatally Shoots Armed Intruder After Wrestling Away Gun

Texas Teen Charged with Murder in Track Meet Stabbing Pursues Self-Defense Claim

Florida Resident Fatally Shoots MMA Fighter During Home Invasion

78-Year-Old Argentinian Man Fatally Shoots Teen During Attempted Robbery

Tony Martin, Farmer Convicted of Killing Burglar, Dies at 80

'The Perfect Neighbor' Examines Stand-Your-Ground Laws Through Tragic Florida Case

Florida Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder, Sheriff Warns Against Break-Ins

Texas Man Shoots Three Boys During Alleged Armed Robbery on Christmas

Off-Duty Atlanta Officer Fatally Shot After Alleged Home Break-In

Teen Shot by Armed Victim During Attempted Robbery with Toy Gun in Philadelphia

Detroit Lions Tailgate Shooting Ruled Self-Defense; No Charges Filed

Chicago Woman Defends Home, Fatally Shoots Intruder

US Soldier Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Russian Utility Worker

85-Year-Old Idaho Woman Justifiably Kills Home Intruder in Self-Defense