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Homeowner Kills Intruder After Christmas Night Break-In at Fowlerville Home

Sheriff's investigators report the estranged husband opened fire first, triggering a self-defense response under active review.

Harris County Probes Two Fatal Shootings: Alleged Intruder Killed, Two Found Dead in Cypress

Homeowner Shoots Suspected Intruder After Reported Break-In in North Phoenix

Police Identify Man Killed in Colorado Springs Halloween Stabbing; Former Teacher Charged

Customer Kills Man After Alleged Grope and Threats in Compton Beauty Store, LASD Says

Phoenix Police Shoot Suspected Stolen-Car Driver After Pursuit Near Roosevelt Row

Two Phoenix Shootings Under Investigation After Weekend Deaths

Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder During Gwinnett Burglary Response

Court Documents Say Lindsay Home Intruder Carried Crossbow in August Break-In

Israeli Settler Placed Under House Arrest After Masafer Yatta Activist’s Killing

Chicago Park District Unveils Reforms After Douglass Park Lifeguard Passed Background Checks

Chicago Lifeguard Charged in Douglass Park Shooting Resigns From Park District

Foria di Centola Homeowner Confesses to Killing Burglar and Concealing Body

National 50501 Cuts Ties With Salt Lake City Chapter After Deadly ‘No Kings’ Protest Shooting

Mesquite Police Investigating Fatal June 15 Shooting After Self-Defense Claim

Rimini Prosecutor Moves to Dismiss Inquiry Into Marshal’s New Year’s Eve Shooting

Virginia Homeowner Faces Murder Charges in TikTok Prank Shooting

Illinois Man Fatally Stabbed During Fake Motorcycle Sale Robbery Attempt

Houston Donut Shop Owner Fatally Shoots Armed Robbery Suspect

Florida Grandfather Fatally Shot by Neighbor During Thanksgiving Music Dispute