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Homeowner Shoots and Kills Man During Alleged Austin Burglary

APD is treating the shooting as Austin's 43rd homicide as detectives gather evidence without filing charges

Austin Man Shot After Breaking Car Window at North I‑35 Intersection

Neighbor Fatally Shoots Machete-Wielding Man Dragging Woman in Fort Worth

Coroner Rules Car Thief's Death Accidental and Clears Professor

Murder Charge Dropped in Feb. 22 Orlando Nightclub Shooting

Karmelo Anthony Murder Case Goes to Trial in Frisco

Southampton Murder Trial Centers on Kirpan, Bodycam and Forensic Links

Man Fatally Shot During Break-In at Orthodox Jewish Home in Philadelphia

Homeowner Fatally Shoots Homeless Man During Confrontation in Northeast Houston

Driver Fatally Shoots Suspected Carjacker After Garland Crash, Police Say

Benicia Police Probe Fatal Home Shooting Reported as Possible Self-Defense

Affidavit Details Road-Rage Killing of FedEx Worker at Riviera Beach Hub as Suspect Remains Jailed Without Bond

Baytown Walmart Worker Detained After Firing Gun During Confrontation

Judge Grants House Arrest for Doña Carlota in Chalco Double-Homicide Case

Pastor Killed During Houston Home Invasion Was Accidentally Shot by Relative, Police Say

No Charges for Bloom Lounge Guard in Fatal Southfield Shooting

Intruder Who Broke Into Nana’s Home Files Countersuit Alleging Attempted Murder

Sheriff: Michigan Homeowner Shoots, Kills Armed Intruder on Christmas Night

Arezzo Court Acquits Sandro Mugnai in Excavator Attack Killing, Citing Self-Defense

Turin Appeals Court Sentences Jeweler Mario Roggero to 14 Years, 9 Months for Killing Two Robbers