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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.

Grand Jury Declines To Indict in Kentucky State University Shooting

Kevin Epps Acquitted of Murder, Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in 2016 Shooting

Atlanta Homeowner Charged After Shooting Teens During Suspected Porch-Package Theft

Police: Security Guard Fatally Shot Patron at Prince George’s County Nightclub

Injured Marcher Speaks Out as Peacekeeper Faces Manslaughter in Salt Lake Protest Shooting

Portland Jury Acquits Gary Edwards in Union Station Stabbing After Self-Defense Dispute

Antonio Brown Moves to Dismiss Attempted Murder Case Under Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law

Utah DA Charges Protest 'Peacekeeper' With Manslaughter in No Kings Rally Death

HPD Investigates Cash-Store Shooting as Home-Invasion Gunfight Leaves Two Hospitalized

Court Filing Says Video Shows Patrick Henry Mall Suspect Disarmed Victim Before Fatal Shooting

Kendall Homeowner Shoots Alleged Intruder Dead as Three Flee

Ohio Jury Acquits Officer Connor Grubb of All Charges in Ta’Kiya Young’s Killing

Whitestown Homeowner Charged With Voluntary Manslaughter in Wrong-Address Porch Shooting

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

Prosecutor Reviewing Wrong-Address Porch Shooting With Charging Decision Days Away

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

Prosecutor Reviewing Charges in Wrong-Address Killing of Indiana Housecleaner

Cleaner Fatally Shot Through Door at Wrong Indiana Home as Prosecutor Reviews Case

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