Armed Citizen, Issue no. 59

Suspect shot by homeowner after breaking in using pick-axe by Alexa Knowles, FOX10 News Reporter, WALA FOX10 (Foley, AL) A 21-year-old man was shot and police are searching for a second suspect after what police say was a "violent" home invasion. A man who owns Elite Marine on Highway 59 fired two shots at the suspect after he tried to break in, according to Foley Police. The suspect was able to get through three doors using a pick-axe… READ THIS

Homeowner's son shoots intruders in Orange County home invasion by Jason Kelly, Cuthbert Langley, WFTV 9 ABC (Orlando, FL) When two home invaders put a gun to a woman’s head, her son fought back, deputies said. The men, both in their early 20s, broke into a home and pointed a gun at the homeowner's head while making demands. The woman's son ran to a bedroom to retrieve a gun and shot both intruders in self-defense… WATCH THIS

Armed robber shot in crotch by armed jogger Arlington Police Department press release (Arlington, TX) An armed robber was shot in the crotch while trying to rob a Texas man who was on a jog. The victim noticed a pickup truck that appeared to be following him and circle in front of him. The victim reported that a suspect exited from the passenger side of the pickup and pointed a firearm at him and demanded his property… READ THIS

Armed St. Louis man saves neighbor By Nassim Benchaabane, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (St. Louis, MO) A Ferguson man was charged after an attempted robbery was thwarted when the would-be victim's neighbor pulled out a gun and shot him. A neighbor of the would-be victim saw the suspect pull out a handgun and demand money. The neighbor then pulled out his handgun and shot the suspect several times… READ THIS

Man attempts to steal a Jeep, owner holds him at gunpoint NWF Daily News (Northwest Florida) A resident noticed a man trying to steal his Jeep. The resident detained the man at gunpoint until deputies arrived. The suspect was handcuffed and put in the back of a patrol car, according to the Sheriffs' Office. Following his arrest it was determined Hynum also had stolen a Ford pickup truck from a carport that was found disabled in the area, according to the Sheriff's Office… READ THIS

Smoke shop employee shoots and stops armed robber by Kelli Ann Pistokache, KWTX (Waco, TX) A man was shot during an attempted armed robbery in Waco. The suspect walked into the store and brandished a handgun, which he fired one time into the ceiling. The store clerk also had a handgun which he pulled out and began firing… READ THIS

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