A 17-year-old boy was arrested this morning following an attempted holdup of a coffee stand in Coeur d’Alene in which the barista pulled a gun on the would-be robber.
A plainclothes deputy sheriff for Kootenai County was in the area of the robbery serving civil papers when a radio broadcast went out alerting officers to the incident.
The robber had a gun in the attempt to take money from Sunshine Espresso at Ironwood Drive and Government Way, but left without getting any cash.
The barista, Michelle Cornelson, said the robber showed a handgun and demanded money, but when a vehicle pulled into the lot for an order, it caused the robber to lower his gun, according to Coeur d’Alene police.
She told police she used the distraction to grab her own weapon and point it at the robber, ordering him to leave.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Police: Intruder Shot During West Side Robbery Attempt
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A suspected robber was in critical condition Sunday after being shot on the city's west side.
The shooting occurred Saturday at about 2 p.m. at a home on Haldy Avenue.
According to police, two people armed with guns entered the home and demanded valuables. One person inside the home retrieved a handgun and opened fire, hitting one of the intruders.
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The shooting occurred Saturday at about 2 p.m. at a home on Haldy Avenue.
According to police, two people armed with guns entered the home and demanded valuables. One person inside the home retrieved a handgun and opened fire, hitting one of the intruders.
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Deputies: Mother Shoots Son In Self-Defense
COWPENS, S.C. -- An argument between a woman and her son turned violent on Monday night, and ended with gunshots, according to Cherokee County sheriff's deputies.
Investigators said Michael Douglas Varnadore, 50, got into an argument with his mother at about 6 p.m. the bedroom of her home on Star Circle in Cowpens.
The argument got physical when Varnadore grabbed Mary Jean Sutton Varnadore, 70, by the wrist and shoved her onto the bed, according to an incident report. The reporting deputy noted in the report that the woman had bruises and small lacerations on her wrist.
That's when the mother, in an attempt to protect herself, shot Varnadore in the leg, according to Chief Deputy Joel Hill.
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Investigators said Michael Douglas Varnadore, 50, got into an argument with his mother at about 6 p.m. the bedroom of her home on Star Circle in Cowpens.
The argument got physical when Varnadore grabbed Mary Jean Sutton Varnadore, 70, by the wrist and shoved her onto the bed, according to an incident report. The reporting deputy noted in the report that the woman had bruises and small lacerations on her wrist.
That's when the mother, in an attempt to protect herself, shot Varnadore in the leg, according to Chief Deputy Joel Hill.
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Winter Haven Man Kills Uncle, Police Say Self Defense
WINTER HAVEN | A 28-year-old man shot and killed his uncle in self defense Monday night at the Villas of Lake Smart Apartment complex, according to Winter Haven police.
Shael Torres was involved in an ongoing family dispute with David Santana, 46, according to police, and at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Winter Haven officers were called to 4024 Vista Del Lago Drive NE.
Santana had attacked Torres with a knife, and Torres defended himself by shooting Santana in the chest, a police report stated.
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Shael Torres was involved in an ongoing family dispute with David Santana, 46, according to police, and at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Winter Haven officers were called to 4024 Vista Del Lago Drive NE.
Santana had attacked Torres with a knife, and Torres defended himself by shooting Santana in the chest, a police report stated.
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Police: Man In Wheelchair Kills Intruder
SILVER SPRINGS SHORES, Fla. -- A man in a wheelchair shot and killed an intruder Monday night inside his home, according to Marion County deputies.
The shooting occurred just before 11 p.m. on Pecan Drive in Silver Springs Shores.
According to Marion County sheriff's deputies, a man knocked on the front door and asked the homeowner, Gary Wroblewski, 62, for some assistance with a car.
Wroblewski said he had an uneasy feeling just before he grabbed his handgun and opened the door.
"I was suspicious. I didn't really want to open it, but I did," Wroblewski said.
Wroblewski said he opened the door and saw the man who knocked on the door, but did not see the masked man in the bushes until the man rushed the front door.
Wroblewski fired at least one shot, killing Jeff Kenney, 24, deputies said.
"He hit the door and I went tumbling over and just pulled the gun up and started firing. He was laying across the floor," Wroblewski said.
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The shooting occurred just before 11 p.m. on Pecan Drive in Silver Springs Shores.
According to Marion County sheriff's deputies, a man knocked on the front door and asked the homeowner, Gary Wroblewski, 62, for some assistance with a car.
Wroblewski said he had an uneasy feeling just before he grabbed his handgun and opened the door.
"I was suspicious. I didn't really want to open it, but I did," Wroblewski said.
Wroblewski said he opened the door and saw the man who knocked on the door, but did not see the masked man in the bushes until the man rushed the front door.
Wroblewski fired at least one shot, killing Jeff Kenney, 24, deputies said.
"He hit the door and I went tumbling over and just pulled the gun up and started firing. He was laying across the floor," Wroblewski said.
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Alexandria, LA business owner defends himself against 3 armed robbers
The owner of an Alexandria, Louisiana fireworks stand reportedly used his handgun to fend off three armed robbers.
Police say that the husband and wife who own the fireworks stand were preparing to close for the day when the wife noticed a young man acting suspiciously. The wife reportedly notified her husband, at which point he got his gun and kept it ready. At closing time, the suspicious young man and two accomplices drew their handguns as part of a robbery attempt, police say. The fireworks stand owner reportedly then drew and fired his own gun in self defense, ending the violent robbery. One of the suspected robbers, 20 year old old Sheldon Fisher, died at the scene while another suspect, 18 year old Charvick Rachal, survived and was listed in stable condition at a local hospital, according to police. Rachal will reportedly face armed robbery charges upon his release from the hospital, and police are seeking a third suspect. The husband and wife who own the fireworks stand were unharmed.
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Police say that the husband and wife who own the fireworks stand were preparing to close for the day when the wife noticed a young man acting suspiciously. The wife reportedly notified her husband, at which point he got his gun and kept it ready. At closing time, the suspicious young man and two accomplices drew their handguns as part of a robbery attempt, police say. The fireworks stand owner reportedly then drew and fired his own gun in self defense, ending the violent robbery. One of the suspected robbers, 20 year old old Sheldon Fisher, died at the scene while another suspect, 18 year old Charvick Rachal, survived and was listed in stable condition at a local hospital, according to police. Rachal will reportedly face armed robbery charges upon his release from the hospital, and police are seeking a third suspect. The husband and wife who own the fireworks stand were unharmed.
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Suburbanite shoots 2 home invasion suspects
Two male suspects were shot Saturday night during an apparent home invasion in Wauconda, police said.
While few details were being released pending the ongoing investigation, Wauconda police late Saturday said the first call came in at 5:47 p.m. from a residence in the Country Ridge subdivision in the far northwestern suburb.
Two masked males had pushed their way into the home and would not leave after repeated demands and physical altercations with the two homeowners, police said.
One of the homeowners shot both suspects, who were found wounded in front of the home when police arrived on the scene, according to a Wauconda police news release.
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While few details were being released pending the ongoing investigation, Wauconda police late Saturday said the first call came in at 5:47 p.m. from a residence in the Country Ridge subdivision in the far northwestern suburb.
Two masked males had pushed their way into the home and would not leave after repeated demands and physical altercations with the two homeowners, police said.
One of the homeowners shot both suspects, who were found wounded in front of the home when police arrived on the scene, according to a Wauconda police news release.
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Sacramento man, 81, foils home invasion by firing gun
An 81-year-old man being robbed inside his Sacramento home Saturday evening scared off his assailants when he fired several shots, police said.
Sacramento police spokesman Sgt. Norm Leong said two black men in their 20s asked to use the phone at the victim's home in the 6000 block of Hollyhurst Way shortly before 6:40 p.m.
When they were inside the house, the robbers pulled a gun on the victim and proceeded to rob the place, Leong said.
However, at some point they left the victim in a room where he kept a gun. The victim fired a few rounds through a door, which caused the robbers to flee, Leong said.
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Sacramento police spokesman Sgt. Norm Leong said two black men in their 20s asked to use the phone at the victim's home in the 6000 block of Hollyhurst Way shortly before 6:40 p.m.
When they were inside the house, the robbers pulled a gun on the victim and proceeded to rob the place, Leong said.
However, at some point they left the victim in a room where he kept a gun. The victim fired a few rounds through a door, which caused the robbers to flee, Leong said.
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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Wounded Buncombe robbery suspect arrested at hospital
ASHEVILLE — A Black Mountain man who authorities say was shot by a clerk while trying to rob a convenience store was arrested at the hospital Thursday morning.
he shooting was justified because the Kounty Line employee believed his life was in danger, said Lt. Ross Dillingham of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office.
Warrants were issued charging Roy Lee Tyson III, 32, of Rattlesnake Mountain Road, with two counts of attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony fleeing to elude arrest.
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he shooting was justified because the Kounty Line employee believed his life was in danger, said Lt. Ross Dillingham of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office.
Warrants were issued charging Roy Lee Tyson III, 32, of Rattlesnake Mountain Road, with two counts of attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony fleeing to elude arrest.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
South Side abduction: Man shoots, kills one of his captors, police say
This story involves a victim who used his assailants gun to defend himself...
The victim said he got lucky when his captors got careless with the gun.
He lived; one of them died. And police are looking for the four who got away.
The South Side man said he shot the robber Tuesday night in an incident that started when a car pulled up to the curb while he was walking through his neighborhood.
"I'm walking to the store minding my own business, and a car full of juveniles pull their car to the side," said the 31-year-old man, who asked not to be named because the suspects were still at large. "A guy gets out pointing a gun at me to get in the car and says we're going to the ATM. There's a bunch of people in there -- I'm not going to argue."
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The victim said he got lucky when his captors got careless with the gun.
He lived; one of them died. And police are looking for the four who got away.
The South Side man said he shot the robber Tuesday night in an incident that started when a car pulled up to the curb while he was walking through his neighborhood.
"I'm walking to the store minding my own business, and a car full of juveniles pull their car to the side," said the 31-year-old man, who asked not to be named because the suspects were still at large. "A guy gets out pointing a gun at me to get in the car and says we're going to the ATM. There's a bunch of people in there -- I'm not going to argue."
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Kirby Burglar Shot In Self-Defense
AN ANTONIO -- As Kirby police continue to investigate a fatal shooting during an alleged botched robbery, the family of the teenager killed questions whether the shooting was justified.
Police said all three of the alleged burglars had affiliations to gang activity and said the one who was killed was already on probation for a charge of burglary of a habitation.
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Police said all three of the alleged burglars had affiliations to gang activity and said the one who was killed was already on probation for a charge of burglary of a habitation.
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Police Call Fatal Shooting Self Defense
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A confrontation that turned deadly Tuesday night near 34th Street and Euclid Avenue may have been a case of self defense, police said.
Investigators said Reginald Waxter Jr., 31, was shot and killed Tuesday night near the 3400 block of Euclid. Police said Waxter approached another man and pulled him out of his car. Waxter pulled out a gun and shot the man in his leg, but the man was able to return fire.
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Investigators said Reginald Waxter Jr., 31, was shot and killed Tuesday night near the 3400 block of Euclid. Police said Waxter approached another man and pulled him out of his car. Waxter pulled out a gun and shot the man in his leg, but the man was able to return fire.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
No charges coming for summer home-invasion death in Moorhead
MOORHEAD – Clay County prosecutors say the Moorhead man who shot and killed a 17-year-old who entered his apartment on June 20 was acting in self defense and will not be charged with a crime.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
No Charges In Death Of Woman Shot 9 Times
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- No charges will be filed in the death of a 42-year-old Mesa County woman who was shot nine times in the driveway of a neighbor who said he fired his gun in self-defense.
Crystal Nash, 42, was shot and killed around 2:20 a.m. on Nov. 1 in the driveway at 3007 Rood Ave.
"In declining to file criminal charges here, I do not intend to condone or endorse anything that happened," District Attorney Pete Hautzinger wrote in a letter sent Thursday to Mesa County Sheriff Stan Hilkey. "I certainly believe that neighborhood disputes are usually better resolved without firearms being involved."
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Crystal Nash, 42, was shot and killed around 2:20 a.m. on Nov. 1 in the driveway at 3007 Rood Ave.
"In declining to file criminal charges here, I do not intend to condone or endorse anything that happened," District Attorney Pete Hautzinger wrote in a letter sent Thursday to Mesa County Sheriff Stan Hilkey. "I certainly believe that neighborhood disputes are usually better resolved without firearms being involved."
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
Police: Man killed after forcing his way into apartment
An armed intruder was killed Friday night in a possible case of self defense, according to Houston police.
A man forced his way inside a unit in the 12900 block of Whittington around 9:20 p.m. and showed a pistol to the people inside, Houston Police Department spokesman John Cannon said.
“He specifically aimed the pistol toward two people when a third person in the apartment retrieved a gun of his own,” Cannon said.
The third person said he shot the intruder because he feared for the safety of everyone in the west Houston apartment. The intruder died at the scene.
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A man forced his way inside a unit in the 12900 block of Whittington around 9:20 p.m. and showed a pistol to the people inside, Houston Police Department spokesman John Cannon said.
“He specifically aimed the pistol toward two people when a third person in the apartment retrieved a gun of his own,” Cannon said.
The third person said he shot the intruder because he feared for the safety of everyone in the west Houston apartment. The intruder died at the scene.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
DA: Fruitvale shooting self defense
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -- The Mesa County DA's Office will not file any charges in last month's shooting death of 42-year-old Crystal Nash.
Nash was shot in the driveway at 3007 Rood Avenue, near 30 and D ½ Roads November 1st. A man in his 20's was also shot during the incident but suffered only minor injuries.
Mesa County District Attorney Pete Hautzinger has determined the shooting was in self defense, but does not fall under Colorado's "Make My Day" Law.
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Nash was shot in the driveway at 3007 Rood Avenue, near 30 and D ½ Roads November 1st. A man in his 20's was also shot during the incident but suffered only minor injuries.
Mesa County District Attorney Pete Hautzinger has determined the shooting was in self defense, but does not fall under Colorado's "Make My Day" Law.
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Salem, IN home invader shot in self defense
A Salem, Indiana homeowner reportedly shot a home invader in self defense.
Police say that a robber knocked on the homeowner's door and asked to use the telephone, while his masked accomplice hid nearby. As the homeowner allowed the robber to come inside, the accomplice entered as well, as part of a home invasion robbery attempt, according to police. The homeowner is said to have grabbed his self defense gun and shot the first robber, at which point the accomplice fled. The dead robber was reportedly identified as 36 year old Ronald L. Chastain, and police are searching for the second robber. The homeowner was unharmed.
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Police say that a robber knocked on the homeowner's door and asked to use the telephone, while his masked accomplice hid nearby. As the homeowner allowed the robber to come inside, the accomplice entered as well, as part of a home invasion robbery attempt, according to police. The homeowner is said to have grabbed his self defense gun and shot the first robber, at which point the accomplice fled. The dead robber was reportedly identified as 36 year old Ronald L. Chastain, and police are searching for the second robber. The homeowner was unharmed.
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Third suspect arrested in LI jewelry store heist
It was just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday when two men and a woman walked into Papandrew. They pretended like they wanted to buy things -- when suddenly one of them pulled out a gun and jumped over the counter, police said.
The owner of the store then pulled out his own gun and a gunfight broke out.
The owner was hit in the torso, but was able to hold one of the suspects on the ground until police arrived.
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The owner of the store then pulled out his own gun and a gunfight broke out.
The owner was hit in the torso, but was able to hold one of the suspects on the ground until police arrived.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Catering Co. Owner Shot Man In Self Defense
Miami catering company turned into a crime scene Monday morning after police and paramedics rushed to help a man who had been shot.
The man was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, according to Miami Fire Spokesman Ignatius Carroll.
The shooting occurred sometime after 9 a.m. inside Yolene Catering on the 5900 block of Northwest Second Avenue. Yolene Francois, the owner, told CBS4's Tiffani Helberg that her husband shot a man in self defense. She said the man had worked for them briefly. He allegedly came in demanding money and picked up a chair as if to strike him. That's when the owner allegedly shot the man, Francois said.
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The man was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, according to Miami Fire Spokesman Ignatius Carroll.
The shooting occurred sometime after 9 a.m. inside Yolene Catering on the 5900 block of Northwest Second Avenue. Yolene Francois, the owner, told CBS4's Tiffani Helberg that her husband shot a man in self defense. She said the man had worked for them briefly. He allegedly came in demanding money and picked up a chair as if to strike him. That's when the owner allegedly shot the man, Francois said.
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Gun battle erupts at Long Beach store robbery
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A gun battle erupted in Long Beach Sunday night when a store clerk fought back against two men robbing his place.
It happened around 8 p.m. when two armed men entered the store in the 6700 block of Long Beach Boulevard and demanded money from the register and the customers inside.
One of those customers says the owner grabbed a gun and chased after the robbers.
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It happened around 8 p.m. when two armed men entered the store in the 6700 block of Long Beach Boulevard and demanded money from the register and the customers inside.
One of those customers says the owner grabbed a gun and chased after the robbers.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Lincoln County, OK intruder shot in self defense by homeowner
A Lincoln County, Oklahoma homeowner reportedly used her shotgun to stop a drunk and violent intruder.
Police say that the woman awoke early Friday to hear her dog barking and an intoxicated man attempting to break in to her home. The homeowner reportedly called police, and grabbed her 16 gauge shotgun. While on the phone with 911, the home invader is said to have repeatedly tried to enter, despite the woman's warnings to say out. The intruder lobbed a chair through a window to gain entry to the home, at which point the homeowner fired one shot in self defense, fatally wounding the intruder and saving herself. The home invader has reportedly been identified as Billy Dean Riley, and Riley's wrecked car was reportedly found near the woman's home. Inside the car was Riley's sister, who was highly intoxicated and taken to the hospital, according to police.
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Police say that the woman awoke early Friday to hear her dog barking and an intoxicated man attempting to break in to her home. The homeowner reportedly called police, and grabbed her 16 gauge shotgun. While on the phone with 911, the home invader is said to have repeatedly tried to enter, despite the woman's warnings to say out. The intruder lobbed a chair through a window to gain entry to the home, at which point the homeowner fired one shot in self defense, fatally wounding the intruder and saving herself. The home invader has reportedly been identified as Billy Dean Riley, and Riley's wrecked car was reportedly found near the woman's home. Inside the car was Riley's sister, who was highly intoxicated and taken to the hospital, according to police.
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Prosecutors: Bus stop shooting was self defense
King County prosecutors say they won't charge a woman who shot a man after a confrontation on a Metro bus in Seattle.
Prosecutors said Tuesday that 31-year-old Sara Brereton acted in self defense when she wounded 48-year-old Emmanuel Salters at a downtown bus stop.
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Prosecutors said Tuesday that 31-year-old Sara Brereton acted in self defense when she wounded 48-year-old Emmanuel Salters at a downtown bus stop.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Homeowner Holds Burglars at Gunpoint
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno County homeowner took matters into his own hands Tuesday night, after he returned home and found burglars going through his belongings. The homeowner didn't want to talk to Action News on camera, but said he'd already been targeted twice before in the last two weeks. Sheriff's investigators said when the homeowner saw his lights on Tuesday evening, he knew the thieves were back. "When he went in, he saw one of the suspects going through his property in the living room," said Fresno County Sheriff's Department spokesperson Chris Curtice.
Investigators said the homeowner pulled out a gun and fired a warning shot after Archie Dews took a step toward him. Shortly after that, both Archie Dews and the second suspect, Clarence Dews, were on the ground, where they stayed until deputies arrived and arrested them.
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Investigators said the homeowner pulled out a gun and fired a warning shot after Archie Dews took a step toward him. Shortly after that, both Archie Dews and the second suspect, Clarence Dews, were on the ground, where they stayed until deputies arrived and arrested them.
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84-Year-Old NRA Member Uses Gun to Fend Off Home Intruder
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP, Penn. --- 84-year-old World War II veteran and longtime NRA Member, Donald Kaighn of Ridley Township, Pa., defended his home from a violent intruder. Here is the video from ABC's WPVI-TV Channel 6 in Philadelphia from December 1:
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
CSU student vote favors allowing guns
Student leaders at Colorado State University voted overwhelmingly tonight in favor of a resolution asking school president Tony Frank to continue to allow people with concealed-weapon permits to go armed on campus.
"I feel students have a right to have a measure of self-defense on campus," said sophomore Cooper Anderson, a student senator representing the College of Agriculture Sciences and a co-author of the resolution.
"It's a fact that crime doesn't stop at the university's doorstep."
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Here is a second article from 9NEWS titled CSU student board votes in favor of guns on campus.
"I feel students have a right to have a measure of self-defense on campus," said sophomore Cooper Anderson, a student senator representing the College of Agriculture Sciences and a co-author of the resolution.
"It's a fact that crime doesn't stop at the university's doorstep."
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Here is a second article from 9NEWS titled CSU student board votes in favor of guns on campus.
Wayne County Man Dies in Shooting that Appears to be Self-Defense
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A Prichard man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning along Route 37 in the Echo area in what appears to be a self-defense case, Wayne County Sheriff Greg Farley said.
Charles David Workman died after being shot with a shotgun. The shooting happened at the home of James Belcher about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Farley said Workman tried to kick down the door of Belcher’s home after reportedly trying to recover some money from Belcher. Belcher told authorities that Workman was armed with a shotgun and threatened to shoot him.
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Charles David Workman died after being shot with a shotgun. The shooting happened at the home of James Belcher about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Farley said Workman tried to kick down the door of Belcher’s home after reportedly trying to recover some money from Belcher. Belcher told authorities that Workman was armed with a shotgun and threatened to shoot him.
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State court: Harold Fish no longer convicted felon
State court: Harold Fish no longer convicted felon
The Arizona Supreme Court lets stand a state appellate court's overturning the second-degree murder conviction of trailside shooter Harold A. Fish.
By LARRY HENDRICKS
Assistant City Editor
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Harold A. Fish, 62, convicted of second-degree murder in a Coconino County trailside shooting death of Grant Kuenzli, is no longer a convicted felon.
The Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday declined a request by Attorney General Terry Goddard to review the state appellate court's overturning of Fish's conviction. "He's now a free man," said Fish's Flagstaff-based attorney Lee Phillips. "He's no longer convicted of an offense, and justice has prevailed."
Fish was convicted in June 2006 for the May 2004 shooting death of Kuenzli on a National Forest trail in the far southeast corner of the county. He argued at trial that he fired in self-defense after Kuenzli came at him aggressively after firing a warning shot at two dogs in Kuenzli's care.
He hit Kuenzli three times in the chest and two wounds were fatal. Kuenzli did not have a weapon in his hands at the time of the shooting.
The prosecution argued that Fish overreacted and took a man's life when other, less lethal options were available. A forensic report suggested that Kuenzli was in a defensive position when he was shot.
In June, the appellate court ruled that the jury was not instructed properly as to what constitutes "unlawful physical force." The court also decided the jury should have heard evidence that Kuenzli was known to act violently when confronted about dogs in his care.
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It's nice to know that justice finally prevailed.
The Arizona Supreme Court lets stand a state appellate court's overturning the second-degree murder conviction of trailside shooter Harold A. Fish.
By LARRY HENDRICKS
Assistant City Editor
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Harold A. Fish, 62, convicted of second-degree murder in a Coconino County trailside shooting death of Grant Kuenzli, is no longer a convicted felon.
The Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday declined a request by Attorney General Terry Goddard to review the state appellate court's overturning of Fish's conviction. "He's now a free man," said Fish's Flagstaff-based attorney Lee Phillips. "He's no longer convicted of an offense, and justice has prevailed."
Fish was convicted in June 2006 for the May 2004 shooting death of Kuenzli on a National Forest trail in the far southeast corner of the county. He argued at trial that he fired in self-defense after Kuenzli came at him aggressively after firing a warning shot at two dogs in Kuenzli's care.
He hit Kuenzli three times in the chest and two wounds were fatal. Kuenzli did not have a weapon in his hands at the time of the shooting.
The prosecution argued that Fish overreacted and took a man's life when other, less lethal options were available. A forensic report suggested that Kuenzli was in a defensive position when he was shot.
In June, the appellate court ruled that the jury was not instructed properly as to what constitutes "unlawful physical force." The court also decided the jury should have heard evidence that Kuenzli was known to act violently when confronted about dogs in his care.
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It's nice to know that justice finally prevailed.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Clerk Who Shot Robber Acted in Self Defense
Clerk Who Shot Robber Acted in Self Defense
Posted: Dec 1, 2009 01:05 AM
By Nicole Garcia
Fresno –The U–Save liquor store on Tulare and Maple Avenues in Fresno was open for business the day after a store clerk turned the table on an armed robber.
Police say 29–year–old Fernando Valencia and another man tried to rob the clerk at gunpoint Sunday night.
Valencia had a semi–automatic gun, and so did the store clerk.
"He had pointed the firearm at the business owner, at some point in time the business owner became fearful, when he found an opportunity to shoot the suspect, he did," said Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer.
Valencia died inside the store.
Valencia has a criminal history, which includes car–jacking, carrying a concealed weapon, and stealing vehicles.
The deadly confrontation was all caught on surveillance video.
The police chief says the killing looks to be an act of self defense.
"It's too bad... Whatever the clerk did, I think he did a good job," said Mark Singh, a liquor store manager.
Singh says businesses in that area, are prone to armed robberies, which is why he makes a weapon available for his overnight cashiers.
"Everyone who works behind the cash register, they have access to the gun," said Singh.
And the police chief fully supports business owners' rights to arm themselves for protection.
"In this incident, where the store owner made the decision to arm himself and shoot someone, as tragic as it is, that business owner had the right to defend himself in his own business and defend his property," said Chief Dyer.
Chief Dyer says there has been a spike in business robberies recently in Fresno.
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Rather nice to see a good news story out of California for once.
Posted: Dec 1, 2009 01:05 AM
By Nicole Garcia
Fresno –The U–Save liquor store on Tulare and Maple Avenues in Fresno was open for business the day after a store clerk turned the table on an armed robber.
Police say 29–year–old Fernando Valencia and another man tried to rob the clerk at gunpoint Sunday night.
Valencia had a semi–automatic gun, and so did the store clerk.
"He had pointed the firearm at the business owner, at some point in time the business owner became fearful, when he found an opportunity to shoot the suspect, he did," said Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer.
Valencia died inside the store.
Valencia has a criminal history, which includes car–jacking, carrying a concealed weapon, and stealing vehicles.
The deadly confrontation was all caught on surveillance video.
The police chief says the killing looks to be an act of self defense.
"It's too bad... Whatever the clerk did, I think he did a good job," said Mark Singh, a liquor store manager.
Singh says businesses in that area, are prone to armed robberies, which is why he makes a weapon available for his overnight cashiers.
"Everyone who works behind the cash register, they have access to the gun," said Singh.
And the police chief fully supports business owners' rights to arm themselves for protection.
"In this incident, where the store owner made the decision to arm himself and shoot someone, as tragic as it is, that business owner had the right to defend himself in his own business and defend his property," said Chief Dyer.
Chief Dyer says there has been a spike in business robberies recently in Fresno.
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Rather nice to see a good news story out of California for once.
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