Phoenix, Arizona, October 1, 2023 (Arizona Republic, abc15.com)
A man faces first-degree murder charges after he was accused of attempting to rob another man with a knife and chasing him into a Phoenix street, where he was fatally hit by a car.
On Sunday night, Phoenix police were called to 35th Avenue and Bethany Home Road for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Frank Avila, 28, with a serious gunshot wound that was not life-threatening. He was taken to a hospital.
Police also found 26-year-old Martin Anaya north of the intersection on 35th Avenue. He had been struck by a car and was critically injured, according to police. He was later pronounced dead.
Maricopa County court records indicate that Avila had threatened to rob Anaya while on a city bus with a knife and attempted to stab two others. After the bus stopped, Avila chased Anaya as he tried to run away and was hit by a truck. Avila also tried to stab another individual after he walked away from the scene, according to court records…
After Anaya was struck by the car, a person in a different car saw Avila walking away from the area. While he was telling him to stop, court records state that Avila approached him and the driver with the knife raised above his head. The person who told Avila to stop then pulled out a handgun and shot Avila in the leg, according to court records.
Phoenix police spoke with the man who shot Avila and later released him…
Elena Santa Cruz, “Man was fleeing from attempted robbery when fatally hit by car in Phoenix, court records show,” Arizona Republic, October 3, 2023.
abc15.com staff, “Man dead, two arrested after stabbing, shooting, deadly hit-and-run in Phoenix Sunday night,” abc15.com, October 1, 2023.
Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, October 1, 2023 (Daily News)
Two Philadelphia men have been charged with carjacking a woman who left her car running and went into a Sharon Hill convenience store.
Marquese Alexander, 27, and Allon Ruffin, 26, jumped in the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu outside the 7-Eleven at 1307 Chester Pike a few minutes before 2 p.m. on Oct. 1 while she went inside.
Borough Police Chief Richard Herron Jr. said while in the store, the victim saw someone get into the vehicle and drive off. She ran out after the car, drew her legally owned and permitted handgun and fired at the fleeing vehicle.
She had a valid license to carry and the weapon was legally owned by her, Herron said. She has not been charged. The investigation is continuing, the chief said…
Pete Bannan, “Philadelphia duo charged with Sharon Hill carjacking in which the victim fired at vehicle,” Daily News, October 24, 2023.
Cumming, Georgia, October 3, 2023 (FOX 5 Atlanta)
According to the victim, the incident unfolded as he was driving behind a black SUV, operated by 34-year-old Tyler Leikam of Cumming. Allegedly, Leikam initiated a “brake check,” prompting frustration from the victim. While both vehicles were stopped at a traffic light on Post Road, Leikam rolled down his window and began yelling obscenities at the victim.
The situation escalated further when Leikam exited his SUV and approached the victim’s vehicle. He began physically assaulting the victim through the window and, reportedly, retrieved a knife from his pocket, using it to stab the rear tire of the victim’s vehicle. At this point, Leikam allegedly turned toward the victim while still holding the knife. Feeling his life was in danger, the victim discharged a single shot at Leikam, striking him in the hand. The victim did not exit his vehicle during the altercation, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.
Leikam has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damage to Property, and Battery in connection with this incident. He was taken into custody on the night of the incident and is currently being held at the Forsyth County Jail.
FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team, “Road rage victim in Forsyth County shoots attacker in the hand, according to sheriff’s office,” FOX 5 Atlanta, October 5, 2023.
Chicago, Illinois, October 3, 2023 (ABC 7 Chicago)
A Concealed Carry License holder fired back at a gunman who shot a CTA bus supervisor on the city’s Southwest Side on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Chicago police said the drive-by shooting happened around 2 p.m. in the Archer Heights neighborhood. Chopper 7 was over the scene, where police squad cars surrounded a CTA bus under an overpass near West 47th Street and South Archer Avenue…
Hernandez said after the crash, more than a dozen people got out of the bus and impacted vehicles when someone inside a white Dodge Durango shot at them.
Police said one of the bullets hit the CTA bus supervisor, a 55-year-old man, who was responding to the crash…
Hernandez initially thought the tow truck driver was hit, but then saw him jump back up and run around the front of his SUV, where he fired two shots at the gunman. That tow truck driver, who didn’t want to go on camera, told ABC7 he saw the shooter take aim at him before he fired his own gun…
Police were speaking with the tow truck driver at the scene, and he was asked to stay behind as part of the investigation. CPD also confirmed a witness with a Concealed Carry License fired back at the shooters…
Cate Cauguiran and ABC 7 Chicago Digital Team Staff, “Chicago shooting: CCL holder fires back at gunman who shot CTA employee in Archer Heights,” ABC 7 Chicago, October 3, 2023.
Fort Worth, Texas, October 4, 2023 (CBS Texas)
According to Fort Worth Police, just after 10 p.m., South Division officers were called to a game room at 6938 South Freeway for a robbery and a reported shooting.
Two suspects entered the game room with firearms and announced a robbery, responding officers were told.
A man in the game room armed himself and tried to stop the robbery, according to the report, and was shot once in the chest during an exchange of gunfire with the suspects. The suspects fled the scene…
He was taken by a private vehicle to a hospital. FWPD said he is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries…
S.E. Jenkins, “Man shot in chest trying to stop armed robbery at North Texas game room,” CBS Texas, October 4, 2023.
San Antonio, Texas, October 5, 2023 (Rock & Track, FOX San Antonio)
The car owner and the other person they were with were approached by a pair of suspects on their way out of a bar at around 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, a spokesperson for the San Antonio Police Department told Road & Track. The alleged carjackers then demanded they leave their vehicle and hand over their keys at gunpoint. The victims complied, giving their keys over to one of the suspects. One of the suspects then slunk into the driver’s seat of the vehicle, but quickly realized the vehicle featured a manual transmission. Unable to operate an old-school standard, the thief immediately exited the victim’s vehicle before returning to their own ride, which was occupied by the second suspect.
One of the suspects began to open fire on the failed robbery targets shortly after returning to their vehicle, police say. The victims then returned fire on the suspects, ultimately striking one of them with a grazing wound to the head. This ended the gunfight, with the suspects fleeing the location…
The suspects got into their own vehicle and drove to a home off Observation Drive where emergency services were called. That’s when officers were able to piece the two incidents together…
Lucas Bell, “Carjacker Who Couldn’t Drive Manual Car Shot by Car Owner, Police Say,” Rock & Track, October 6, 2023.
SBG San Antonio Staff, “Owner thwarts car theft when he opens fire on 2 suspects who couldn’t drive a stick shift,” FOX San Antonio, October 5, 2023.
Manhattan Beach, California, October 7, 2023 (ABC 7)
New video shows the moment a Manhattan Beach jewelry store employee took out a gun and shot at five suspects during a tense smash-and-grab robbery.
The incident happened just after 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Prestige Jewelers on N Sepulveda Boulevard.
The video shows several employees helping a couple when five suspects suddenly bum-rush the store. In another view, a surveillance camera captured what appears to be a sixth person – a man – holding the door open for the group.
The robbers immediately start smashing glass cases with hammers, snatching merchandise and placing them in black plastic bins.
Within seconds, the employee fires at least one round toward the suspects, who immediately run out of the store when they heard gunshots. The suspects took off in several cars waiting outside, police say…
Shayla Girardin, “Video shows moment Manhattan Beach jewelry store employee shoots at smash-and-grab robbers,” ABC 7, October 9, 2023.
Tucson, Arizona, October 12, 2023 (13 News)
TPD says officers responded to the 3000 block of north Tyndall Avenue for reports of a shooting about 11:20 p.m. Thursday October 12…
Detectives learned that two men were in the parking lot near their vehicles.
Police say at one point, Daniel Cortez and Vicente Apodaca, with their faces concealed, approached the two men in the parking lot, and tried to rob them at gunpoint.
The two men drew their own handguns and shot Cortez and Apodaca before calling 911.
Both men also spoke with police at the scene…
At this point, no charges have been filed. Detectives will present the case to the County Attorney’s Office…
13 News Staff, “UPDATE: Tucson Police identify men killed in Tyndall Avenue shooting,” 13 News, October 13, 2023.
Virginia Beach, Virginia, October 13, 2023 (WAVY)
Virginia Beach police said a man was shot the morning of Oct. 13 at Newpointe Condominiums.
“At this point all available evidence indicates the individual who fired the gun was using justified force to defend himself,” the VBPD said, in a statement. “There are no pending criminal charges currently.”…
The team was installing a hardwood floor inside a second floor condo on Pillar Court when a woman in the condo below started complaining about the noise. She called police around 8:30 in the morning…
Officers left and the crew continued their job…
The owner tells us an hour later a man appeared and started beating up one of his guys.
“My guy went to put him in a headlock and the suspect pulled out a gun,” the man explained.
He told 10 On Your Side his team tried wrestling the gun out of the man’s hand with no luck. That’s when one contractor pulled his own gun in self-defense.
“He forewarned the gentleman, please drop your gun, please drop your gun,” the man said, recalling the situation.
The man didn’t drop the gun and the contractor fired. The crew called for help and stayed on scene. Police say two men were detained for questioning and were later released. No charges were filed. However, the owner of The Floor Doctor wants the woman who brought upon the whole situation to be held responsible…
Michelle Wolf, “Local flooring company involved in shooting says it was self-defense,” WAVY, November 3, 2023.
Bloomington, California, October 13, 2023 (KTLA)
According to early reports from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies from the Fontana Station responded to the 18600 block of Valley Boulevard in unincorporated Bloomington around 8:15 a.m. on a report of a vehicle burglary in progress.
The caller, identified as 36-year-old Alexander Marquez of Rancho Cucamonga, made the initial call to authorities saying that a man was breaking into a vehicle.
Marquez then allegedly shot the suspect, identified as Dennis Smith, 24, of Hemet, before deputies arrived on scene…
Officials say Marquez fled into a nearby business after shooting Smith. He was detained a short time later and was released without charges…
Will Conybeare, “Man shoots alleged car burglar after calling police in San Bernardino County,” KTLA, October 13, 2023.
Richmond, Virginia, October 14, 2023 (WRIC)
According to police, officers responded to the 1400 block of Hopkins Road at around 10:06 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 for a report of a shooting…
The victim told police that an unknown man tried to rob him outside of a business and shot him several times. The victim, who was armed himself, took out his gun and fired back at the suspect but didn’t hit him.
The suspect, who was captured by security cameras in the area, ran away from the scene on Hopkins Road towards Holly Spring Avenue…
Will Gonzalez, “Richmond Police looking for attempted robbery, shooting suspect,” WRIC, October 17, 2023.
King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, October 20, 2023 (NBC Philadelphia)
Police are searching for multiple suspects after a fight led to a shooting in a parking garage at the King of Prussia Mall Friday night…
According to Police, the man told officers that he was in the lower level of the Blue Parking Garage trying to sell sneakers to another party and that’s when a fight ensues.
The man said while he was distracted, a suspect put a gun to the back of his head. The man then began to fight the suspect with the gun, police stated.
The man, who police said has a license to carry, fired his own handgun during the struggle. Police said it is believed the suspect also fired a weapon…
Cherise Lynch, “Multiple suspects sought in King of Prussia Mall parking garage shooting,” NBC Philadelphia, October 21, 2023.
Cincinnati, Ohio, October 20, 2023 (FOX 19 Now)
Police say 16-year-old Travis Johnson was shot and killed by an employee at the VIP Smoke Shop in the Delhi Plaza Friday morning.
According to police, they say they believe Travis broke into the store with a group of four or five others.
The business was closed but police say the employee in the back of the store armed himself and fatally shot the 16-year-old…
Mike Schell, “Police: Woman shot during vigil for victim of fatal shooting in Delhi,” FOX 19 Now, October 23, 2023.
Wake Forest, North Carolina, October 21, 2023 (CBS 17)
Around 9 p.m. Saturday, Sherri, who preferred not to give her last name, said she was in the parking lot of a Wake Forest shopping center on Capital Boulevard with her husband Mirza Zukanovic and their 16-month-old son when they got into an argument.
“He got angry, jumped in the driver seat,” she said. “I have a concealed carry; he took my gun.”
She says her husband fired that gun, and she could only think about protecting her son. “I grabbed him and bear-hugged him and just ran,” she said.
She screamed for help.
Police say a man with a concealed carry permit grabbed his gun and fired a shot at Zukanovic.
“I think that scared him enough, and that’s why he took my car and left,” said Sherri…
Maggie Newland, “Man accused of shooting at wife, baby in Wake Forest parking lot; wife grateful for bystander who fired back,” CBS 17, October 23, 2023.
Eugene, Oregon, October 21, 2023 (Double Sided Media)
On Oct. 21, over 200 community members came together for a “Free Palestine Rally and March” that started at the Federal Building. The march started about an hour later after a few speeches on the courthouse steps.
A half hour into the march, as the crowd walked south on Pearl Ave, a white GMC Sierra 2500 pickup truck sporting multiple right-wing flags—including the Gadsden—suddenly pulled into the intersection of E. 8th Ave. and Pearl St., blocking the march. As the march approached, a tire was a reportedly slashed, and the driver, wearing a Guy Fawkes-type mask, pulled a handgun as he exited the truck. He quickly turned to the rear and began firing several shots that sounded like compressed-air.
Two individuals within the march rushed to the front, drew their own handguns, and ordered the man to immediately drop his weapon and take off his mask to which he complied. After doing so, he took his mask off. As the two individuals kicked the now-unmasked man’s weapon away, Eugene police officers rushed-in with weapons drawn…
James Croxton and Robert Scherle, “Masked Counter-Protester Arrested After Stopping, Shooting At ‘Free Palestine Rally and March’ in Eugene,” Double Sided Media, October 21, 2023.
Livermore, California, October 22, 2023 (FOX News)
A suspected robber armed with a hammer was fatally shot when he allegedly tried to rob a California gun store.
The Livermore Police Department said that before 2:30 p.m. Sunday, a man “wearing a mask, a hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head and gloves” who was “acting suspicious” entered East Bay Firearms.
The man, who has only been identified as a 28-year-old from Redwood, then attempted to rob the gun store owner by swiping a firearm while wielding a hammer, according to witness statements to police.
The gun store owner, who has not been named, grabbed a gun and fired two rounds at the suspected robber…
Five customers were inside the store at the time of the alleged attempted burglary and were not injured, according to police.
Police said the gun store owner is cooperating and is not a suspect in the case.
“At this stage in the investigation, it appears that this was a case of self-defense,” Livermore PD said in a press release…
Emma Colton, “Thief tries to rob gun store with hammer with deadly result: cops,” FOX News, October 24, 2023.
Skokie, Illinois, October 22, 2023 (AP News)
Charges will not be filed against the man who fired a gunshot into the air near pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside an Israel solidarity event in Chicago’s northern suburbs, prosecutors said Monday evening after determining that he acted in self-defense.
About 1,000 people had gathered Sunday evening at a banquet hall in Skokie to show solidarity with Israel, according to event organizers. Several hundred pro-Palestinian protesters had rallied outside, according to police and organizers…
A witness told the newspaper that the man’s car had been covered in Israeli flags…
Officials determined that the man “acted in self-defense upon being surrounded by a crowd and attacked by some of those individuals,” the statement said. “No charges will be filed in this case.”
The prosecutor’s office added that the man holds a valid firearm owners ID card and conceal carry license, and had no criminal history…
Todd Richmond and Claire Savage, “No charges for man who fired gun near pro-Palestinian rally outside Chicago, prosecutor says,” AP News, October 24, 2023.
Birmingham, Alabama, October 23, 2023 (KKTV)
A couple in Alabama helped save children from a murder suspect who shot and killed their mother.
The couple, who wanted to remain anonymous, told WBRC they were traveling along Huffman Road in Birmingham Tuesday when they noticed a little girl looking distressed and calling for help…
Officials say before law enforcement arrived, the husband and wife said they tried to console the victim’s daughter and son. The wife said Peavy returned to the scene, and she says he acted as though nothing ever happened.
“She said ‘You killed my mama,’” adds the woman. “‘You killed my mama. I saw you kill my mama.’ The little girl said, ‘Please don’t let him kill me.’ I said baby, ‘Don’t worry about it. I’ll take a bullet today, but I won’t let him hurt you. You’re safe now.’”
She says she couldn’t understand why the suspect came back, but she and her husband weren’t going to let him leave.
“He tried to get in the car to leave, and my husband told him ‘No sir, you’re not going anywhere. You only have two choices, and that’s jail or hell.’ He held him at gunpoint until the police got there.”…
Bria Chatman and Gray News staff, “Alabama couple apprehend murder suspect who killed a mother, help children until police arrive,” KKTV, October 26, 2023.
Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 24, 2023 (WSPA)
An employee and two customers held a shoplifting suspect with a box cutter at gunpoint Tuesday evening at gunpoint.
According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 7:18 p.m. to Family Dollar located at 460 Spring Street in reference to a disturbance with weapons.
Once deputies arrived at the scene, they came in contact with a man who had his gun drawn at the front entrance of the store.
He told deputies that a man, later identified as 56-year-old Karim Hudani was on the other side of the door in possession of a knife and was trying to cut people…
He was charged with three counts of first-degree assault and battery, armed robbery, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime and taken to the Spartanburg County Detention Center.
Bethany Fowler, “Employee, customers hold shoplifting suspect with box cutter at gunpoint at Upstate store,” WSPA, October 25, 2023.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 25, 2023 (FOX News)
An armed Philadelphia convenience store owner turned the tables on a masked and armed suspect who allegedly tried to rob the establishment.
Philadelphia police say that a 28-year-old man wearing a face mask and gloves entered the Happy Day Food Market & Deli on the 1300 block of South 58th Street just after 10:30 pm on Wednesday, according to Fox 29. The suspect allegedly ducked behind the cash register and began taking money while pointing a gun at employees, CBS News reported.
An employee of the store, described as a man in his early 20s, pulled out his own firearm and fired multiple shots at the suspect. The gunfire struck the 28-year-old suspect in the torso and chest, according to CBS News…
The employee reportedly obtained firearms training and a license following a previous robbery at the convenience store, Fox 29 reported…
At least one customer and two other employees were inside at the time of the alleged attempted robbery…
No charges have been filed and police said it appears to be a case of self-defense.
Emma Colton, “Suspected thief tries to rob Philadelphia convenience store with deadly result,” FOX News, October 30, 2023.
Miramar, Florida, October 26, 2023 (Local10.com)
The shooting was reported late Thursday night at a Chevron gas station, located at 3100 S University Drive.
According to police, the victim was involved in an altercation inside the gas station with one of the subjects, and then went outside to pump gas.
Police said the man was then confronted by both subjects, one of whom pulled out a gun.
But the victim was also armed and shot both subjects before jumping in his car, fleeing the scene and then calling police, authorities said…
Police said the subject who pulled out a gun on the victim died at the hospital, while the other, who was shot in the arm, survived.
Police confirmed that no charges have been filed at this time, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Amanda Batchelor, “Police: Victim shoots 2 people who confronted him at Miramar gas station, killing 1,” Local10.com, October 27, 2023.
Wendell, North Carolina, October 27, 2023 (WRAL News)
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at 3:52 p.m. at the intersection of Riley Hill Road and Edgemont Road.
On Friday, the shooting was determined to have been an act of self-defense…
Deputies charged Joyner with assault with a deadly weapon, assault by pointing a gun, communicating threats, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a firearm by felon…
Staff, “Man arrested, charged in connection to October shooting in Wendell,” WRAL News, October 27, 2023.
Webster Groves, Missouri, October 28, 2023 (KMOV)
Police have identified an alleged suspect who was killed and another who was arrested and now faces murder charges following an attempted carjacking early Saturday in Webster Groves…
Police said the agency presented its investigation to St. Louis County prosecutors and the man who shot Bibby will not face charges.
According to an earlier news release, Bibby and Jewett allegedly tried to steal a car at about 12:29 a.m. from the parking lot of HotShots Bar and Grill in the 1200 block of Laclede Station Road. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Bibby dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim of the carjacking was located at the scene and in possession of his firearm. He told officers two men wearing ski masks confronted him near his vehicle, and fearing for his safety, he shot one of the suspects.
Jewett fled on foot and was arrested shortly after near Affton, according to the release…
Pat Pratt and Shoshana Stahl, “Police ID man killed in attempted carjacking, alleged accomplice charged in his death,” KMOV, October 28, 2023.
Atlanta, Georgia, October 28, 2023 (Atlanta Police Department News)
On 10/28/23, around 12:25pm, officers responded to an aggravated assault at the location of 1218 Epworth St. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male with a gunshot wound to the leg…
Preliminary investigation indicates the victim, who is an adult male, was working construction on a house when he observed the juvenile male suspect breaking into his utility vehicle. The juvenile suspect brandished a firearm and fired at the victim. The victim, who was also armed, returned fire, striking the juvenile suspect in the leg. Officers on scene placed the juvenile in custody with charges pending…
Staff, “Aggravated Assault: 1218 Epworth St.,” Atlanta Police Department News, October 28, 2023.
Mount Olive, North Carolina, October 30, 2023 (Goldsboro Daily News)
On Oct. 30 at approximately 3:30 p.m., an officer with the Mount Olive Police Department responded to the area of Martin St. near John St., in reference to a victim who had reported their vehicle stolen on Oct. 28, and had located their vehicle traveling down Martin Street. While officers were en route to the location, the call was upgraded to a shooting and vehicle crash. Officers arrived and located the juvenile driver of the stolen pickup truck.
The 16-year-old juvenile was suffering from a gunshot wound to the ear, and the owner of the vehicle was standing by and stated he was the one who fired the shots.
The 16-year-old was transported to Wayne UNC Healthcare where they were treated and released. The owner of the vehicle stated that the shot was fired due to self-defense…
After consulting with the District Attorney, no charges will be filed against the vehicle’s owner. Charges are pending against the 16-year-old juvenile…
Goldsboro Daily News Staff, “Mount Olive Police Respond to Stolen Vehicle and Shooting,” Goldsboro Daily News, November 4, 2023.
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