Tucson, Arizona, March 2, 2024 (KVOA.com, Arizona Daily Star)
On Saturday night just before 11:00 p.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of N. Oracle Rd. after gunshots were heard in the area…
Detectives learned in their investigation that the two men who flagged down police were with another acquaintance in a nearby parking lot when Alvarado and another man came up and physically assaulted the three, police said.
Alvarado showed a firearm and the three attempted to run away, but Alvarado and the other suspect chased them to the alley. Alvarado “began to assault one of the males, at which point one of the three victims discharged his firearm, striking Alvarado,” the police news release said. The other suspect who was with Alvarado has not been caught, police said. Police did not release any of their names…
Sarika Sood, “Authorities investigating homicide in midtown Tucson,” KVOA.com, March 4, 2024.
Kelly Presnell, “Armed man shot to death by victim he assaulted, Tucson police say,” Arizona Daily Star, April 6, 2024.
Ocala, Florida, March 3, 2024 (WCJB)
The victim, a truck driver, told deputies on Sunday he was driving southbound on I-75 towards Ocala when Belleastin, driving another semi-truck, threw a bottle at his truck.
Initially, the victim pulled over to confront him but decided against it. Belleastin continued to follow the other trucker and eventually pulled up beside him.
Dash camera video inside Belleastin’s truck shows him firing multiple shots at the victim’s truck. The other driver slowed down rapidly to avoid being struck. Out of fear for his life, the victim then fired back.
Deputies say footage shows Belleastin opening fire at the victim’s truck two separate times. He also grabbed a second handgun and pointed it at the victim.
Belleastin then drove to Love’s Travel Stop, a gas station on Northwest 47th Avenue in Ocala, and stayed there for a short time before continuing south on I-75. The victim met with deputies at Love’s to report the shooting…
Ryan Wyatt Turbeville, “Truck driver arrested for road rage shooting on I-75,” WCJB, March 7, 2024.
San Antonio, Texas, March 5, 2024 (KSAT.com)
It happened at the Oxford at Estonia apartments, a gated complex located in the 8200 block of Micron Drive.
In the Tuesday morning incident, police say the 50-year-old SUV owner fired shots at the suspected thief, who had already begun to drive away in his vehicle.
The wounded suspect then got out of the would-be stolen vehicle and ran, before collapsing behind another building…
Detectives questioned the man who fired the shots.
However, as of late Tuesday morning, police still were referring to him as the victim, and they had not filed any charges…
Katrina Webber and Santiago Esparza, “‘It was a time bomb’: Neighbor reacts to deadly shooting amid recent car thefts at apartment complex,” KSAT.com, March 5, 2024.
Chicago, Illinois, March 8, 2024 (ABC 7 Eyewitness News)
A Concealed-Carry License holder killed an attempted robbery suspect during a shootout on the city’s South Side early Friday morning, Chicago police said.
Police said the shooting happened in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood’s 1500 block of West 82nd Street just before 5:30 a.m.
A 60-year-old man had just used an ATM down the street from his home. He was outside when a suspect, identified only as male, approached him on a bike, police said.
Police said that’s when the suspect, whose age was not immediately known, took out a gun and demanded the man’s money and other belongings.
The victim, who is a valid FOID card and CCL holder, took out his own gun and an exchange of gunfire ensued, police said. Both the victim and the suspect were shot…
Evelyn Holmes and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team, “60-year-old Concealed-Carry License holder kills would-be robber during Auburn Gresham shootout: CPD,” ABC 7 Eyewitness News, March 8, 2024.
San Antonio, Texas, March 11, 2024 (KSAT)
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed while allegedly attempting to steal a car at a Northwest Side apartment complex early Monday morning, according to San Antonio police.
The shooting happened around 2:20 a.m. at The Reserve San Antonio apartment complex in the 13900 block of Babcock Road, not far from West Hausman Road and UTSA Boulevard.
According to police, a man was inside his apartment when heard glass break in the parking lot and then went to check his vehicle. That’s when, police say, the man found someone attempting to steal his vehicle and still sitting inside it.
Police said the man pulled out a gun and fired a single shot, hitting the suspected car thief in the side of his chest. The shooter then called police to report it.
A preliminary police report states the man told officers he was protecting his property and that he believed the person had a weapon when he fired…
Ben Spicer, “Teen shot, killed while trying to steal car at Northwest Side apartment complex, SAPD says,” KSAT, March 12, 2024.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 11, 2024 (BRProud.com)
The shooting happened in an empty lot in the 10000 block of Sullivan Road, EBRSO said…
Detectives learned that a total of seven people came to this location. One group had two people and the other contained five. The two groups “agreed to meet to arrange a fight between two of the subjects,” EBRSO said.
“During this fight, the larger group began ganging up on the group of two, overpowering them. During the altercation, one man armed himself with a firearm and discharged it striking another man,” the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies said the man who fired a shot told investigators that he discharged the weapon to protect himself and his friend to stop the fight.
The sheriff’s office believes at this time that the shooting was self-defense. An investigation remains ongoing.
Michael Scheidt, “EBRSO: Deputies investigating after fight leads to shooting injuring one in Central,” BRProud.com, March 12, 2024.
Lakeland, Florida, March 11, 2024 (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
Police say three-year-old Jaquez “JD” Norton was in a Toyota Rav 4 with his three-month-old sister, his mother, and her boyfriend on March 11 and when they were leaving the Cambridge Cove apartments, their car was blocked by a white Dodge Challenger.
According to police, Kavarius Green and Kemarius Wilson got out of the Challenger with guns. After an argument, police say Green started firing his rifle, hitting JD in the backseat and Kemarius Wilson, who was behind the Toyota Rav4. Police say Kamarius Wilson was taken to a hospital in a private car and died.
Police say the mother’s boyfriend was also shot, but he was armed and fired shots back…
FOX 13 News Staff, “Fugitive wanted in triple shooting that killed Lakeland toddler arrested in Plant City,” FOX 13 Tampa Bay, May 7, 2024.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, March 13, 2024 (Lancaster Online)
The man who shot a bicyclist earlier this month in Manheim Township won’t be charged, after investigators determined the shooting was justified…
The Lancaster County District Attorney’s office determined Megill was the aggressor in the March 13 shooting, which township police characterized as a “road rage confrontation.”
Megill was riding in the northbound lane of Fruitville Pike around 4:20 p.m. when a motorist beeped at him, according to the DA’s office. Megill stopped in the road, causing traffic to back up for more than a minute, then eventually moved over and chased the vehicle…
Near the light at the Delp Road intersection, “Megill forcefully flung the front passenger door of the vehicle open and moved toward the interior of the vehicle,” according to the DA’s office.
The driver shot Megill in the abdomen/chest area, then pulled over on Delp, called 911 and waited for police to arrive, the office said…
The DA’s office did not identify the motorist because they were not charged but said the driver was legally in possession of the firearm and had a license to carry the firearm.
Dan Nephin, “Driver justified in Manheim Township shooting of cyclist who flung open car door; cyclist cited: DA,” Lancaster Online, April 12, 2024.
Fredericksburg, Texas, March 15, 2024 (NBC News)
A Texas woman told deputies she fatally shot her alleged kidnapper, according to police.
The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a 911 call Friday afternoon from the woman, who said she had been drugged and kidnapped, and had “shot someone.” She was identified as a 45-year-old woman from Montgomery, Texas.
“Her whereabouts were briefly unknown until it was determined to be near a winery in the 10800 block of East US Highway 290,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release. “The woman was able to describe a vehicle in which she was associated and the weapon that was used.”…
“The two had recently met and were familiar with one another, and were on a planned weekend trip together when this occurred,” the sheriff’s office said in an update Monday…
Mirna Alsharif and Austin Mullen, “Texas woman fatally shoots alleged kidnapper, sheriff’s office says,” NBC News, March 19, 2024.
Atlanta, Georgia, March 17, 2024 (FOX 5 Atlanta)
It happened on Sunday just before 4 a.m. along Howell Mill Road.
Police said the victim was approached in a parking lot by multiple suspects wearing ski masks. The suspects demanded the man give up his personal belongings.
The man refused, pulled out a gun and shot toward the suspects, who returned fire. They fled the scene in what police believe to be a silver sedan…
FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team, “Armed victim shot after trying to scare Atlanta robbers off with gun,” FOX 5 Atlanta, March 17, 2024.
Ocala, Florida, March 18, 2024 (Ocala Star-Banner)
According to Ocala police officials, at 6:44 p.m. on March 18 they were called to the 500 block of Southwest 27th Avenue in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found shell casings in the roadway…
Detectives said they were told the shooting stemmed from an unpaid phone bill. Officials said the victim usually pays his girlfriend’s phone bill, but on a recent occasion apparently did not. The victim was told he needed to pay the bill. When it wasn’t paid, official said, the victim was shot by Keys…
Authorities said Keys, who was riding in a vehicle, pulled up next to the victim, pulled out a firearm and opened fire. The victim was sitting in the passenger’s seat of a vehicle. He was hit three times in the upper body.
Another passenger in the vehicle returned fire, missing Keys. That person was not charged, as his or her actions are legally protected under Florida’s stand your ground law…
Austin L. Miller, “Police: Juvenile shot, injured because he failed to pay girlfriend’s phone bill,” Ocala Star-Banner, March 25, 2024.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 21, 2024 (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Police say a suspect tried to carjack a victim at 10th and Mount Vernon streets in North Philadelphia around 1:30 a.m.
But the victim fought back, firing his weapon at the suspect, according to authorities…
FOX 29 Staff, “Victim fights back, fires weapon during attempted carjacking in North Philadelphia,” FOX 29 Philadelphia, March 21, 2024.
Alamosa, Colorado, March 21, 2024 (Valley Courier)
A reported incident involving an alleged shoplifter at Walmart led to the suspect being shot in the leg by a bystander near the Fairfield Inn, just west of Walmart around 4 p.m. Thursday.
Alamosa Police Department reports that the suspect pulled out a knife near the hotel, prompting the bystander to shoot. The injury appears to be non-life threatening, although the male party is being flown out for further evaluation and treatment, an APD press release said…
Valley Courier Staff, “Alleged shoplifter shot by bystander,” Valley Courier, March 21, 2024.
Saint Petersburg, Florida, March 21, 2024 (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
According to the St. Pete Police Department, just before 1 a.m., a man and woman were sitting in a car in an alley near 2353 13th St. S on Thursday.
Keiondre Church, 23, who used to date the woman, then walked up and fired at the man in the car. They exchanged gunfire.
Church was hospitalized in critical condition, and the couple suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Church is facing first-degree attempted murder and aggravated assault charges.
FOX 13 News Staff, “Couple shot in car by woman’s ex-boyfriend in St. Pete; Suspect in critical condition, police say,” FOX 13 Tampa Bay, March 21, 2024.
Jackson, Mississippi, March 22, 2024 (WAPT)
According to Detective Tommie Brown, the man walked into the store on Road of Remembrance and chased someone with a knife while trying to stab them. Brown said the person he was chasing pulled out a gun and shot the man…
Madeleine Nolan, “Man armed with knife shot and killed at convenience store, JPD says,” WAPT, March 22, 2024.
Cincinnati, Ohio, March 22, 2024 (FOX 19 Now)
On March 22, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of St. James and Alpine Avenues in Silverton…
Court documents say Peterson approached a man who was cleaning out his car. Peterson, who police say was wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun, demanded the man’s money. The man pulled out his own gun, and the two shot at each other. Peterson was hit multiple times but was able to make it to his car, which was parked less than a block away…
Chancelor Winn, “Man accused of armed robbery was shot by victim, police say,” FOX 19 Now, April 5, 2024.
Thomasville, North Carolina, March 23, 2024 (FOX 8)
At 5:58 p.m. on March 23, police responded to multiple reports of a shooting on Hunter Street in Thomasville. At the scene, officers found Bobby Brown, 35, of Greensboro, dead on the 40 block…
Evidence reportedly shows that Bobby Brown “initiated the shooting” at a group of men in the road. As the others at the scene returned gunfire, Bobby Brown was struck and killed…
Justyn Melrose, “Man killed in Thomasville shooting had ‘initiated the shooting,’ police say,” FOX 8, April 17, 2024.
Charlotte, North Carolina, March 24, 2024 (WBTV)
A deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning in north Charlotte has been deemed justified, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.
Police said officers were called to Arvin Drive, which is just off Statesville Road, around 1 a.m.
When they arrived, they found 35-year-old Ramon Azular III had been shot. He died at the scene…
Detectives spoke to a person of interest and were not looking for any other suspects.
WBTV Web Staff, “CMPD: Deadly north Charlotte shooting deemed justified,” WBTV, March 25, 2024.
Fort Worth, Texas, March 24, 2024 (FOX 4 KDFW)
This happened just before 3 a.m., near Hemphill Street and W. Bolt Street…
Investigators said the person who had been shot had just burglarized a vehicle with people inside, and they were shot by one of the people in the vehicle.
Police said the burglary victims remained on scene and are cooperating…
FOX 4 Staff, “Burglary suspect shot by victim, Fort Worth police say,” FOX 4 KDFW, March 24, 2024.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 24, 2024 (BRProud.com)
BRPD confirmed the shooting happened around 3:50 p.m. at BREC Howell Community Park.
They said a male juvenile got into an argument with another male juvenile initially and then one of them pulled a gun and shot the other striking him in the upper torso.
After that, a group of people at the park then shot at the male juvenile who shot first, BRPD said…
Michael Scheidt, “Two hurt in shooting at Baton Rouge park on Sunday, officials say,” BRProud.com, March 25, 2024.
Bowling Green, Florida, March 25, 2024 (The Ledger)
The shooting took place about 9:30 a.m. Monday at 209 Old Bowling Green Road in the unincorporated area south of Fort Meade. The Sheriff’s Office said it received a call from Jose Rivera Sr., 41, of Wauchula, who said he had shot his brother in self defense…
Several witnesses told deputies that Jose kept his hands in his pockets as Samuel attacked him, and while being actively punched, Jose retrieved a handgun from inside his truck. A struggle for the gun ensued, and a shot was fired, striking Samuel on the top of his foot. Samuel looked down at his foot, then charged Jose again with his fists clenched, the PCSO said. Jose then shot Samuel two times in his upper body…
“This investigation is still ongoing, but based on witnesses at the scene, it appears that Samuel Rivera, a violent and out-of-control convicted felon, through his own actions, created such an element of fear that the victim was forced to protect himself with a firearm,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. “Trying to solve a dispute with violence never ends well.”
Ledger staff, “Man fatally shoots brother who was attacking him in Bowling Green, Polk sheriff says,” The Ledger, March 26, 2024.
Birmingham, Alabama, March 27, 2024 (CBS 42, AL.com)
The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office have ruled a shooting that left a man dead in March as a justifiable death…
The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of the Smart Food Mart in the 900 block of 20th Street in Ensley.
Sgt. LaQuitta Wade said investigators believe an altercation led to an exchange of gunfire between the two men, injuring both of them…
Carol Robinson, “25-year-old ID’d as man killed in shootout at Ensley convenience store,” AL.com, March 28, 2024.
AJ Holliday, “Birmingham man killed in reported shooting, reclassified as justifiable death,” CBS 42, April 9, 2024.
Staten Island, New York, March 27, 2024 (CBS New York)
Police sources say a road rage incident led to a 45-year-old man attacking a 50-year-old man with a machete on Vineland Avenue in Arden Heights around 9:30 a.m.
The 50-year-old man allegedly shot the 45-year-old in the chest. The 50-year-old was taken into custody for questioning, and police said Thursday he will not face any charges. Sources say he’s a former NYPD officer.
The man who is accused of pulling out a machete has been charged with assault and menacing. Police say he’s still in the hospital in critical condition.
CBS New York Team, “Man accused in machete attack on Staten Island facing multiple charges,” CBS New York, March 28, 2024.
Melrose, Florida, March 28, 2024 (WCJB)
A man from Gainesville was shot multiple times in the chest, through a Bible, in a Stand Your Ground shooting after sheriff’s deputies say he harmed his baby and attacked bystanders.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office officials say Jason Kaercher, 26, of Gainesville, began behaving erratically earlier this week. On Thursday, relatives took his 3-month-old baby to a home in Melrose off State Road 21 near the elementary school. Kaercher met with the family and a Department of Children and Families (DCF) case manager.
Kaercher took his wife and baby outside to get some air and moments later the case manager heard screaming. Kaercher was squeezing the baby hard enough to turn the child blue. He then began walking toward State Road 21 saying he was “God” while holding the baby and a Bible…
He then jumped on top of a vehicle and began hitting and cracking the windshield. He approached a man in a truck, opened the door, and began beating the man with the shovel, breaking his arm. The shovel then broke and Kaercher discarded it. Another person grabbed the shovel and hit him.
The driver was then able to grab his gun to defend himself. As Kaecher approached him, holding the Bible, the driver fired multiple times, striking him in the chest through the book…
Deputies say the driver fired his gun in self-defense and no charges are expected.
Ryan Wyatt Turbeville and Mistie Webb, “‘I am God’: Gainesville man shot in chest through a Bible during violent rampage,” WCJB, March 29, 2024.
Lincolnton, North Carolina, March 31, 2024 (Queen City News)
According to the Lincolnton Police Department, the incident occurred at 5:30 p.m. on March 31 at the Times Turnaround gas station on East Main Street. Officers were told that a man reportedly entered his vehicle while brandishing a knife and attempted to steal it.
Officers said the victim allegedly then retrieved his handgun and fired it, striking Billy Ray Galloway of Denver. Galloway, 39, was still on scene when officers arrived and was treated by Lincoln County EMS for the gunshot wound. He was then transported to CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia with non-life-threatening injuries…
Doug Coats, “Denver man shot while attempting carjacking at Lincolnton gas station: Police,” Queen City News, April 2, 2024.
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