Juneau, Alaska, February 3, 2025 (Juneau Empire)
A driver fatally shot another motorist he said was threatening him with what appeared to be a rifle shortly after midnight Monday in the roundabout at Mendenhall Loop Road and Stephen Richards Memorial Drive, according to the Juneau Police Department.
The 16-year-old male in the second vehicle was declared dead at the scene with a pellet/BB-style CO2 rifle in his possession, according to a JPD information release issued at 11:15 a.m. The 24-year-old male who fired the fatal shot was released following a preliminary investigation by JPD…
“After making several passes around the roundabout, the caller stopped his vehicle, and the other vehicle pulled up alongside,” the release states. “The caller reported that the other driver stayed in his vehicle, as did the caller. The caller said the other driver was upset, was yelling at him, and had what looked like a rifle in his hands. The caller said the other driver pointed the rifle at him, at which point, the caller pulled out a pistol and shot the other driver. The caller called JPD and waited at the scene for police to arrive.”…
Mark Sabbatini, “Motorist fatally shoots driver he says was threatening him with a gun at Mendenhall Valley roundabout,” Juneau Empire, February 3, 2025.
Miramar, Florida, February 3, 2025 (WSVN)
The Broward State Attorney’s Office has decided to drop all charges against a 28-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man in a Miramar Walgreens…
According to the arrest report, a cashier told responding officers that 27-year-old Anthony Souvenir was the aggressor and both men made it clear they were carrying a gun…
Taylor said he fired two shots while Souvenir shot one before falling to the ground.
He faced manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting.
However, on Friday, after reviewing all of the evidence, the Broward State Attorney’s Office decided not to move forward with the case and called the incident a “justifiable homicide.”…
Taylor’s attorneys said he had a license to carry his gun, but Souvenir did not as his criminal history did not let him…
Jessica Holly, Joe Roetz, Kevin Boulandier, “Broward State Attorney’s Office drops charges against man accused of fatally shooting man inside Walgreens in Miramar,” WSVN, April 14, 2025.
Texarkana, Arkansas, February 4, 2025 (The New York Times)
A 15-year-old boy who brandished a gun and rifle at an airport in Texarkana, Ark., on Tuesday morning and demanded a plane was arrested after a pilot retrieved a firearm from his truck and ordered him to the ground, according to local police…
The confrontation began just after 7:30 a.m. when the 15-year-old walked into a private facility at the airport run by Signature Aviation that functions as a terminal for jets and other private aircraft.
The boy, whose name was not released, placed a gun on the front counter at the terminal, demanded a plane and cocked his rifle, according to Paul Mehrlich, the airport’s director.
A staff member told the boy that she would help, then went into a back office and called 9-1-1, Mr. Merlich said. Frustrated, the 15-year-old then forcefully pushed open a door leading out to the airfield, Mr. Mehrlich said. That’s when the pilot confronted him.
Mr. Mehrlich applauded the terminal’s staff and the pilot for acting calmly to stop the suspect.
“They remained calm despite being openly threatened, and then the pilot, who stepped up, put himself in harm’s way,” Mr. Mehrlich said in an interview. “That was very heroic. We had no injuries, no deaths. We consider this an example of where everything kind of goes right.”…
Simon J. Levien, “Armed 15-Year-Old Who Demanded Plane at Arkansas Airport Is Arrested,” The New York Times, February 4, 2025.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 4, 2025 (6abc Action News)
It happened around 6:13 p.m. on the 5900 block of Windsor Street…
According to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small, the man got a call from a neighbor stating that four juveniles appeared to be breaking into his Honda.
When the man confronted the juveniles, police say one of them pulled out a gun.
“We’re not certain right now if that one juvenile who pulled the gun fired any shots. We don’t know at this time. That’s when the owner of the vehicle pulled his weapon and fired, we believe seven shots, striking the two 13-year-olds,” Small said.
The other two juveniles fled on foot but were later picked up by police nearby and positively identified by the vehicle owner as being involved,” said Small…
As for the vehicle owner, police say he is cooperating and is licensed to carry…
6abc Digital Staff and Leland Pinder, “Two 13-year-olds shot while trying to steal car in Southwest Philadelphia: Police,” 6abc Action News, February 5, 2025.
San Antonio, Texas, February 5, 2025 (KSAT)
The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 2000 block of Basse Road.
San Antonio police said a man entered the barbershop while it was open and started demanding wallets and purses while flashing a gun.
One of the business owners, described as a 26-year-old man, did not comply quickly enough with the orders and was pistol-whipped by the other man, according to SAPD.
The suspect then focused his attention on the other business owner, a 51-year-old woman, and pulled out zip ties. At the same time, the male business owner pulled out a gun and shot the suspect multiple times in the chest, SAPD told KSAT…
Police said the male business owner had the right to use lethal force and is not expected to face any charges.
Spencer Heath, Avery Everett, and Alexis Montalbo, “Barbershop owner shoots, kills armed robber in self-defense, authorities say,” KSAT, February 6, 2025.
Lincolnton, North Carolina, February 6, 2025 (WCCB Charlotte)
An attempted robbery was stopped thanks to an employee who fought back. Lincolnton Police say two men went into Dave’s vape shop to rob it Thursday afternoon, while a third waited outside in a getaway car. At least one had a gun.
Police say they assaulted an employee in the store, stole merchandise and cash. But as they ran from the store, the employee fired a gun at them, hitting one of the robbers. The two robbers later showed up at a local urgent care to get medical help, where they were arrested…
Morgan Fogarty, “Lincolnton Police: Shop employee shoots at robbers,” WCCB Charlotte, February 6, 2025.
Springdale, Ohio, February 9, 2025 (Local 12)
According to court papers, McCullum and a female driver may have cut each other off on I-275.
At the red light at the exit to SR 747, McCullum is accused of getting out of his tow truck and spraying the female driver with pepper spray while she was in her car.
She fired one shot, hitting McCullum. He drove to where he works, where 911 was called. He was taken to the hospital.
The female driver was found that evening and brought to the Springdale police department. It doesn’t appear she’s facing any charges…
WKRC Staff, “Tow truck driver shot during apparent road rage incident charged with assault,” Local 12, March 4, 2025.
Pensacola, Florida, February 10, 2025 (WEAR News)
It happened around 11:30 a.m. at the hotel on Main Street…
In an update Tuesday, Pensacola Police say James immediately began punching the female employee when he approached her in the laundry room. That’s when she shot him in the leg out of self-defense.
Police add James previously stalked the woman using social media and had gone to her place of employment before.
“She drew a handgun that she had legally and shot him once in the leg,” Pensacola Police Officer Mike Wood said. “She did nothing wrong. She was protecting herself like she should’ve done.”
Sarah Gail, “UPDATE: Man charged after female employee shoots him in Pensacola Holiday Inn altercation,” WEAR News, February 10, 2025.
Cypress, Texas, February 11, 2025 (USA Carry)
The incident occurred around 8:30 PM on February 11, 2025, at an Exxon gas station located at 25950 Northwest Freeway. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the armed citizen had just arrived and exited his vehicle when he was immediately confronted by a man in an aggressive manner. Surveillance footage reviewed by detectives showed the suspect forcing the armed citizen to retreat across the parking lot before taking his wallet.
Rather than escalating the situation prematurely, the armed citizen complied with the demands, maintaining restraint and assessing the threat. However, when the suspect continued to advance toward him even after the robbery, the defender retrieved his firearm from his waistband and pointed it at the suspect. Despite the warning, the suspect closed the distance once more, prompting the defender to fire, striking the attacker…
Luke McCoy, “Texas Concealed Carrier Complies Until He Sees Opportunity to Defend Himself Against Armed Robber,” USA Carry, February 14, 2025.
Urich, Missouri, February 13, 2025 (KCTV 5)
Self-defense is believed to play a role in the fatal shooting of a man assaulting multiple individuals with a dagger near a rural Missouri amphitheater.
The Benton County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office says that around 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, emergency crews were called to the 3100 block of Highway MM, near the Grand Stage Amphitheater, with reports of a disturbance that involved a knife and firearms…
The Sheriff’s Office said video footage reviewed on Friday revealed Lomax had been armed with an edged dagger as he assaulted multiple individuals. He confronted a vehicle that attempted to leave and tried to assault the driver as he stabbed the vehicle multiple times.
As the altercation continued, law enforcement officials said a woman emerged from Lomax’s home and screamed for help as she ran to a neighbor’s house. The neighbors came out as the altercation escalated and Lomax was shot.
The investigation revealed two individuals fired shots during the incident, however, only one is believed to have fired the fatal shot. Four individuals were detained for questioning.
After interviews, law enforcement officials said three individuals were released while a fourth was held on an outstanding warrant not connected to the case. Based on preliminary findings, the shooting will be evaluated under the state’s self-defense statute…
Sarah Motter, “Fatal shooting in rural Missouri believed to be self-defense,” KCTV 5, February 14, 2025.
Wilmington, North Carolina, February 13, 2025 (WECT)
A shooting off Kerr Avenue near Martin Luther King Jr Parkway that occurred two weeks ago has been ruled as self-defense by the Wilmington Police Department (WPD).
WPD officers have determined that 36-year-old James Timothy Scott was the initial aggressor between him and an unidentified woman.
“The woman who shot him was in fear for her life after he pulled out a knife, came towards her, and threatened to kill her,” WPD wrote in a press release. “Officers located a firearm, knife, shell casing, and cell phone at the scene.”
No charges have been filed at this time…
Ava Brendgord and WECT Staff, “Shooting in woods off Kerr Ave. in Wilmington determined as self-defense,” WECT, February 25, 2025.
Fort Worth, Texas, February 13, 2025 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Officers were called to Artisan Vapor & CBD, at 4821 Bryant Irvin Road, shortly after 10 a.m., a police spokesperson said.
The store clerk initially tried to interact with the men like they were customers and had pepper spray in his pocket, the store’s manager told the Star-Telegram.
One of the men then pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the clerk’s head while the other began putting vapes into a pillowcase, the store manager said.
At that point, the employee pulled out his own gun and shot at the men, wounding one of them, the store manager said…
No arrests or charges have been announced in the case…
Shambhavi Rimal, “Vape shop clerk shoots man who tried to rob store, Fort Worth police say,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 14, 2025.
Houston, Texas, February 13, 2025 (USA Carry)
A road rage incident on the morning of February 13 escalated into an assault, prompting a female driver to defend herself with a firearm. The confrontation occurred around 8:45 a.m. near Aldine Westfield Road and Old Cypresswood Drive, according to the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Authorities say the male suspect exited his vehicle and approached the woman, who was still inside her car. He then allegedly began assaulting her through the driver’s side window. During the attack, the woman retrieved her handgun and fired a single shot, causing the assailant to release her and quickly retreat…
Luke McCoy, “Armed Woman Stops Road Rage Attacker in Houston | Caught on Camera,” USA Carry, February 17, 2025.
Harris County, Texas, February 15, 2025 (ABC 13)
Video shows the moment a northeast Harris County man opened fire on a crowd of people after a child’s birthday party…
Surveillance video shows a man deputies identify as Murray’s neighbor, James Thompson, walking out of the house next door. He begins shouting something about a dog, and several of Murray’s guests start shouting obscenities at him.
“Things just kind of unraveled really quickly. Someone threw, like, a water bottle, and he just started shooting at everybody,” said Murray…
Deputies say several people in the crowd returned fire, hitting Thompson multiple times…
Luke Jones, “Neighbor opens fire on crowd after child’s birthday party, video shows,” ABC 13, February 19, 2025.
Crozet, Virginia, February 17, 2025 (CBS 19 News)
Reeves confirmed this morning an off-duty federal agent confronted and killed Justin Barbour of Crozet after Barbour opened fire with an AR-15 in the parking of the Harris Teeter at the intersection of Rockfish Gap Turnpike and Radford Lane…
At approximately 1:35 p.m., Barbour opened fire striking and killing 43-year-old Peter Martin of Crozet, then he approached 68-year-old Diane Spangler of Afton in her car and shot her. She was transported to UVA, where she later died.
Police say within seconds of Barbour beginning to shoot, an off-duty federal agent stepped in.
“Just 20 seconds of shooting had elapsed before an off-duty federal agent who heard the gunfire and was exiting Harris Teeter engaged the shooter with their personal weapon. The shooter was pronounced dead at the scene. The federal agent was uninjured in the shooting,” Captain Darrell Byers said…
“This heroic individual selflessly placed himself in harm’s way to stop the gunman to prevent further loss of life,” Reeves said…
Sarah Allen, “Police breakdown the timeline of a deadly shooting in Harris Teeter parking lot,” CBS 19 News, February 18, 2025.
Houston, Texas, February 18, 2025 (abc13 Eyewitness News)
Police were called to the 8400 block of Winkler Road to a Family Dollar just after noon.
A sergeant on the scene said one of the store’s employees confronted a suspected shoplifter as he was exiting the store.
The two got into a physical fight, and officers said the employee was struck several times in the face.
Police confirmed the alleged shoplifter had a chainsaw on him at the time of the confrontation but did not use it.
As the employee started to fall back, police said the employee pulled out a gun and shot the alleged shoplifter in the torso…
The store employee remained on the scene and was questioned at the store. He was not taken into custody…
Mycah Hatfield, “Houston Family Dollar employee shoots alleged chainsaw-wielding shoplifter after fight, police say,” abc13 Eyewitness News, February 18, 2025.
Chicago, Illinois, February 18, 2025 (FOX 32 Chicago)
The incident occurred around 2:31 p.m. in the 5700 block of West Congress Parkway.
According to police, a 68-year-old woman was walking when she was approached by an unknown offender. The offender pulled out a gun and demanded the woman’s property.
During the attempted robbery, a 38-year-old man tried to intervene and began fighting with the offender.
During the fight, the offender was shot in his left leg.
The two victims were not wounded, police said…
Jenna Carroll, “Suspect shot after trying to rob 68-year-old woman at gunpoint on West Side: police,” FOX 32 Chicago, February 18, 2025.
Clinton Township, Michigan, February 20, 2025 (Macomb Daily)
The incident took place about 12:45 p.m. at the Golden Donuts on the 34000 block of Harper Avenue at Quinn Road, between 14 Mile and 15 Mile roads.
According to a preliminary investigation, a male suspect in his mid-30s entered the store and pulled out what police said appeared to be a firearm while demanding cash from the register.
“During the incident, an employee produced a firearm and discharged a shot, which is believed to have struck the suspect,” police Detective Brandon Blake said in a news release…
No injuries were reported among the donut store staff…
Mitch Hotts, “Police: Donut shop employee fatally shoots intruder during robbery attempt,” Macomb Daily, February 20, 2025.
Concord, California, February 21, 2025 (KRON4)
Lucas Ray Smith, 41, attempted to rob S&S Fast & Easy Mart at gunpoint before a second employee heard the scuffle and fatally shot him, the Concord Police Department said…
A CPD investigation revealed that Smith entered the store and pointed a shotgun at an employee, demanding the business’ safe. He forced the employee to the back of the store at gunpoint, and the employee grabbed the shotgun to disarm him.
While the two tussled, a different employee shot and killed Smith, police said. The employee’s handgun was legally possessed, according to CPD…
Phil Mayer, “Concord armed robber killed by store employee identified,” KRON4, February 25, 2025.
Jackson, Mississippi, February 21, 2025 (WJTV)
Capitol police said a man was shot while trying to rob a Jackson business.
Officers responded to the incident at a location on Highway 80 just after 1:15 p.m. on Friday, February 21.
Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said officers discovered that Jonathan Gibson, 27, fled the scene after he was shot in the abdomen by another person inside the business…
According to Martin, two firearms were recovered at the scene. Gibson will be charged with robbery and aggravated assault.
Kaitlin Howell, “Man shot while trying to rob Jackson business: police,” WJTV, February 22, 2025.
Glenwood, Illinois, February 23, 2025 (WGN-TV)
Glenwood police announced Friday that the Sunday, Feb. 23 deadly shooting at Chug-A-Lug Pub & Grill, in the 18400 block S. Halsted St, was the result of self-defense. Following what authorities called a “thorough investigation,” Glenwood police officials say a parking dispute sparked the armed confrontation…
The concealed carry license holder’s gun was legally owned, police added…
Alonzo Small, “No charges in deadly shooting outside bar and grill in Glenwood; ruled self defense,” WGN-TV, February 28, 2025.
Kennewick, Washington, February 25, 2025 (Tri-City Herald)
The barista reported seeing a vehicle circling the coffee shop before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Then the 17-year-old suspect, whose name was not released, approached the drive-thru window, and showed he had a gun.
He then crawled through the window, as the barista backed away. He grabbed money from the register.
Then he started approaching the woman. That’s when she grabbed her legally-owned gun and pointed it at the teen, telling him to leave, Merkl said. The teen responded by pointing his gun at the woman.
She fired a shot, and he fell to the floor. She then escaped out the door, and he ran to a waiting car and fled. The car had been stolen from Richland earlier in the day…
He was arrested and is being held on suspicion of first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, first-degree burglary and illegally possessing a gun.
Cameron Probert, “Teen arrested for Kennewick coffee shop robbery. Police say he wasn’t the only one armed,” Tri-City Herald, February 25, 2025.
Houston, Texas, February 25, 2025 (KHOU)
The incident happened just before 5 a.m. on Beechnut, west of Beltway 8 West, in the Alief area.
According to Houston Police Department Det. Juan Diaz, the car owner was on his way to McDonald’s when he saw the suspect sitting in his front seat, apparently rummaging through the vehicle.
“The male responded somewhere along the lines of, if you are going to do it, just do it, and made a lunging motion,” Diaz said. “The vehicle owner at the time feared he was reaching for a weapon, discharged his firearm and struck the male in the car.”…
Ugochi Iloka and Jaime E. Galvan, “Houston police issue warning after deadly shooting | Here’s why,” KHOU, February 25, 2025.
Louisville, Kentucky, February 26, 2025 (WAVE 3)
Louisville Metro police were called to the area of Carlisle Ave. and Taylor Blvd. in the Wyandotte neighborhood around 9:30 a.m., Feb. 26. Officers found a woman with a gunshot wound to the leg. She was taken to UofL Hospital for treatment and is expected to survive her wounds.
Court documents show Graham Bain, 41, of Louisville, has been arrested and charged with four counts of wanton endangerment.
Police say Bain pulled onto Taylor Blvd. near Beecher Street and in front of a van carrying a man and three kids. That van was equipped with front and rear cameras which showed everything that happened next.
Investigators say Bain’s vehicle first break-checked the van causing the driver to go around. After that Bain allegedly began chasing after the van, continually trying to cut the van off. While on Taylor Blvd., Bain’s vehicle rammed into the van during this chase which ended on Carlisle Avenue when the van’s tires were flattened, disabling it.
The video shows Bain then allegedly rammed the disabled van with the man and three kids inside nearly flipping it over. The van’s driver had a gun and shot Bain once in the stomach.
With the help of the van’s dashcam video, police were able to charge Bain…
Ward Jolles, “Person shot in road rage incident facing charges,” WAVE 3, February 27, 2025.
Brentwood, Tennessee, February 26, 2025 (WSMV 4)
WSMV4 has learned that the suspect, 26-year-old Julian Porter, allegedly stabbed his mother repeatedly before a neighbor intervened.
Witnesses say he was warned multiple times to drop the weapon by the neighbor, after refusing, that’s when shots were fired…
No charges have been brought against the neighbor for the deadly shooting.
Jordan James, “Adult son shot and killed by neighbor while stabbing mother in Brentwood,” WSMV 4, February 28, 2025.
Excellent reporting as usual. Thank you sir.
Thank you very much, Wallace.