Atlanta, Georgia, September 4, 2025 (FOX 5 Atlanta)
The incident was reported on Parkland Drive, near the intersection of Lindbergh and Piedmont, just as commuters were making their way through the area. Multiple Atlanta police officers responded to the scene.
According to police, the shooting happened during a dispute and the person who was shot will likely face charges. The gunshot victim was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital and was alert and breathing when transported. Police say it appears to be a case of self-defense…
Joyce Lupiani, “Shooting near Lindbergh, Piedmont appears to be self-defense, police say,” FOX 5 Atlanta, September 4, 2025.
Decatur, Illinois, September 2, 2025 (Herald & Review)
Police say a gunman whose criminal record bars him from legally owning weapons got the worst of it when he opened fire at a victim with a concealed carry license whom promptly shot back, seriously wounding his assailant.
Defendant Telly C. Young was described as suffering a bullet wound to the right pectoral muscle region of his chest and right bicep in the Sept. 2 shooting incident in the 200 block of West Packard Street…
The affidavit said the violence started when Young walked into a building used for storage in the early hours of the morning. The affidavit said the 67-year-old victim owns the building and, despite the early hour, was inside working on a lawnmower…
“(The victim) said Telly fired approximately three to four shots in his direction. (The victim) said he then drew his own firearm and fired back at Telly approximately three to four times, striking Telly.”…
The victim had surrendered his own .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol and was described as showing officers “step by step” how the gun battle had taken place. He was not listed in the affidavit as facing any charges and court records list no charges filed against him…
Tony Reid, “Gunman gets the worst of it when victim fires back, cops say,” Herald & Review, September 15, 2025.
Eugene, Oregon, September 5, 2025 (Lookout Eugene-Springfield)
The man who shot and killed a 21-year-old Springfield man in the parking lot of a Walmart in Eugene did so in self-defense, Lane County District Attorney Christopher Parosa said in a statement Thursday, Nov. 20.
Jaime Javier Lagarda-Govea died Sept. 5 after being shot in the parking lot in the 4500 block of West 11th Avenue. Police said the shooter remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators…
Lais and his son were inside Walmart when they were “accosted by a group of three young men, including Mr. Lagarda-Govea,” according to the statement.
The district attorney’s statement says that when Lais realized he and his stepson were being pursued outside the store, he told his stepson to run ahead to their vehicle, a truck.
As Lagarda-Govea ran by, Lais pushed him to the ground and began to run to the driver’s side of the truck.
“Mr. Lagarda-Govea got up and continued to pursue Mr. Lais, and Mr. Lais saw Mr. Lagarda-Govea drawing a firearm, which police later determined to be loaded, from Mr. Lagarda-Govea’s waistband. Mr. Lais opened his driver’s door, giving him access to his own firearm, which he retrieved and used to shoot the fast-approaching Lagarda-Govea,” according to the district attorney’s statement.
Lais’ stepson told investigators, “Lais would ultimately shoot Mr. Lagarda-Govea when as close as an arm’s length apart” from Lais, according to the district attorney’s findings…
Jaime Adame, “District attorney rules fatal shooting at Walmart was self-defense,” Lookout Eugene-Springfield, November 20, 2025.
Bryson City, North Carolina, September 6, 2025 (WLOS ABC 13 News)
In an Oct. 1 social media post, the Swain County Sheriff’s Office said Benjamin Michael Campbell, of Atlanta, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury, discharging a firearm within an enclosure to incite fear, and willful and wanton injury to personal property on Sept. 30, 2025, after the incident that occurred weeks earlier.
As previously reported, deputies were dispatched to the Paddle Inn Rafting Company on Sept. 6 for reports of shots fired, but a suspect vehicle was no longer at the scene. Days later, investigators became aware of a video of the confrontation that was published on YouTube.
Mark Thomas, the owner of the Paddle Inn Rafting Company, told News 13 he was watching his CCTV cameras when he saw the driver of a Jeep slam on the brakes, exit the vehicle, walk across the road and tear down a Donald Trump banner.
Thomas said he took his rifle to his porch and fired two shots into the air. In response, Thomas said, the man in the Jeep fired back several rounds from the road…
Kelly Doty, “Man arrested after Trump banner vandalism, shots fired incident in North Carolina,” WLOS ABC 13 News, October 2, 2025.
Dania Beach, Florida, September 6, 2025 (WSVN 7 News)
The Broward Sheriff’s Office has identified the two suspects involved in Saturday night’s armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Dania Beach and released the man who was detained for questioning after he shot the suspects.
According to authorities, an armed man turned the tables on two robbery suspects after they committed two separate armed robberies, one in the gas station and another in its parking lot…
BSO says it all began when 40-year-old Melvin Presley and 19-year-old Justin Kessel robbed a man in the parking lot. Then they continued their robbery spree by stealing from the gas station clerk.
Before the suspects headed out of the gas station, the man who was robbed in the parking lot went to his car and got a gun.
When the suspects walked out of the gas station with a cash register in their hands, the man was waiting for them and pulled a gun on them.
According to BSO, the victim fired multiple shots at the men, injuring Kessel. Initially, the armed victim intended to hold the suspects at gunpoint until deputies arrived. But the suspects had other plans.
Detectives said Presley tried to run the victim over with his 2025 Honda CR-V. In fear for his life, the victim jumped out of the moving car’s way and fired additional shots at the car. Presley drove off…
Deputies initially detained the victim for questioning, but have since released him. Witnesses appeared to back the victim’s story up…
Brandon Beyer and Kevin Boulandier, “Good Samaritan released after being detained for shooting 2 robbery subjects, killing 1 outside Dania Beach 7-Eleven,” WSVN 7 News, September 8, 2025.
Chicago, Illinois, September 7, 2025 (CWB Chicago)
A south suburban teenager who raps under the name “4 Block Lil Mari” has been jailed after prosecutors accused him of shooting a woman during a botched South Shore carjacking that ended with the victim, a concealed carry holder, shooting him as well…
Instead, prosecutors say, the victim, a 34-year-old woman, and a 31-year-old female companion were sitting in the victim’s parked car when “multiple individuals” approached and struck up a “brief conversation.”
Prosecutors said Bonslater tried to yank open the passenger door while pointing a gun at the women. The victim, a licensed concealed carry holder, reached for her own firearm, prompting Bonslater to shoot her in the leg before she returned fire, hitting him multiple times, according to prosecutors. She then sped away from the scene…
Tim Hecke, “Rapper 4 Block Lil Mari got shot by concealed carry holder during botched carjacking, officials say,” CWB Chicago, November 24, 2025.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, September 7, 2025 (WXII 12)
On Sunday, officers said they responded to a reported shooting in the 4900 block of Doris Street. When they arrived, they found a teenager who had been shot…
The initial investigation revealed the incident stemmed from a dispute with a rideshare driver. Officials said the juvenile reportedly became upset when a ride was canceled and approached the driver while armed.
The driver fired a weapon during the encounter, hitting the juvenile.
Officials said after consulting with the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office, it was determined that the incident was an act of self-defense. No charges will be filed…
JD Franklin III, “Teen critically injured in shooting involving rideshare driver on Doris Street, Winston-Salem officers say,” WXII 12, September 8, 2025.
Charlotte, North Carolina, September 7, 2025 (WSOCTV.com)
On Oct. 7, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said no charges will be filed in connection with the death of Rogerick Currie.
The department said investigators classified the case as a justified homicide, and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office agreed with that decision…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Currie was found shot at about 1:15 a.m. in the 4000 block of Queen City Drive. MEDIC took him to a hospital where he died, police said.
He was shot by a known suspect, according to a police report…
WSOCTV.com News Staff, “35-year-old victim identified in west Charlotte homicide investigation,” WSOCTV.com, October 7, 2025.
Mesa, Arizona, September 9, 2025 (FOX 10 Phoenix)
Early Tuesday morning, Mesa police responded to a shooting at 6056 East Baseline Road following a confrontation at the business regarding a man being on the property.
When the business owner reportedly confronted the man, police said he was attacked and beaten by the man.
The owner then shot the suspect, leaving him with non-life-threatening injuries…
Sara Filips, “Mesa business owner shot man who was assaulting him, police say,” FOX 10 Phoenix, September 9, 2025.
Oakland, California, September 9, 2025 (East Bay Times)
The confrontation happened around 11:27 p.m. Tuesday on the street in the 5300 block of San Pablo Avenue.
According to initial police reports, a 62-year-old man and a 30-year-old man who know each other confronted a 40-year-old man they apparently did not know.
What the dispute was about has not been released.
The argument escalated, and the 40-year-old man allegedly stabbed the two other men, authorities said. The younger man then allegedly shot him at least twice, authorities said…
Harry Harris, “One shot, two stabbed in violent Oakland confrontation,” East Bay Times, September 10, 2025.
Oakland, California, September 10, 2025 (KRON 4)
The shooting happened around 7:45 p.m. at Eddy Oakland Cash 4 Gold on the 7000 block of International Boulevard.
OPD said two employees pressed a silent alarm after five armed suspects rushed in. Moments later, multiple calls came in reporting shots fired…
“According to the preliminary investigation, multiple individuals armed with weapons entered a business in the 7100 block,” said police in a news release. “An exchange of gunfire took place between these individuals and the workers inside the establishment.”
One suspect died at the scene, and another later died at a hospital, confirmed police…
Tor Smith and Sara Stinson, “2 dead, 4 injured after pawn shop shooting in Oakland,” KRON 4, September 10, 2025.
Milpitas, California, September 10, 2025 (ABC7 News)
Surveillance video captures a group of masked suspects smashing into the front of Fine Jewelry in Milpitas.
Police say this all happened around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Within seconds, the suspects flee after the owner fires a shot…
Police say the shop owner’s gun was legally owned…
ABC7 News Staff, “VIDEO: Suspects smash front of Milpitas jewelry store before being scared off by owner,” ABC7 News, September 11, 2025.
Conway, South Carolina, September 11, 2025 (WMBF News)
Officers responded on Sept. 11, 2025, to Gerald’s Convenience Store at 6475 N. Highway 701 near Conway for a shooting…
Police said that the video shows Tyler, along with Scott Gerald, and two other unidentified males, shooting at a Chevy truck driving away from the store.
Hunt’s warrant states that Tyler was actually shot by return fire, and Hunt was there when it happened…
WMBF News Staff, “Man accused of lying about shooting outside Horry County convenience store,” WMBF News, December 5, 2025.
Columbus, Georgia, September 11, 2025 (WTVM)
A suspect is behind bars after a shooting at Zelmo’s Zip In/ Liberty gas station in Uptown Columbus last week…
Officials say Adams allegedly approached the victim and another person inside a car at the gas station on Veterans Parkway near 13th Street. He is accused of shooting the victim in the chest, resulting in the victim returning fire, hitting Adams in the chest…
Kelis McGhee, “1 arrested in Uptown Columbus shooting investigation,” WTVM, September 18, 2025.
Columbus, Ohio, September 11, 2025 (WSYX)
The shooting happened at 3 p.m. on the 400 block of West Broad Street.
According to police, the suspect was trying to sell a watch to the victim when they attempted to steal the watch.
Police say the suspect shot the victim in the torso during the altercation…
WSYX Staff, “Person shot while trying to steal watch in Columbus,” WSYX, September 12, 2025.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, September 13, 2025 (Local 3 News)
A woman, her two children, and her father-in-law were getting into their car on Chestnut Street when Aaron Fontaine, 27, approached them and jumped into the driver’s seat, according to an affidavit obtained by Local 3 News…
She pressed the alarm button and flagged down some people nearby for help.
A good samaritan arrived on scene, produced a firearm and put Fontaine at gunpoint as he got out of the car. He gave the suspect verbal commands to get on the ground, while another party grabbed zip ties to restrain him until officers arrived on scene…
Addison Howard, “Good samaritans thwart carjacking, kidnapping attempt on Chestnut St.,” Local 3 News, September 16, 2025.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, September 13, 2025 (WGNS News)
Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit arrested Chambers and charged him with opening fire into a crowd of people who were attending a reunion at a pavilion in the Old Fort Park…
According to the preliminary investigation, the reunion event was ending when Chambers arrived at the Park Pavilion dressed in black and wearing a ski mask. He began firing multiple rounds in the direction of four adults and two small children. Two people were struck by gunfire. One of the victims fired back in self-defense…
WGNS News Staff, “UPDATE: Tavarious Chambers–jailed with $1-million bond,” WGNS News, September 15, 2025.
Boise, Idaho, September 15, 2025 (KTVB 7)
Officials received calls about a road rage incident near Sand Hollow Road around 9:10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15.
According to police, two vehicles were heading west on Interstate 84, with both vehicles exiting the highway at Black Canyon Road. They then drove south on Sand Hollow Road. Police described the vehicles as a white Nissan Frontier and a white Kia Optima.
Police state that both vehicles came to a stop after the driver of the Kia had parked, blocking the road. The Kia driver was later identified as 32-year-old Charles Vincent Avery of Salem, Oregon. He confronted the driver of the Nissan. Vincent damaged the Nissan’s mirror and attempted to break the driver’s side window, eventually opening the driver’s side door.
The Nissan driver, identified as a 71-year-old man from Boise, said he feared for his life and shot Avery.
The Payette County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing the details of the incident, according to a news release from the Payette County Sheriff’s Office. There have been no charges filed in this case, as of Tuesday, Sept. 16…
Zoe Tuttle, “32-year-old man identified in Payette County fatal road rage shooting,” KTVB 7, September 16, 2025.
Ridgeland, South Carolina, September 18, 2025 (WSAV.com)
A Ridgeland barbershop turned chaotic this morning when two masked men tried to rob the business…
Employees said there were two masked men that came through the back door, which is meant for employees.
One was equipped with the large blade and threatening the barbers and their clients for money…
“He promptly pulled out his legal firearm and used his right to defend himself,” said Josowitz, who is a client specific to the barber who shot the gun.
Ridgeland Police Department confirmed the barber is a legal firearm owner…
Danielle Cobb, “Barbershop in Ridgeland turns chaotic during machete robbery,” WSAV.com, September 18, 2025.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 18, 2025 (KYW)
The man was walking home on Front Street, near Chew Avenue, around 11:30 p.m., when an armed man approached him and announced a robbery, authorities said. The gunman went through his pockets and pulled out his wallet.
“At that point, the victim pulled his handgun and … fired multiple shots in the direction of the perpetrator,” said Chief Inspector Scott Small. “That caused the perpetrator to drop the wallet that he had just taken from the victim, and the perpetrator then fled on foot while being shot at.”…
Police said the victim has a license to carry a gun…
KYW Staff, “Man shoots at armed would-be robber in Olney, police say,” KYW, September 19, 2025.
Chicago, Illinois, September 19, 2025 (CWB Chicago)
Cruz Ortega, 33, is, however, charged with aggravated possession of a weapon and unlawful use of a weapon in a prohibited place in connection with the September 19 shooting inside Mario and Sandra’s Bar & Grill, 3620 South California Avenue, which prosecutors described as a members-only club.
Prosecutors said Ortega and a 33-year-old man were seated near each other at the bar around 10:39 p.m. when the soon-to-be victim stood up from his stool and began showing off the tattoos on his arm and chest, along with a ring he was wearing. The victim then put his finger in Ortega’s face, prosecutors explained. Ortega punched the man, the man punched back, and the two began fighting as other patrons moved in to separate them, according to a detention filing.
During the struggle, Ortega pulled a handgun from his pocket and shot the man he had been fighting three times in the chest, prosecutors said. The wounded man tried to grab Ortega’s arm, but Ortega maintained control of the gun at that point…
The original victim eventually gained control of Ortega’s gun, causing the magazine to fall to the ground. Another patron began punching Ortega in the face while the bartender picked up the magazine, and a different patron took the gun from the victim’s hands, court records state.
Prosecutors said the first victim then pulled out his own firearm and shot at Ortega as the struggle continued. Four men ultimately pulled the two apart, including one who pulled Ortega by the hair, and Ortega ran out of the bar. The original victim fired four more shots at the fleeing Ortega…
Tim Hecke, “Gunman shaved head after shooting 2 at Southwest Side bar in September, prosecutors say,” CWB Chicago, January 23, 2026.
Sugar Creek, Missouri, September 20, 2025 (KSHB 41 News)
Around 4:30 p.m., police in Sugar Creek responded to the area of Kentucky Road and Sterling Avenue on a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle where a man was applying pressure to the upper thigh area of his wife, who had been shot while driving a Chevrolet SUV west on Kentucky Road.
As officers helped the woman, the woman’s husband pointed out the suspect, who was located in a vehicle a short distance away.
As officers approached the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect, later identified as Jermaine Hall, fled from police, crashing through the gates at the Buckeye Fuel Depot.
Hall eventually stopped next to a semi-truck and attempted to enter the cab through the passenger side door. The driver of the semi-truck told police he grabbed his handgun and fired two “warning” shots in Hall’s direction. Hall was not struck…
On Sunday, Hall was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by shooting at a motor vehicle, armed criminal action, and aggravated fleeing a stop or detention. Hall remains in custody on a $200,000 cash-only bond.
KSHB 41 News Staff, “Pregnant woman struck by gunfire while driving Saturday in Sugar Creek,” KSHB 41 News, September 22, 2025.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, September 21, 2025 (FOX23.com)
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the QuikTrip near West Reconciliation Way and North Gilcrease Museum Road around 11:20 p.m…
Police said through the investigation, detectives learned Mattingly and another man were involved in an altercation that started inside the store and continued in the parking lot.
Video from the store showed the man assaulting Mattingly, while Mattingly made threats back.
Police said a few minutes later, Mattingly and a friend, who were both on motorcycles, pulled up beside the man’s car at a gas pump.
Mattingly kicked the man’s door, then started to leave. While inside his car, the man shot Mattingly.
Police said the shooting suspect was questioned and released…
FOX23.com News Staff, “Man dead after northwest Tulsa shooting,” FOX23.com, September 22, 2025.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, September 21, 2025 (WBRZ)
According to BRPD, 23-year-old Marquis Gross was arrested Monday after the Sept. 21 shooting at the Boardwalk Drive motel.
Gross was allegedly sitting at a closed business when multiple people in the parking lot near Red Roof left to go to a nearby Circle K for more beer, police wrote in an affidavit. Gross, after thinking the men were all gone, tried to break into the group’s unlocked work truck, not knowing a man was sitting on the truck’s tailgate.
The man then saw Gross digging around inside the truck and confronted him. Gross told the man he was trying to grab a beer from the truck.
Police said that, once the other men returned and began to argue with Gross, he pulled a gun on them and fired multiple shots, to which they returned fire. Two of the men were taken to the hospital, WBRZ reported at the time…
Domenic Purdy, “BRPD arrests man accused of injuring two people in Red Roof Inn shooting in September,” WBRZ, October 28, 2025.
Miami, Florida, September 22, 2025 (Local10.com)
The shooting happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. near the 10000 block of Northwest 17th Avenue…
Detectives said the woman had been visiting Nunez’s residence when another individual arrived to pick her up.
As the two got into a vehicle, deputies said they saw Nunez on his balcony holding a handgun.
Moments later, they said Nunez allegedly ran toward them and began firing. One of the individuals returned fire in self-defense before driving away. No injuries were reported…
Ryan Mackey, “Miami-Dade man accused of firing shots at pair in Pinewood,” Local10.com, September 23, 2025.
Pembroke Pines, Florida, September 23, 2025 (Local10.com)
Officers with the Pembroke Pines Police Department said they responded to the area of Northwest 78th Terrace and Third Street just before 11 a.m. after receiving reports of shots being fired…
According to police Johnson and the victim were previously in a relationship and have a child in common.
Police said Johnson went to the victim’s home Tuesday and a dispute erupted between several people over child custody.
“During the dispute, Johnson pulled out a gun and fired shots toward three people – a man, a woman, and the victim,” a news release from the police department stated.” The man and the woman were unharmed. The man, who was also carrying a gun, returned fire but bullets did not hit Johnson. The victim was struck during the exchange of gunfire.”
Johnson was arrested on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Ryan Mackey, Jackie Pascale, and Roy Ramos, “Pembroke Pines shooting leaves 1 hospitalized, suspect in custody,” Local10.com, September 23, 2025.
Shelby, North Carolina, September 26, 2025 (wsoctv.com)
A store owner in Shelby, North Carolina, shot a suspect in the foot during a robbery attempt at his store on Friday night…
The incident occurred three weeks after the store was initially robbed, during which $86,000 was taken. The family reported feeling threatened by the robbers.
The store owner had been waiting in the parking lot with a gun since the first robbery, prepared to defend his family and business…
Ken Lemon, “Store owner in Shelby shoots suspect in foot during robbery attempt,” wsoctv.com, September 29, 2025.
Memphis, Tennessee, September 26, 2025 (WREG)
Officers responded to an aggravated assault in the 300 block of West Mitchell Road on Sept. 26 around 2:30 in the afternoon.
Officers were told the victim was approached by a male suspect, who mumbled some words toward him, and then fired multiple shots, hitting the victim in the leg. The victim returned fire in self-defense.
The first suspect was observed in video recordings brandishing a firearm and firing shots at the victim. After the shooting, the suspect fled on foot and entered a white Subaru Outback, which was driven by the second suspect…
Karen Bray Davis, “Police release surveillance video in search for shooting suspect,” WREG, October 25, 2025.
Fort Myers, Florida, September 26, 2025 (Gulf Coast News)
A shooting that left a man dead on Duffy Street in Fort Myers Friday night has been ruled as a “stand your ground” case…
Police told Gulf Coast News that one person was in custody in connection with the shooting Friday. On Monday, they ruled the shooting to be a “stand your ground” situation.
FMPD responded to the shooting just before 10 p.m. on Friday. They said all parties involved were accounted for…
James Curtis and Blaine Montgomery, “Deadly shooting on Duffy St in Fort Myers Friday night determined to be “stand your ground” case,” Gulf Coast News, September 29, 2025.
Bristol, Pennsylvania, September 26, 2025 (LevittownNow.com)
According to an affidavit of probable cause, the incident began around 2:45 p.m. when two men arrived at the marina to fish where Neshaminy Creek meets the Delaware River. They parked their vehicle and walked a short distance down a dirt path into a wooded area to their fishing spot.
The two anglers were sitting down when they heard and then saw a man, who was later identified as Resnick, approach them from the path. The men told investigators Resnick was about 20 feet away, pointing a black rifle at them, said state police, who assist state park rangers with law enforcement investigations.
Resnick allegedly demanded their belongings, saying, “Give me your sh*t” and ordered them not to look at him or he would shoot them, state police said, adding a racial slur was hurled…
The weapon recovered later by police was identified as a pellet/BB air rifle, state police said.
Both men who were held at gunpoint stated they believed the weapon was a real firearm and feared for their lives, according to troopers…
One of the men, who possessed a valid license to carry a concealed weapon, retrieved his own firearm from a fishing wagon and approached Resnick, who was still pointing the long gun at him, state police said.
The man then fired multiple rounds from his semi-automatic handgun at Resnick state police said.
According to state police, the man fired shots as Resnick was in his vehicle and took control of his rifle and the items stolen.
After shots were fired, state police said Resnick backed out of the parking spot and left the scene…
Tom Sofield, “Robber Shot By Fisherman At State Park Marina, Troopers Say,” LevittownNow.com, October 27, 2025.
Nashville, Tennessee, September 28, 2025 (WSMV 4)
The Metro Nashville Police Department said a 19-year-old was injured Sunday in a shootout at the Madison Park basketball court. The victim was “critically wounded” and is hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center…
“The investigation shows that the victim was at the park to participate in pickup basketball games,” an MNPD press release said. “Abercrombie and two others arrived and wanted to play full-court [versus] half-court.”
The two got into an argument, and then Abercrombie pulled out a gun, police said.
He allegedly fired at the 19-year-old at least 18 times.
“The victim also had a gun and fired at least once,” police said…
Chasity Maynard, “Man arrested after shootout at Madison Park injured teen,” WSMV 4, October 1, 2025.
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