Atlanta, Georgia, October 1, 2025 (11 Alive)
Atlanta police said one person who was threatening another person with a knife was shot. That person’s injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
The altercation happened around 4:20 a.m. at the Pilot gas station in the 2600 block of Bouldercrest Road…
The person with the knife is facing a charge of aggravated assault upon release from the hospital.
John Dodge, “Person shot in altercation at Atlanta gas station,” 11 Alive, October 1, 2025.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 2, 2025 (WRAL News)
According to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, the girl was playing with friends on Bison Lane…
When he got around the corner, Ellis saw the dog attacking the 8-year-old girl, whom he identified as Piper Dobyns.
“I saw the dog, sitting on top of a girl. The dog was sitting on her,” he said. “She was in the plank position with her hands covering her face, screaming, and the dog was biting her head.”
Ellis said he and his fiancée got the dog off the child…
Ellis and sheriff’s deputies said another neighbor shot and killed the dog…
Flynn Snyder and Kirstyn Clark, “Lillington dog owner, bite victim share conflicting story after attack,” WRAL News, October 5, 2025.
Clinton, South Carolina, October 3, 2025 (WYFF 4)
Around 9 p.m. on Oct. 3, deputies with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a robbery and shooting near Coleman Road and Kingsborough Circle in Clinton…
Through investigation, it was determined that Quinjevarious Ta’Marion Tribble of Clinton and Evans were attempting to rob an individual.
During the attempted robbery, the victim of the robbery acted in self-defense, resulting in both suspects being shot…
Officials said the victim of the robbery will not face any charges at this time…
Zach Rainey, “Laurens County woman killed, man charged in failed robbery attempt,” WYFF 4, November 4, 2025.
Vero Beach, Florida, October 3, 2025 (Treasure Coast Newspapers)
Deputies were called to Wabasso Foods in the 6300 block of 85th Street east of 66th Ave around 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3, according to Indian River County Sheriff’s Office officials.
A 62-year-old Wabasso area resident traveled to the store on a bicycle and while in the parking lot of the convenience store he “threatened a lady … (saying) he was going to kill her,” said Lt. Kevin Jaworski.
The woman fled and the man continued into the store demanding everyone inside the building to leave, Jaworski said.
“The employee pushed him outside,” he said. “She told him to drop the gun, at which point she fired off two rounds (into the air), basically a warning shot to get him to drop the gun.”…
Calvert Allen was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon and exhibition of a weapon in public.
The employee, Jaworski said, acted in self-defense, and was, “well (within) her rights to protect herself.”…
Corey Arwood, “Man with gun threatens customers inside, outside Wabasso convenience store,” Treasure Coast Newspapers, October 3, 2025.
San Antonio, Texas, October 4, 2025 (News 4 San Antonio)
The alleged robbery took place around 11 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Pal Vape Dispensary near the corner of Bandera Road and West Quill Drive on the Northwest Side.
Investigators reported that a masked suspect entered the store and displayed a firearm, demanding property from an employee. The employee then fired back, striking the suspect multiple times. The employee was not injured…
Christopher Hoffman, “Inmate died from injuries sustained during attempted robbery of smoke shop, police said,” News 4 San Antonio, October 13, 2025.
Mobile, Alabama, October 4, 2025 (FOX 10 News)
When police responded to an emergency call Saturday at the establishment on Navco Road, they found 56-year-old Roderic Williams dead in the parking lot. Blackwood said it appears Williams was the aggressor…
Blackwood said the investigation suggests that Williams was causing a disturbance and then pulled a weapon.
“There were two shooters, I believe,” he said. “One person, obviously, shot first. And fire was returned at that point.”…
As is standard, prosecutors will present the case to a grand jury. If police uncover new information, the grand jury has the discretion to indict. But Blackwood added that investigators have a pretty clear picture of what happened.
“Self-defense is not a crime,” he said. “We encourage self-defense.”
Brendan Kirby, “Man shot to death at Mobile club was the aggressor, district attorney says,” FOX 10 News, October 6, 2025.
Pell City, Alabama, October 4, 2025 (ABC 33/40)
A deadly shooting happened Saturday night in Pell City, leaving one person dead and another person injured. Police Chief Clay Morris confirmed the shooting took place around 11:30 p.m. in the 800 block of 16th Street. The shooting happened during an attempted robbery of a group playing cards under a carport.
According to the preliminary investigation by the Pell City Police Department, Kailan Sanders, armed with an AK-47, attempted to rob the group. Sanders shot one man and demanded their property. An armed citizen, acting in self-defense, exchanged gunfire with Sanders, ultimately striking him. Sanders was pronounced dead at the scene…
Josh LeBerte, “Deadly Pell City shooting leaves one dead in attempted robbery; investigation ongoing,” ABC 33/40, October 7, 2025.
Saint Louis, Missouri, October 4, 2025 (FOX 2 Now)
The shooting happened around 5 a.m. Saturday in the 3800 block of Tesson Court in St. Louis’ Boulevard Heights neighborhood.
According to a St. Louis police crime summary report, based on preliminary findings, a witness confronted two people who were reportedly breaking into cars. At some point, the suspects allegedly pulled a firearm, and the witness fired shots at the suspected car thieves…
Joey Schneider, “Man shot, killed while breaking into cars in south St. Louis,” FOX 2 Now, October 6, 2025.
Las Vegas, Nevada, October 6, 2025 (8NewsNow.com)
On Monday, Oct. 6 around 9 a.m., Metro police responded to reports of a shooting at Tee Pee Lane and Grand Teton Drive in the northwest valley. Police located Gonzalez inside a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, they said.
Police later determined the shooting involved road rage between Gonzalez and another driver, officers said. Police said Gonzalez followed the woman to her home about a mile and a half away, where the shooting then occurred.
In an interview with police, the woman said she “mistakenly cut off” Gonzalez while driving, and an argument ensued, documents said. Gonzalez then followed her home, showed a gun and said, “I will kill you.”
Out of the woman’s home, the other driver’s boyfriend, Javon Smith, fired at Gonzalez, police said. Police said the other driver called her boyfriend in the minutes before the shooting. After the shooting, Smith left the home but later returned to the shooting scene…
He did not face charges as of Tuesday connected to Monday’s shooting…
David Charns, “Las Vegas police: Road-rage driver shot after following woman home,” 8NewsNow.com, October 7, 2025.
Albany, Louisiana, October 7, 2025 (WAFB)
According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, authorities were dispatched to the scene of a shooting on Catholic Hall Road in the Albany area around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7…
On Wednesday, the sheriff’s office announced that the investigation now points to the shooter acting in self-defense.
“During our investigation, it was learned prior to being shot, the person with the gunshot wound had poured gasoline on the house floor and was attempting to set it ablaze with someone inside. The shot was fired in an attempt to stop that from happening,” Sheriff Jason Ard said…
Michael Simoneaux, “Person shot while trying to set house on fire with someone inside, officials say,” WAFB, October 8, 2025.
Indianapolis, Indiana, October 7, 2025 (FOX 59)
According to previous reports, officers were called to a CVS Pharmacy location in the 4400 block of East 10th Street on the evening of Oct. 7 on a report of a man threatening employees. As officers were responding to the business, IMPD said that additional 911 callers reported that shots had been fired and people were injured…
An investigation into the incident uncovered that a man, later identified as Terry Rowe Jr., reportedly became “verbally aggressive” over an issue surrounding a prescription and “caused a large disturbance.”…
Court records indicate the other shooter involved in the incident knew one of the CVS employees. The CVS employee in question actually called the other shooter to the scene, according to court documents…
When the man the employee called made it to the scene, he noticed the employee and Rowe had been involved in some sort of conflict. When the man attempted to break up the argument, tempers flared and the disturbance escalated further.
Eventually, the man the CVS employee called to the store and Rowe fired shots at each other. One of the CVS employees sustained gunshot wounds to her left upper arm and left shoulder area. The other employee was shot in her right arm…
As of this article’s publication the other shooter involved in the incident at CVS had not been arrested or charged. Court records confirm that police interviewed the man, but ultimately released him pending further investigation…
David Gay, Jesse Wells, and Austin Hanson, “IMPD: Man arrested after triple shooting at east side CVS Pharmacy,” FOX 59, October 14, 2025.
Saint Louis, Missouri, October 7, 2025 (KTVI FOX 2 News St. Louis)
The first incident happened around 7 p.m. on the 800 block of N 9th Street after police say a 14-year-old and another suspect attempted to rob two men at gunpoint.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), one of the victims, a 45-year-old man, was carrying a firearm at the time of the shooting. Officials say shots were fired by the 14-year-old and the 45-year-old man. Both sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the shooting…
Nick Gladney and Chris Regnier, “Three injured in two separate downtown St. Louis shootings,” KTVI FOX 2 News St. Louis, October 8, 2025.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, October 7, 2025 (The Sun News)
After an apparent fight broke out near X Gym on George Bishop Parkway just before 9 p.m., one person was left with non-life threatening injuries from being stabbed, according to Horry County Police spokesperson Mikayla Moskov. The stabbing victim’s friend then fired a shot into the ground to “stop it all,” Moskov said in a text message…
Alexa Lewis, “Shots fired, one person stabbed near Myrtle Beach area gym. Suspect sought,” The Sun News, October 10, 2025.
Miami, Florida, October 8, 2025 (Local10.com)
The incident happened at JL and Enid Demps Park, located at 11350 SW 216th St., at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
Deputies said Shepherd, of Homestead, was at the park with his girlfriend and confronted another man who was at the game with his own girlfriend ― there to watch her child play ― and pulled up his shirt, displaying a pistol in his waistband.
According to an arrest report, the woman told Shepherd, “You’re not even supposed to be here,” to which he replied, “Who’s gonna stop me?” before taking out the gun and firing multiple rounds at the two.
That prompted the other man to hide behind a tree, then take out his own gun and begin firing, deputies said…
Shepherd was arrested at around 3 a.m. Friday at MDSO’s Cutler Bay station.
Besides attempted murder, he faces charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and unlawful discharge of a firearm…
Chris Gothner, “‘Who’s gonna stop me?’: Man accused of starting shootout after Goulds youth football game,” Local10.com, October 10, 2025.
Rock Hill, South Carolina, October 10, 2025 (WSOCTV.com News)
A 26-year-old man, Martrell Telly Minter, was shot in the shoulder at the Galleria Mall on Friday afternoon and will be charged, Rock Hill police said.
Police reported that Minter, a resident of Chester, was the agitator in the incident, verbally and physically assaulting the shooter. The shooter acted in self-defense and will not face charges.
The shooting occurred in an entryway to the Rock Hill mall, where Minter confronted the shooter…
WSOCTV.com News Staff, “Galleria Mall shooting victim to face charges, police say,” WSOCTV.com News, October 10, 2025.
Jacksonville, Florida, October 10, 2025 (First Coast News)
Two people were shot early Friday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, while trying to burglarize a vehicle.
In a briefing Friday afternoon, a JSO official said its officers responded to Ardencroft Drive in Sandalwood just after 2:30 a.m. to find two people suffering from gunshot wounds.
JSO said an initial investigation revealed that the pair, mid-crime, were interrupted by two victims and began shooting. The victims, returning fire, shot both suspects…
Brock Hardesty, “Sandalwood vehicle burglary turns into shootout; two hospitalized, sheriff’s office says,” First Coast News, October 10, 2025.
Tempe, Arizona, October 10, 2025 (abc15.com)
Shortly before midnight, authorities were called to an area near Rio Salado Parkway and Hardy Drive for reports of a shooting.
Two individuals were riding on a scooter when a group of people approached them and attempted to rob them at gunpoint, according to Tempe police.
The individuals on the scooter shot at the group and someone from the group returned fire…
abc15.com staff, “Three people hurt during robbery shooting near Tempe Town Lake late Friday night,” abc15.com, October 13, 2025.
Houston, Texas, October 10, 2025 (Click2Houston.com)
Police said the shooting happened on the North Freeway and the North Main entrance ramp at about 11:50 p.m. Friday.
Drivers were in traffic due to an auto pedestrian crash.
They said a man became upset because the car in front of him was going too slow.
Investigators said he got out of his car, confronted the driver in front of him and began beating on the car.
The driver inside the car pulled out a gun and fired once…
The driver was cooperating with the investigation and had a license to carry a weapon.
No charges had been filed.
Cathy Hernandez, “Man shot during road rage incident in traffic on North Freeway,” Click2Houston.com, October 11, 2025.
Dothan, Alabama, October 12, 2025 (WDHN)
According to Dothan Police, Salter, 25-year-old Sharief Caesar, and an unidentified 18-year-old male walked into the Not Just Cuts barbershop in the mall and confronted a man who was getting a haircut inside.
Police say Salter began making threats to the man in the barbershop and pulled a gun, and a firefight ensued between Salter and the customer, who also pulled a gun.
Salter was hit multiple times, and police say the customer in the barbershop hid in a backroom of the business and waited for officers to arrive. Police later determined the customer involved in the shooting was acting in self-defense…
Richard Everett, “Suspect in Dothan mall shootout, Troy murder behind bars,” WDHN, November 6, 2025.
Chicago, Illinois, October 12, 2025 (CWB Chicago)
Chicago police are investigating after a concealed carry holder reported shooting a man who tried to run him over with his own stolen car Sunday morning in South Shore.
The licensed gun owner called 911 around 7:14 a.m. and reported that two men had just stolen his blue 2023 Acura and attempted to hit him with it in an alley behind the 6800 block of South Cornell Avenue…
Officers recovered three shell casings in the alley where the shooting occurred and questioned the concealed carry license holder on Sunday morning.
No charges had been announced against anyone as of Sunday evening.
CWB Chicago Staff, “Concealed carry holder shoots car thief who tried to run him: report,” CWB Chicago, October 12, 2025.
Hemet, California, October 13, 2025 (Action Eye News LIVE; Hemet Police News Releases)
Early Monday morning around 10:00 am, a tragic shooting took place at the Jack-in-the-Box located at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Sanderson Avenue in Hemet.
According to early reports, a husband, wife, and their baby were going through the restaurant’s drive-thru when they were confronted by an aggressive panhandler. Witnesses say the suspect became violent and attempted to jump through the family’s car window while shouting incoherently.
Fearing for their safety, an occupant in the car reportedly pulled out a firearm and fired at the suspect, striking him. The wounded man ran toward the opposite side of the Jack-in-the-Box before collapsing near the parking lot. He was later pronounced deceased at the scene…
The report was submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for review and filing consideration. On December 8, 2025, after review, the District Attorney’s office determined the case would not be filed as a violation of Penal Code section 187 due to self-defense. For additional information regarding this decision, contact the Riverside County District Attorney’s office.
Action Eye News LIVE Staff, “Fatal Shooting At Jack-In-The-Box On Florida & Sanderson,” Action Eye News LIVE, October 13, 2025.
Judith Gibson, “Fatal Shooting Investigation – Update,” Hemet Police News Releases, January 29, 2026.
Cocoa, Florida, October 13, 2025 (WESH)
The victim, Jyuri Smith, 21, was shot in the parking lot in front of the 1634 Building at Oak Meadows Apartments in Cocoa around 11 p.m…
During the investigation, police determined the shooting may have been justifiable under Florida’s Stand Your Ground laws…
A witness told police that Smith was armed with a rifle while approaching a 22-year-old man during an ongoing dispute. That’s when the 22-year-old shot Smith, police said.
Police said the shooter has been cooperating with investigators…
Allison Petro, “Deadly shooting of 21-year-old man may be justifiable, Cocoa police say,” WESH, October 14, 2025.
Rochester, New York, October 13, 2025 (WHAM)
Police responded around 7:15 a.m. to a gas station on Lyell Avenue, where the victim, a 44-year-old Rochester man, was found suffering from a stab wound to his upper body, according to Lt. Eric Rathfelder of the Rochester Police Department. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries…
A civilian who was in the store at the time broke up the attack by brandishing his legally registered handgun at the suspect, according to Rathfelder. The victim and suspect are known to each other…
WHAM Staff, “Armed civilian breaks up violent attack at Rochester gas station, police say,” WHAM, October 13, 2025.
Oakland, California, October 15, 2025 (East Bay Times)
The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesday in the 3400 block of East 9th Street.
The 38-year-old man was driving eastbound in a Honda sedan and a man in a Tesla was driving westbound.
Police said because of the narrowness of the street, the two vehicles stopped head-on. A dispute began over who was going to pass first, with both drivers flashing their lights and honking horns.
The Tesla driver got out of his vehicle and fired several shots at the man in the Honda, hitting him in the arm, police said.
The wounded Honda driver fired some shots at the Tesla — which apparently missed — and it kept going out of the area, authorities said.
The Honda driver was taken to a hospital where he was in critical but stable condition. A police hold was placed on him while the investigation was ongoing but it was determined he acted in self defense and no criminal charges have been filed against him, authorities said…
Harry Harris, “Man wounded in Oakland road rage shooting,” East Bay Times, October 17, 2025.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, October 15, 2025 (MLive.com)
Lacy, as well as 23-year-old Tamaraeon Jones, was arraigned in connection with a shooting that occurred 2:10 a.m., Oct. 15 near North University Avenue and South State Street. Police were originally called for a report of shots fired, police previously said…
Police believe Lacy and Jones had attempted to a rob a 23-year-old man, resulting in a shooting between the men…
Jordyn Pair, “Man pleads guilty in connection to armed robbery, shooting in downtown Ann Arbor,” MLive.com, January 21, 2026.
Baltimore, Maryland, October 16, 2025 (WMAR 2 News; WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore)
A property owner in Canton will not face charges after they shot and killed an attempted burglar on October 16, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office…
Police told WMAR-2 News that Richard Rolfe, 39, had been confronted by the owner after breaking into a jewelry store called the Stephen Page of Baltimore. According to police, Rolfe was in possession of burglary tools…
WBAL-TV 11 Investigates obtained surveillance video that shows the suspect walking to the shop’s door…
The owner, who lives at the store and had been watching a movie, was armed with a handgun, the friend said. He fired a warning shot, telling the suspect to freeze.
WBAL-TV 11 News learned the suspect ducked behind a display counter, and when he popped up, the owner fired again…
Dominick Philippe-Auguste, “No charges filed against Canton property owner who shot, killed attempted burglar,” WMAR 2 News, November 3, 2025.
Gary Sheridan, “Baltimore police investigating fatal shooting at jewelry shop in Canton,” WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore, October 16, 2025.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 17, 2025 (6abc Action News)
An armored truck driver fired shots at would-be robbers on Friday morning in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia.
It happened around 7:55 a.m. outside a Wawa store on the 7700 block of Frankford Avenue. Police say that’s where two suspects tried to rob the truck.
The Loomis truck driver fired a gun several times at the suspects, who fled the scene and remain at large…
Trish Hartman, “Armored truck driver fires shots during attempted robbery outside Wawa store in Holmesburg,” 6abc Action News, October 17, 2025.
Compton, California, October 19, 2025 (ABC7 Eyewitness News)
Deputies were called about 3:30 p.m. Sunday to the Pink Beauty Supply store in the 1300 block of East Alondra Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Arriving deputies found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man entered the store following a female customer and then groped her, prompting employees to ask him to leave, according to sheriff’s officials.
“The male became increasingly verbally assaultive toward employees and customers,” sheriff’s officials said in a news release Monday. “He started throwing and damaging merchandise in the store. The incident rapidly escalated.”
Employees and customers said the man had what they believed was a knife in his hand, according to the news release.
“The male made verbal threats that he was going to kill and harm everyone in the store,” sheriff’s officials said.
The threats resulted in an another customer in the store getting her gun and firing a warning shot at the man. The man turned toward the customer, prompting her to fire a second shot that struck him, sheriff’s officials said.
Investigators say the customer who shot the man feared for her safety when she opened fire. It’ll be up to the DA’s office to decide if the woman will face any charges in connection with the fatal shooting…
Leanne Suter, “Man fatally shot after allegedly groping woman, threatening violence inside Compton beauty store,” ABC7 Eyewitness News, October 20, 2025.
Ashburn, Virginia, October 25, 2025 (NBC Washington; LoudounNow)
Saturday morning at the Westmaren Condominiums in Ashburn, Virginia, was interrupted by a gunshot.
The victim, Billy Gamarra-Olarte, was shot once there and died at the hospital, police said. He was 34…
Leah Paul, a spokesperson for the department, told Loudoun Now on Tuesday that the shooter, who was detained at the scene, was later released without being charged. The shooter was not injured in the incident.
Paul also confirmed that investigators believe the shooting stemmed from some kind of dispute between the shooter and the man who was killed that centered around the parties’ dogs, which had been involved in a fight. Police radio traffic monitored by Loudoun Now during the incident included references to a hostile dog at the scene of the shooting when deputies arrived…
Jessica Albert, “Man shot and killed in Ashburn during possible clash between dogs,” NBC Washington, October 27, 2025.
Patrick Lewis, “Authorities Evaluate Self-Defense Actions in Fatal Ashburn Shooting,” LoudounNow, October 28, 2025.
West Valley City, Utah, October 25, 2025 (KSL)
At approximately 12:40 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the 4700 block of Palmer Drive, where a Halloween party attended by teenagers and young adults was being held, according to a statement from the West Valley City Police Department.
The statement says Allen Montelongo, 18, of Salt Lake City, was driving by the party and fired at a group of people standing in the roadway. A 16-year-old male from Sandy was hit multiple times by the gunfire, according to police.
Someone in the group returned fire, police said, hitting Montelongo and causing him to crash his car into a fence. He was later pronounced dead on scene…
Alex Tumalip and Daniel Woodruff, “Man dead, teen injured in early morning shootout at Halloween party,” KSL, October 25, 2025.
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 2025 (BakersfieldNow)
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 7:30 a.m., deputies were called to the 300 block of Industrial Street for a report of two people who shot at each other with guns.
KCSO said deputies spoke to a man involved in the shooting, and it is believed the exchange of gunfire happened during an interrupted burglary…
BakersfieldNow Staff, “No injuries after shootout in alleged Industrial Street burglary,” BakersfieldNow, October 27, 2025.
Anniston, Alabama, October 27, 2025 (WBRC)
Surveillance footage shows that around 7:18 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, a teenager from Oxford and a teenager from Eastaboga entered the lobby.
Police say the teenager from Eastaboga had his face covered with a mask and pulled up his t-shirt exposing a Draco style 7.62 caliber pistol as an act of intimidation to the two Little Caesars employees.
Both employees are from Anniston. One of the teens from Oxford went behind the counter and attacked one of the employees, according to police. A fist fight then happened between all four people. One of the employees was armed with a pistol during the fight.
The teen with the Draco disengages from his fight and proceeds to point his weapon in the direction of his friend and the armed employee who are still fighting.
The employee and the teen with the Draco exchanged at least one shot each inside the lobby…
With the fight ending and shots fired, the teens are then seen running outside the restaurant with the wounded employee collapsing on the ground behind them and returning gunfire…
Reggie Kyle and WBRC Digital Staff, “Anniston Police make arrest in Little Caesar’s shooting involving 4 teens,” WBRC, October 29, 2025.
Nashville, Tennessee, October 31, 2025 (WKRN.com)
Officers were called to a liquor store in the 500 block of Murfreesboro Pike just after 11 p.m.
According to Metro police, the victim was shot in the leg by a store employee after a physical altercation. The employee told investigators the fight began after the employee confronted the victim for stealing from the store…
Brittney Baird, “Clerk shoots suspected shoplifter at South Nashville liquor store,” WKRN.com, November 1, 2025.
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