Conyers, Georgia, December 3, 2025 (Atlanta News First)
The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chiquitos Cantina and Grill on Old Salem Road SE. Police said the suspect, later identified as Bryan Rosas, pulled a gun inside the restaurant and started shooting during an argument at the bar.
Two witnesses fired back at the gunman, who then allegedly ran to the parking lot and fired more shots at the restaurant…
The two witnesses who fired their weapons were acting in self-defense, police said…
Atlanta News First Staff, “Suspect in custody after shootout at Conyers restaurant, police say,” Atlanta News First, December 3, 2025.
Longwood, Florida, December 3, 2025 (FOX 35 Orlando)
The shooting happened shortly before 1 a.m. near Rutledge Road in Longwood, a spokesperson for SCSO said.
According to the sheriff’s office, the two men were involved in some sort of traffic-related incident and argument near the entrance of the Mandarin Estates subdivision.
Both drivers were armed.
Detectives determined that the man who died first pointed his gun at the shooter. The shooter then pointed his own gun at the man and fired multiple times, killing the man, police said…
“After questioning, the shooter was released under provisions of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. The State Attorney’s Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit is not filing charges at this time.”…
FOX 35 Digital Staff, “Road-rage fight ends in deadly shooting in Longwood neighborhood: Officials say,” FOX 35 Orlando, December 3, 2025.
Silver Point, Tennessee, December 4, 2025 (FOX 17)
District Attorney General Bryant C. Dunaway announced the findings of the investigation into the Dec. 4, 2025 shooting death of 41-year-old Ashleigh E. McKinzie, concluding the case is a justified act of self-defense.
DeKalb County deputies initially responded to a call near Captains Point Road in the early morning hours, where they found McKinzie lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds…
According to the DA’s report, Stanton told investigators he encountered McKinzie in the roadway while driving and believed she was armed and approaching him, prompting him to fire in fear for his safety.
Authorities confirmed McKinzie was carrying a loaded handgun at the time she was shot. She was also found with a backpack containing several personal items.
An autopsy later determined McKinzie died from multiple gunshot wounds. Toxicology results showed the presence of methamphetamine and amphetamine in her system…
After reviewing all evidence, the District Attorney’s Office determined Stanton acted in self-defense and that his actions were justified under Tennessee law. The case is now closed…
Ashley Griffin, “MTSU professor’s shooting death ruled self-defense, no charges filed,” FOX 17, April 3, 2026.
Lincoln, Nebraska, December 4, 2025 (10/11 NOW)
The Lancaster County Attorney’s Office said Tuesday that it declined to file charges against the man accused of fatally shooting his own brother and wounding a bystander at a Casey’s gas station last Thursday…
According to police, investigators found that Greenwalt-Claypool was delivering store products and arrived at the Casey’s about the same time that Wheeler was leaving the store.
Based on store surveillance, video and witness statements, police determined that Wheeler came back inside, left and then came back inside again, this time running towards Greenwalt-Claypool with his arm raised.
At nearly the same time that Wheeler began to run, Greenwalt-Claypool reached for the firearm in the front of his waistband and shot Wheeler multiple times, police said. Additional shots also hit the 38-year-old man who was standing at a cooler nearby…
According to the investigators, Greenwalt-Claypool saw Wheeler inside the convenience store and became concerned based on Wheeler’s behavior and personal connection.
The attorney’s office said the evidence indicated Greenwalt-Claypool was not the initial aggressor, did not start the physical confrontation and Wheeler rushed toward him with a raised fist.
Evidence also reportedly shows that Greenwalt-Claypool stayed at the scene, surrendered his weapon and cooperated with Lincoln Police during the investigation. He allegedly told police at the time of the shooting that he feared being shot, stabbed or “stomped” by Wheeler, the attorney’s office wrote…
Abigail Carrera, “Charges not filed against Lincoln man accused of fatally shooting brother at Casey’s,” 10/11 NOW, December 9, 2025.
Kingstree, South Carolina, December 6, 2025 (Count on 2; KFVS12)
Officers with the Kingstree Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the vape store on N. Longstreet Street on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Investigators believe Tisdale walked into the store and fired multiple rounds at the victim, hitting him several times. The victim did return fire, but did not hit Tisdale…
Jameson Moyer, “Police arrest man accused in Kingstree vape store shooting,” Count on 2, December 8, 2025.
KFVS12 Staff, “VIDEO: Kingstree vape shop shooting under investigation; school district boosts security,” KFVS12, December 7, 2025.
Huntsville, Alabama, December 7, 2025 (WAFF)
The shooting happened on Sunday around 2 p.m. in Rime Village…
During the preliminary investigation, it was revealed that an argument escalated into a shooting when the suspects started shooting at a vehicle occupied by the intended victim and others.
Officials say one of the people in the vehicle was armed and shot back in self-defense but did not strike the suspects…
Burton and Arrington were arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault/Attempted Murder…
Tatyana White, “Huntsville PD arrests two in connection to targeted shooting in Rime Village,” WAFF, December 8, 2025.
Cleveland, Ohio, December 7, 2025 (FOX 8)
The incident happened back in December on Harvard outside the Church on the Hill of the Living Word…
Cuyahoga County prosecutors indicted Bobbie Sullins and Lamar Sullins on felony assault charges. Both suspects are pleading not guilty and a trial has been set for next month.
Investigators said Bobbie Sullins called her family members to the church, including her brother with the gun. Prosecutors said the pastor came outside, and he was armed.
Then, when the pastor got shot in the foot, he fired back in self-defense, shooting the other man in the stomach.
Prosecutors said the pastor had asked the family suspected of causing trouble to leave before the gunfire erupted…
Ed Gallek and Peggy Gallek, “Video released: Officers respond to shootout outside Cleveland church,” FOX 8, April 8, 2026.
Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, December 8, 2025 (WBTW)
A man injured Monday night in an apparent domestic-related shooting in Atlantic Beach is expected to be charged in the incident, according to Horry County police.
Horry County spokesman Thomas Bell said it happened just before 8 p.m. at 31st Ave. S. The person’s injuries were not believed to be life-threatening…
During their investigation, officers found a 9 mm casing on the ground, an unused 9 mm round, and a 9 mm projectile inside the laundry mat, the report said. The officers then took a statement from the victim, and their investigation further revealed the man with the gunshot wound was the suspect in the case.
The man, whose name was not immediately available, is expected to be charged with first-degree domestic violence.
Adam Benson, Dennis Bright, and Caleb McCusker, “1 hurt in apparent domestic-related Atlantic Beach shooting, police say,” WBTW, December 9, 2025.
Chicago, Illinois, December 8, 2025 (ABC7 Chicago)
The shooting happened at about 3:42 a.m. in the 9400-block of S. Indiana Avenue, police said.
A 58-year-old man told police he heard a car alarm and saw two people inside his parked car.
The man said he saw one of the suspects pull out a gun, and that’s when he fired his own weapon, police said.
Chicago police said the car owner has a valid FOID and CCL card…
ABC7 Chicago Digital Team, “Teen shot by CCL holder in alleged attempted car burglary on South Side, Chicago police say,” ABC7 Chicago, December 8, 2025.
Muncie, Indiana, December 9, 2025 (FOX 59)
The Muncie Police Department was dispatched on Tuesday at 8:43 p.m. to the Red Dog Saloon at the 1600 block of W 23rd St. on a report of man inside of the building attacking staff and customers…
Officers interviewed witnesses and obtained footage that reportedly corroborated that Scott punched at an employee from across the bar, then he spit on her, another employee, and a guest.
After the spitting, Scott allegedly “armed” himself with metal bar stools and chairs. Scott reportedly threw the chairs with “immense force” at four victims. Two of the victims are reported to have severe injuries including possible broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
Scott’s reported attack stopped after her was allegedly shot by one of the victims…
Deja Studdard, “Docs: Muncie man violently attacks bar staff, customers,” FOX 59, December 10, 2025.
Frankfort, Kentucky, December 9, 2025 (LEX 18)
A Franklin County grand jury declined to indict an Indiana father on Tuesday accused of shooting two people at Kentucky State University earlier this month, killing one person outside a dormitory…
“Despite having two armed Kentucky State University Police Officers present, a group of twenty to thirty individuals gathered in the lobby of the son’s dormitory to violently and viciously attack Jacob Bard’s son and family,” the release said. “Many of these individuals were not students of the university and wore ski masks, hoods, and otherwise concealed their faces.”
The release goes on to say that Bard’s son was “slammed into the concrete,” with multiple people attacking him.
“The officer on scene had completely lost control of the situation, and while Jacob and his wife ran towards their son, the officer was retreating further from the erupting violence,” the release continues. “In the chaos, Jacob tied to physically pull the individuals off his son, was struck and when he was unable to do so, and seeing his son in imminent danger of death and serious physical injury, Jacob then drew his firearm and shot two individuals who were actively and viciously beating his son.”…
Rosemary Kelley and Ajay Patel, “Jacob Bard cleared by grand jury in Kentucky State University shooting case,” LEX 18, December 23, 2025.
Morgantown, Indiana, December 13, 2025 (FOX 59)
According to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to the Dollar General on State Road 135 in Beanblossom on a report of a shooting on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13. Officers arrived on the scene and located two men suffering from confirmed gunshot wounds…
Investigators said preliminary information indicates that the victim had traveled to Brown County to sell a firearm to an individual investigators identified as Trey Boyd. Deputies later determined that Boyd and another man, identified as Corbyn Harris, had allegedly tried to rob the victim of his firearm during the exchange. During the altercation, the victim was shot. BCSO said the victim then returned fire and struck Harris…
Tyler Haughn, “2 men, 1 juvenile charged after robbery leads to shooting at Dollar General in Brown County,” FOX 59, December 18, 2025.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, December 13, 2025 (KGAN CBS 2)
Police were called just before 10 p.m. to the 800 block of 6th Street SW, where officers found evidence that shots had been fired, including a bullet hole in the front door of a nearby business.
According to police, the conflict started as a verbal dispute. One man fired at someone in the other group, and gunfire was returned, hitting the man who allegedly fired first…
Iowa’s News Now Staff, “One injured in Saturday night shooting in Cedar Rapids,” KGAN CBS 2, December 14, 2025.
Chicago, Illinois, December 13, 2025 (CBS News)
At 9:03 p.m. in the 3500 block of West Lexington Street, a 34-year-old man was in an argument with a 47-year-old man. The 34-year-old drew his firearm, and the 47-year-old, a licensed concealed carry holder, drew his firearm and shot the 34-year-old in the leg and hand. He was taken to Mt. Sinai in serious condition…
Jeramie Bizzle, “1 killed, 9 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings, police say,” CBS News, December 15, 2025.
Mandeville, Louisiana, December 15, 2025 (WWL-TV)
At about 3 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to reports of gunfire on Richland Drive in the Greenleaves subdivision and found a woman with stab wounds and a man dead in a front yard.
According to deputies, the man had attacked the woman inside a home nearby. The woman escaped through a window and tried to seek help from neighbors, but the man followed her outside and continued the attack. When a neighbor confronted him and ordered him to stop, the man refused and continued attacking the woman, prompting the neighbor to fire his weapon. The man was pronounced dead at the scene…
“This was a violent and extremely dangerous situation that unfolded in local neighborhood during early morning hours,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “Based on the information we have at this time, the neighbor’s actions appear to have prevented further serious injury or loss of life. Our detectives will continue to thoroughly investigate to ensure all facts are reviewed.”
Athina Morris, “Neighbor shoots, kills man who was stabbing girlfriend outside Mandeville-area home, deputies say,” WWL-TV, December 15, 2025.
Alexandria, Louisiana, December 15, 2025 (InvolvedInItAll.com)
At 8:36 p.m., APD confirmed officers responded to the 5900 block of Marthas Drive around 4:20 p.m. Monday…
Investigators said Lewis jumped into a parked delivery truck in a threatening manner. As a result, the driver, Robin Volson, fired a handgun in self-defense…
Investigators confirmed Lewis and Thomas were known acquaintances. Evidence suggests the Marthas Drive incident may have been motivated by retaliation tied to the earlier case…
The investigation remains active and ongoing. At this time, police have filed no charges against Robin Volson…
Staff, “Alexandria Police Say Marthas Drive Shooting Involved Self-Defense, Linked to Prior Case,” InvolvedInItAll.com, December 16, 2025.
Fernley, Nevada, December 15, 2025 (2 News Nevada)
Lyon County deputies say a man fired shots in self-defense during an alleged road rage incident in Fernley.
Lyon County deputies say on Monday Austin Baker was driving west on Main Street with his wife and two-year-old child in his car when he saw what he thought was the same car that had allegedly cut off his wife’s car two days earlier.
They say he followed the car to the Wendy’s parking lot, when he allegedly pulled in front of it, preventing the car from moving.
And that’s when they say Baker got out and yelled at the other driver, with the other driver allegedly placing a handgun on his lap. Deputies say Baker started hitting the other man in the face, when that man grabbed the gun and fired two rounds through the car door toward Baker. One round got stuck in the door, while the other one missed Baker, hitting a dirt mound behind him…
2 News Nevada digital team, “Man fires shots in self-defense during alleged road rage incident in Fernley,” 2 News Nevada, December 17, 2025.
Birmingham, Alabama, December 16, 2025 (AL.com)
West Precinct officers were dispatched about 6:20 p.m. to a report of shooting in the 2800 block of Burrell Street. The location is in the city’s Sherman Heights neighborhood…
Officer Truman Fitzgerald said investigators believe there was some type of argument between the two men before the suspect fired roughly three to five shots.
The suspect remained on the scene and was taken into custody for questioning at police headquarters.
Birmingham police announced Wednesday afternoon that the shooting has been ruled justified…
Carol Robinson “Fatal shooting of 72-year-old man in Birmingham street ruled justified,” AL.com, December 17, 2025.
Allentown, Pennsylvania, December 19, 2025 (The Morning Call)
Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan announced Friday in a news release that the shooter in the Dec. 19 incident at the Big Woody’s at 1410 Hanover Ave. was legally justified when he fatally shot 34-year-old David Gibbs and two others.
Gibbs was holding the man’s friend in a headlock, and another man was hitting the man in the head when the shooter shot both of them, according to the release. He shot the third man after that man tried to stab him, authorities said…
The shooter called 911 and told authorities he shot the three people in self-defense. He stayed at the scene until police arrived, and the handgun, which he legally owned and had a concealed carry permit for, was seized, authorities said. He suffered a facial injury and a puncture wound to his ribcage.
The DA said the man Gibbs had in a headlock was at risk of serious death or bodily injury. The shooter, he said, reasonably believed deadly force was necessary to protect him. Neither men provoked the fight, he added. He was also justified in using deadly force against the man who stabbed him, according to the release…
Christopher Dornblaser, “Shooting at Allentown restaurant that killed man, injured 2 others was justified, DA says,” The Morning Call, February 27, 2026.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, December 20, 2025 (WFMY News 2)
According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, officers were called around 11:07 p.m. on Dec. 20 to Cooper Lake Cannabis on W. Clemmonsville Road after reports of a business robbery and shooting.
Police said two masked suspects forced their way into the business while armed in an apparent attempt to commit a robbery. An employee near the entrance was also armed and fired at the suspects, striking one of them. The second suspect fled the scene before officers arrived…
Following further investigation, police said the shooting appears to have been an act of self-defense by the employee of the business. As a result, no charges will be filed in connection with the shooting itself. In accordance with state law, the employee’s name has not been released…
Jeremy Vernon, “Two men charged in attempted robbery of Winston-Salem business that led to one of them being shot by employee,” WFMY News 2, January 5, 2026.
Little Rock, Arkansas, December 23, 2025 (KATV ABC 7)
Officers responded to a reported robbery about 10:30 p.m. at 10300 N. Rodney Parham Road, where a man told police he was confronted at gunpoint while attempting to sell a pair of Jordan shoes.
The victim, identified by police as Jayden Carson, said he met the suspect in the parking lot after agreeing to sell the shoes for $365. Carson told officers he parked on the south side of the lot when a navy-blue sedan pulled up beside him and a passenger exited the vehicle.
Carson said the man, whom he knew only as “Nate,” examined the shoes placed on the hood of Carson’s vehicle and demanded them without paying. According to the report, the suspect then pulled a black handgun from his waistband.
Carson told police he grabbed the shoes and ran behind a nearby red SUV. When he turned back, he saw the suspect pointing a firearm at him, the report said. Carson then drew his own gun and fired two shots. The suspect fired one shot in return, police said.
Carson told officers he believed he may have struck the suspect because he saw the man’s left shoulder drop before the suspect ran north through the parking lot. The suspect’s vehicle also fled the scene, police said…
Thomas Farrar, “Facebook Marketplace shoe sale turns into shootout in Kroger parking lot, police say,” KATV ABC 7, December 24, 2025.
Birmingham, Alabama, December 24, 2025 (AL.com)
No charges will be filed in the Christmas Eve shooting death of a man during an argument outside a Birmingham business…
The shooting happened at 11:41 a.m. Wednesday outside of a business at 601 9th Street North.
Police initially said that while arguing, both men pulled guns and shot at each other. The investigation determined that while Moore didn’t shoot his gun, he did pull a gun first…
Carol Robinson, “Christmas Eve killing of 67-year-old man outside Birmingham business ruled justified,” AL.com, December 29, 2025.
Lucama, North Carolina, December 27, 2025 (The Wilson Times)
One man has been arrested after a domestic dispute on Banana Loop Road ended in gunshots, according to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office…
“When deputies arrived on the scene, they spoke with two reporting parties involved in this case,” Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Staff Wanda Samuel said. “The initial caller reported to deputies that he’d gone to check on his ex-girlfriend due to her telling him that she had been assaulted by a current boyfriend. After speaking with his former girlfriend on what had occurred, he walked back to his vehicle. During this time, he saw Pettitt underneath a detached garage that was located beside of the main residence with a gun in his hand. The two male subjects exchanged words. During this encounter, Pettitt fired a gunshot, striking the caller’s vehicle.”
Samuel said the caller fired back a warning shot. Samuel said no one was shot or injured in the incident…
Christopher Long, “Gunfire during domestic dispute leads to arrest,” The Wilson Times, December 29, 2025.
Stockton, California, December 27, 2025 (FOX40 News)
Stockton police said officers responded at around 5:33 p.m. to the 1100 Block of Stratford Circle. When they arrived at the scene, they found a 41-year-old female victim who had been beaten up by the suspect, and then she shot him in self-defense…
Adoreil Ayoubgoulan, “Woman shoots attacker in self-defense in Stockton, police say,” FOX40 News, December 29, 2025.
Cicero, Illinois, December 31, 2025 (CBS News)
Police said, around 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1300 block of South 58th Avenue in Cicero.
Two teens had arranged a meeting for the sale of an item through a social media marketplace, as a man related to the seller waited in a car.
The sale did not go through, and as the teen selling the item walked away, a third teen walked up and the two began struggling over it.
The seller’s relative got out of the car, and the teen who was trying to steal the item shot him two times. That man had his own gun, and returned fire, shooting the teen trying to rob his relative…
On Thursday, police said the teen who had been trying to buy the item was charged as a juvenile with armed robbery, after investigators determined he and the teen who started the shootout had planned a robbery all along…
Todd Feurer, “Teen charged with armed robbery after deadly shootout in Cicero,” CBS News, January 1, 2026.
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