Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 20 Cases During November 2022
Wyoming, MI, November 1, 2022 (WOOD TV)
The attempted robbery happened around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Olympic Market on S. Division Avenue between 35th and Wexford streets. Wyoming Department of Public Safety Lt. Rory Allen said the three people tried a “takeover robbery” at the store — essentially, trying to physically overwhelm the shopkeepers with force or numbers.
The clerk, who was the only person in the store, was surrounded and fought back, Allen said. The clerk ultimately pulled a handgun and fired one shot. The 15-year-old was hit in the chest…
Allen said the clerk, who was not injured, is cooperating with investigators. He owned the handgun legally and had a license to carry it…
Mobile, AL, November 1, 2022 (WKRG)
According to officers, three victims and two suspects were shot during the incident. Officers said they were called to the 8000 block of Zeigler Boulevard, near Glenn Acres and the Zeigler Boulevard and Shillinger Road intersection in regards to a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found three victims who had been shot inside a vehicle. The victims told officers they were approached by two people who were armed and demanded the victim’s things. The two subjects began firing in the air, which is when one of the victims shot at the two. The two subjects then shot the three victims and the car multiple times. The subjects ran from the scene before officers arrived. The victims were transported to the hospital but had no life-threatening injuries…
St. Paul, MN, November 1, 2022 (Star Tribune)
Deandre L. Buckner, 28, of St. Paul, died shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday off Payne Avenue on the western edge of the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood, police said.
A 20-year-old man was quickly arrested near the shooting scene on suspicion of murder.
However, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office said in a statement late Friday afternoon that “we declined to file charges in this incident due to facts uncovered in the police investigation that strongly support a self-defense and defense-of-others claim by the person who fired the fatal shot.”…
St. Louis, MO, November 2, 2022 (KMOV)
Around 11 a.m. neighbors said they heard several rounds of gunshots and then heard a woman screaming. Police confirmed the woman’s downstairs neighbor shot her in the leg. He then barricaded himself in his unit forcing the SWAT team and negotiators to come out…
Ward and another neighbor said if it wasn’t for a Good Samaritan down the street, with a weapon, they don’t know if the woman victim would’ve been okay.
“I will certainly never forget seeing. It’s like a real-life hero in action. Very responsible gun owner, did everything right. I saw him creeping down the street. He was just wanting to keep everyone safe,” the neighbor explained.
YoVan Young, who works for First Choice Heating and Cooling, was working a job about a block from where this shooting happened. He said he had his gun on him and his first reaction when he heard the victim screaming for help, was to head that way…
Young said he ran over to the victim and helped her get behind a car for safety because the suspect was still shooting. Young said he fired some warning shots at the suspect, took his belt off, and used it as a tourniquet on the victim’s leg to slow her bleeding down…
Chicago, IL, November 5, 2022 (CWB Chicago)
The stakeout of the business in the 300 block of East 69th Street paid off around 3:26 a.m. Saturday, when the employees saw someone cut a hole in the perimeter fence and crawl onto the property, prosecutor Kenneth Flesch said.
Several employees watched as the intruder grabbed a tire rim from the property. Then, they moved in and confronted the man, identified as George Perkins.
Perkins swung a crowbar at three of the employees, prompting one to pull out a gun and fire shots into the air, Flesch said. But at least one of the bullets went somewhere else — into Perkins’ shoulder…
The employee who shot Perkins said he fired into the air because Perkins was resisting, Flesch said, but the employee was long gone when police arrived, and no charges have been filed against him…
Newberry, FL, November 9, 2022 (My CBS 4)
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office says they do not plan to charge a person who shot and killed their neighbor.
A spokesperson says the shooting happened after a dispute between two neighbors, but they believe the shooter acted in self defense.
The Sheriff’s Office says this happened around 9:30 Wednesday morning on Southwest 87th Avenue in Newberry.
The Sheriff’s Office says the person fired at their neighbor after being assaulted.
Topeka, KS, November 11, 2022 (Topeka Capital-Journal, 13 WIBW)
Dustin E. Oats, 42, was fatally shot on November 11 at S.W. 29th and Villa West Drive. The case is listed as apparently being justifiable.
According to TPD, officers were dispatched to 29th and Villa West Drive at 5:43 p.m., and upon arrival, they located a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased…
Officials also said upon completion of the case, it will be sent to the DA’s office with the possibility of self-defense consideration in this incident.
Alex Carter, “1 killed in SW Topeka shooting,” 13 WIBW, November 11, 2022.
Philadelphia, PA, November 11, 2022 (6 ABC)
It happened at 5:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of Coral Street in the city’s Port Richmond section.
Sources tell Action News the driver was stopped at that location when he was held up by an armed man.
The driver, who has a license to carry, fired on the suspect who then ran off.
Police found the suspect a few blocks away…
Gonzales, TX, November 11, 2022 (The Gonzales Inquirer)
Lt. Jason Montoya of the Gonzales Police Department said at about 7:11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, GPD officers responded to Walmart, 1114 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive, regarding a call about shots fired. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male complainant who said another man whose identity he knew pulled a firearm and pointed it at him, stating, “I am going to kill you.”
The complainant advised police he drew his weapon and fired at the subject, but at that time, it was not known whether anyone had been struck by a bullet…
Surveillance video appears to support the complainant’s and witnesses’ statements. Following his release from the hospital, Nicoletti was arrested early Sunday morning in Shiner and transported to the Gonzales County Jail. His bond was set at $250,000. The name of the individual who fired the gun has not yet been released and no charges have been announced against him yet.
Seattle, WA, November 11, 2022 (Local 12)
A young woman made two harrowing attempts to escape a violent pimp — including jumping out a third-story window — before being rescued by a ride-share driver who engaged in a gunfight with the man, prosecutors in Seattle said…
“H.A. felt safer in the middle of a busy highway, practically naked, at night than being within arm’s reach of the defendant,” Gauen wrote. “Surveillance video from a nearby business has corroborated H.A.’s account of what happened.”
The ride-share driver stopped and told H.A. to get in his van. Burt pursued them, shooting at the van, Gauen wrote. The ride-share driver was also armed and fired back over several blocks until he was able to get onto Interstate 5 and meet police at a gas station. No one appears to have been struck by the bullets, but the van’s windshield was riddled with holes.
Police arrested Burt as he was leaving the rental home with the other women, the documents said. He faces charges that include human trafficking, promoting prostitution, assault and drive-by shooting, but given the “expansive reach of the defendant’s egregious behavior,” additional charges are likely, Gauen wrote…
Ardmore, AL, November 14, 2022 (WAAY 31 ABC)
A man suspected in two Monday night robberies was shot and killed by a witness, according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office.
James Lee Henry, 53, of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, is accused of robbing a Circle K in Athens before heading to a service station in Ardmore and ordering the clerk to give him money at gunpoint.
According to the sheriff’s office, “a Good Samaritan (former U.S. Marine), legally armed with his personal protection weapon, observed the robbery outside the front door. Upon Henry exiting the store, the Good Samaritan gave several verbal commands for Henry to drop his gun; however, Henry did not comply. Instead, Henry pointed his weapon at the Good Samaritan and, upon doing so, was immediately shot.”…
Citizens in Ardmore are thankful for the veteran’s quick actions. One worker at a nearby restaurant told WAAY 31 that he feels safe knowing people can use their right to bear arms to protect others…
Tucker, GA, November 15, 2022 (WSB-TV)
Police say two people were shot inside a moving company warehouse in DeKalb County Tuesday afternoon…
Investigators say a 38-year-old man and his 22-year-old employee, Cameron Randle, were arguing about money.
During the argument, Randle pulled out a gun and shot his boss. The older man then pulled out a gun and returned fire, striking Randle…
Detectives say once released from the hospital, Randle will be charged with aggravated assault. They determined the 38-year-old man’s actions in returning fire was justified and will not be charging him…
Dayton, OH, November 18, 2022 (Dayton 247 Now)
Crews were called to the scene of 3100 block of Valerie Arms Drive at 12:46 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck told Dayton 24/7 Now that the victim was inside his residence, when he heard what he believed to be a saw on metal outside of his home.
“He had been a victim before of catalytic converter crime, he exited his residence, came out and confronted someone who had sawed off his catalytic converter. When he confronted that individual he told them to stop, and that he was going to call the police,” said Sheriff Streck.
At that point, the victim was approached and attacked by the suspect.
“During the fight, there was a gunshot where the suspect was shot in the leg with non-life threatening injuries, he was removed to a local hospital. Our victim is still on the scene cooperating with authorities 100% and obviously we’re still at the beginning of this investigation,” said Sheriff Streck.
Sheriff Streck says that his office is investigating the shooting as a self-defense incident…
Chicago, IL, November 23, 2022 (WGN-TV)
A woman shot a man in the head, who was attempting to get in her car, early Wednesday morning on the South Side — according to Chicago police.
Just before 2:10 a.m., police said four male suspects exited a black sedan in the 1300 block of East 89th Street and one of them attempted to open another vehicle armed with a handgun.
The driver, a 23-year-old woman and valid concealed carry holder, fired a shot striking the man in the head. Police said she then fled from her vehicle on foot and was shot in the left arm…
Atlanta, GA, November 23, 2022 (WSB-TV)
Atlanta police said the shooting occurred at 588 Trabert Avenue NW outside of Super Sound Studios, which is owned by Atlanta rapper and actor T.I.
Police said one of the property owners saw two men with guns trespassing on the studio’s property. The property owner confronted them and the confrontation escalated.
The property owner and two men began firing at each other. One of the suspect was shot in the leg. Police said the man was alive, conscious and breathing and he was taken to the hospital…
Jackson, TN, November 23, 2022 (WBBJ TV)
On Monday, the department stated that 29-year-old John Eric Henderson, Jr. was shot by another person on November 23 near Old Humboldt Road near Jeremiah Drive.
Police say through video “that captured elements” of the incident, it was found that the shooting was self-defense…
Last week, Jackson police reported that the shooting originally started as a road rage incident on Passmore Lane near the Highway 45 Bypass.
Those involved continued northbound on Old Humboldt Road, leading to a verbal altercation and to shots being fired.
Tristyn Stoop, “JPD: Northwest Jackson shooting was self-defense,” WBBJ TV, November 28, 2022.
Theodore, AL, November 25, 2022 (Fox News)
A pair of Alabama shoplifting suspects were booked into jail after they allegedly tried to steal merchandise from a Tractor Supply Co. store but were subdued when customers intervened, including one who opened fire on the getaway car…
The scene unfolded before 9 a.m. on Black Friday in the town of Theodore, a few miles south of Mobile, when suspects Troy Brown and Toby Priest allegedly attempted to steal expensive merchandise from the agriculture and hardware store, according to the outlet…
The car wasn’t able to go far, however, due to a different customer pulling out a firearm and shooting out one of the getaway car’s tires…
The car was later found abandoned with at least one flat tire on U.S. Highway 90, according to WPMI…
Midland, TX, November 26, 2022 (News West 9)
At about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022, officers with the Midland Police Department were dispatched to the DK Convenience Store in the 5800 block of W. Interstate 20 in reference to shots fired…
During the investigation, it was discovered that Galindo fired his gun at two males, one of which returned fire in self-defense, striking Galindo…
Marcus Risen, “MPD responds to shooting Saturday night,” News West 9, November 27, 2022.
Raleigh, NC, November 27, 2022 (Fox 8)
An adult male was shot on Sunday night shortly after 7:20 near the Regal movie theater at North Hills.
Officers said the victim, who was the shooter’s son, was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police also said the shooting was an isolated incident, as the suspect and victim knew each other…
The suspect also said he did not want to shoot the victim but “he started assaulting me and my wife.”
As of Wednesday, the suspect has not been identified and no one has been arrested.
The caller added to police that he believed his son was having a mental health episode.
Billings, MT, November 30, 2022 (KTVQ)
Brusard is charged for a Nov. 30 incident outside the Montana Club restaurant that ended in gunfire.
Prosecutors allege Brusard was a customer at the restaurant when he began yelling and threatening others near the restaurant entrance. A witness said Brusard retrieved a handgun from a vehicle and threatened to shoot when another customer shot Brusard in the chest.
The person who shot Brusard has only been identified in court records by the initials R.P. That person has not been charged.
Q2 News Staff, “Bond set at 20K for man shot outside Billings restaurant,” KTVQ, December 8, 2022.
