Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 33 Cases During July 2022
Salt Lake City, UT, July 2, 2022 (KUTV)
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against a man who shot two other men earlier this month at a Salt Lake City TRAX platform.
The shooting happened on July 2 at the 900 South 200 West TRAX station…
“The evidence clearly demonstrates that the suspect was approached on two separate occasions by one and later both individuals who were ultimately shot by the suspect. After the first encounter, one of the individuals clearly knew that the suspect was in possession of a firearm. Nonetheless, despite this knowledge, the evidence demonstrates both individuals approaching the suspect in an aggressive manner as he sat on a bench on the platform awaiting the train. As they approached the suspect, the suspect was pointing a firearm at them and repeatedly telling them to stop. The suspect backed up for several feet as they approached and fired a warning shot in an attempt to get the individuals to stop their aggressive approach towards him. Rather than deter the on-going approach towards the suspect, the video demonstrates the individuals increasing their speed of approach after the warning shot as the suspect is still walking backwards with an increased pace just before he shoots,” a Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office declination letter states…
Surprise, AZ, July 3, 2022 (Arizona’s Family, Arizona Republic)
The Surprise Police Department has identified the man who shot first during a party that left three people dead, including him, and four others hurt late Sunday night. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. in a neighborhood near Bell and Reems Road, just off the U.S. 60…
According to new information gathered by the police, he arrived at the home, engaged in small talk with others at the residence, then went inside along with the group to eat. He was given a plate of food and sat down, but only a few moments later, he stood, pulled a handgun out and shot at several individuals.
One of the people who was injured from gunfire then shot and killed Hunt. Police said they determined that individual, as well as any others who fought against Hunt, were acting in self-defense and in the defense of other innocent parties…
AZFamily Digital News Staff, “Police identify man who shot first in mass shooting at Surprise party,” Arizona’s Family, July 4, 2022.
Sam Burdette, “Surprise shooter acted in self-defense during home attack, police say,” Arizona Republic, July 11, 2022.
Austin, TX, July 4, 2022 (KXAN)
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said the robbery took place around 11:55 p.m. at a firework stand in the 100 block of West Howard Lane. That’s just east of South Heatherwilde Boulevard.
A 911 caller reported he was robbed, and the suspects shot at him.
Workers at the fireworks stand later told deputies they were robbed at gunpoint by two suspects. One of the employees shot back at the robbers, hitting one of them…
Laurel, MS, July 7, 2022 (Leader-Call)
Antonio Trujillo, who was out on bond for an auto burglary charge, was charged with aggravated assault and is recovering at South Central Regional Medical Center from what were described as a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Laurel police responded to the report of shots fired near S. 13th Avenue and Queen Street around 8:14 a.m. When police arrived, they found Trujillo with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was treated for his injury and transported to SCRMC.
The initial indication was that Trujillo was the victim, but another victim on scene with a graze wound told police that Trujillo shot at him. A struggle ensued between the two with the victim defending himself, and the gun discharged, hitting Trujillo in the leg, according to LPD reports…
Cam Bonelli, “Suspect shot in struggle,” Leader-Call, July 7, 2022.
Hollywood, FL, July 8, 2022 (7 News Miami)
According to Hollywood Police, the violent encounter took place along the 2100 block of Sheridan Street, near Dixie Highway, Friday afternoon…
Brandon Curry, one of the drivers involved in the shooting, told 7News he saw the driver of the BMW driving recklessly…
Curry said the BMW was all over the road and speeding…
Curry said the two vehicles met at a stoplight, and that’s when things escalated.
“I let the window down, and I’m like, ‘Hey, you almost caused an accident,’ and the guy pulled out a gun,” he said.
Curry said he has a concealed gun permit and pulled out his gun in response.
“So I opened fire, and I struck him twice,” he said…
Fort Pierce, FL, July 9, 2022 (WPTV)
Detectives say Jarvarious E. Coston, 29, of Fort Pierce, got into a verbal argument with the victim on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at approximately 7:15 p.m. near the 2500 block of Ave. R.
According to detectives, during the argument Coston threatened the victim with a handgun.
“Fearing for his life, the victim drew his legally concealed weapon and fired at the suspect, which resulted in the suspect’s death,” Sheriff Ken Mascara said.
Detectives determined this case is a justifiable homicide under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law…
Chicago, IL, July 10, 2022 (CBS Chicago)
The incident happened in the 10300 block of South Calumet around 12:01 p.m.
Police said the offender tried to rob the business at gunpoint when someone inside the business shot him.
The offender fired shots back but did not strike anyone, police said…
Houston, TX, July 11, 2022 (ABC 13)
A father fended off a pair of suspected teenage robbers who tried to break into his family’s vehicle in northwest Harris County…
Video from the scene shows a bullet hole in the side of the car after the father shot through the back window where his infants were still in their car seats.
The shooting unfolded around midnight in the 6800 block of Feather Creek Drive.
Investigators said the family had just pulled up to their home, with two infants in the backseat, when two 16-year-old suspects tried to rob them.
The suspects tried getting into the car from the back doors, deputies said.
That’s when the father shot at the suspects multiple times from inside the car and the wife drove away…
Anchorage, AK, July 11, 2022 (Alaska’s News Source, Anchorage Daily News)
A man is dead and another has been charged after a shooting that closed Klevin Street between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue Monday night…
Hicks-Lundy said he was at a wake barbecue gathering in the neighborhood when he spotted Justin Austin holding a pistol and acting “like he was looking for trouble,” according to a statement of facts filed with the initial complaint by Anchorage police detective Troy Clarkin. He called 911 and reported what he saw, but police didn’t find the man when they arrived.
Hicks-Lundy said the other man followed him to the gathering and they exchanged words in front of the apartment building before the other man left, according to the document. But then the man and another man — the Austin brothers — “returned to his location and began shooting at him,” Clarkin wrote.
Hicks-Lundy said he tried to run away and fired back at the two men as they shot at him, the complaint states. He fired two shots as he ran down an alley and two or three more in front of a house before circling back to the wake location.
Shells and surveillance video were consistent with Hicks-Lundy’s interview, the detective said.
He told investigators “he was in fear for his life when (he) saw the male with the gun,” Clarkin wrote. “He was in fear that he and his family would get killed or injured when the male started shooting at him.”…
“The person responsible for the shooting has been interviewed by detectives,” police said. “Afterwards he was released, and no charges have been filed. The investigation is ongoing; no further details are available at present time.”
Tim Rockey, “Anchorage police investigating homicide in Russian Jack Park neighborhood,” Alaska’s News Source, July 11, 2022.
Zaz Hollander, “Self-defense motivated fatal gunfire targeting two brothers, shooter tells police,” Anchorage Daily News, July 13, 2022.
Chicago, IL, July 12, 2022 (CWB Chicago)
Prosecutors said the concealed carry holder and his daughter were sitting in their car at McDonald’s on 106th Street near the Indiana state line when a masked man approached them and began yelling around 5:12 p.m.
The masked offender, identified by prosecutors as Castanon, pulled out a gun and fired several shots at the victim’s car, prompting the concealed carry holder to return fire.
Castanon fired more shots toward the car as he ran away, prosecutors said. Cops found him in a nearby residential garage with gunshot wounds to his hand, arm, and foot…
Castanon is charged with aggravated assault by discharging a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle…
Morrow, GA, July 14, 2022 (FOX 5 Atlanta)
The gunmen approached a man in the mall food court around 7p.m. and robbed the victim of his car keys. The gunmen then fled to the parking lot and tried to hijack the victim’s vehicle, but the victim’s friend was inside the vehicle.
Police said the victim confronted the suspects in the parking lot, a fight ensued, and the victim and suspects started shooting at each other…
New Orleans, LA, July 15, 2022 (Uptown Messenger)
Around noon at Thalia Street and South White Street, a 30-year-old woman had walked away from an argument with a man when he began to follow her.
The man produced a gun, and shot at her car. The woman shot back, injuring the gunman…
Memphis, TN, July 15, 2022 (Action News 5)
According to a police report, the victim was walking out of his home to head to work and saw a car coming down the street.
While he was sitting in his truck, the suspect allegedly hopped out of the unknown car with a handgun and pointed it at the victim. The report says the victim then reached for his revolver. The suspect reportedly saw the gun and began firing shots.
The victim told police he fired all five rounds from his revolver noting that he may have struck one of the suspects…
Shyra Sherfield, “Cooper-Young resident, suspect exchange gunfire,” Action News 5, July 15, 2022.
Houston, TX, July 16, 2022 (ABC 13)
At about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, a man was withdrawing cash at an ATM on Westheimer near Gessner when he was approached by a gunman who police said tried to rob him.
Investigators said the intended victim also had a gun and shot the would-be robber. He was pronounced dead at the scene…
St. Louis, MO, July 16, 2022 (FOX 2 Now)
The St. Charles Police Department says a 26-year-old man from St. Louis City on a violent crime spree was shot and killed by another man who was witnessing an armed robbery in progress at the QuikTrip located at 2260 First Capitol Drive.
The witness who shot the suspect told police the had stopped at QuikTrip, used the restroom and made a purchase. The witness was walking back to his vehicle parked in front of the store when he saw a black SUV drive into the parking lot abruptly and stop directly in front of the door without pulling into a parking space.
The witness saw the suspect who was carrying a backpack run into the QuikTrip and turn toward the coffee pot area where the 26-year-old female clerk was standing. The suspect dragged the clerk toward the front counter while she was screaming. The witness saw the suspect holding a knife to her throat.
The witness retrieved his 9mm handgun, entered the store and confronted the suspect. The suspect grabbed his backpack and told the witness, “I have something for you.” The suspect then came from around the counter and approached the witness who then fired several times at the suspect. The suspect fell to the floor. The witness and clerk were not harmed, and both called 911…
Greenwood, IN, July 17, 2022 (FOX 59)
Within 15 seconds of a Greenwood man opening fire inside the Greenwood Park Mall, Elisjsha Dicken was able to step in and prevent further deaths.
Police say Dicken was shopping with his girlfriend Sunday at the mall when he stopped at a cookie counter close to the main walkways of the mall.
When the gunman exited the restroom, beginning his shooting spree, police say what he did was nothing short of heroic.
Armed only with a handgun, police say Dicken engaged the shooter from a distance of perhaps 30 yards. Police say he was very proficient and tactically sound.
Dicken started making his way towards the gunman, motioning for people to leave behind him. The gunman tried to retreat back into the restroom, but Dicken continued on, shooting the suspect until he fell…
Police also confirmed that Dicken was carrying a gun under the constitutional carry law that went into effect July 1. He also had a lifetime gun permit…
Houston, TX, July 18, 2022 (ABC 13)
Houston police said it all started as a domestic violence incident. They said a man and a woman were walking with a baby in the 6800 block of Cullen near Ward Street.
Bystanders told police they saw the man start to assault the woman in the parking lot of the AM Mini Mart.
That’s when a group of men went over to the couple and attacked the man. Investigators said the man doing the assaulting then left, and so did the woman with the baby.
The man came back in a black Chevy Tahoe around 12:40 a.m. Monday and opened fire on the group of people, presumably the same group who attacked him, according to HPD.
A man and a women were both shot in the leg, according to police.
HPD said someone in the group returned fire, and that’s when everyone scattered…
Houston, TX, July 19, 2022 (FOX News)
The Houston Police Department said officers were dispatched to the 8300 block of Park Place Boulevard close to 5:30 p.m. following a shooting. When police arrived, they found a 29-year-old man unresponsive in a crashed vehicle a few blocks from the shooting…
The shooter told police he was sitting in his vehicle when another man approached and initiated a physical dispute, police said.
“At that time, the male in the vehicle fired several shots and struck the male,” a police statement said. “The shooter then exited his vehicle and called 9-1-1.”…
Kansas City, MO, July 19, 2022 (The Kansas City Star)
The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on July 19 at Westlake Ace Hardware, 6201 Independence Ave., in Kansas City’s Sheffield neighborhood on the East Side. At the scene, the alleged machete-wielder was taken to the hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds and the shooter was also hospitalized with a large cut on his left cheek…
During a police interview, the man who shot Cervantes-Guevarra said he and his mother had arrived at the hardware store with a plan to purchase gardening supplies minutes before the tense encounter. Just after they finished parking, he said, Cervantes-Guevarra approached the driver’s side of his car and began staring at him.
The man said he believed Cervantes-Guevarra was going to ask for change. But then, he told police, Cervantes-Guevarra unsheathed a machete from behind his back and struck the driver’s side window, causing it to shatter.
Both the man and his mother were trying to get out through the passenger side door as Cervantes-Guevarra ran around to the other side and started swinging at the mother, they told police. After she was knocked to the ground, the man said he retrieved a firearm from his car and tried to get Cervantes-Guevarra to leave.
He said he was hit with the blade twice — once in the face and once on the shoulder — and then chased. He recalled firing as many as eight gunshots at his attacker’s “lower body to get him to stop” and stopped firing once he fell to the ground, court papers say…
Jennifer Dameron, a spokeswoman for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, said the man who shot Cervantes-Guevarra will not face criminal charges, saying his actions were made in self-defense…
Thackerville, OK, July 21, 2022 (ABC 10)
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said two men — at least one of them armed with a gun — forced their way into Border Buds on U.S. 77 shortly after 9 o’clock and told the clerk they wanted money and marijuana.
“The armed robber fired at the clerk, who then returned fire, hitting the robber and killing him. The second robber left the scene on foot,” the OSBI said in a written statement…
Alexander Porter, “Fatal shooting at Thackerville dispensary,” ABC 10, July 22, 2022.
Billings, MT, July 22, 2022 (KULR-8)
Lt. Matt Lennick with the Billings Police Department told Montana Right Now the first shooting occurred at the Lewis and Clark Inn on First Avenue North July 22 at 3:48 p.m.
According to Lennick, a man took out a knife and lunged at the victim. The victim was allegedly armed with a gun, pulled it out and shot the man who allegedly had the knife…
No one has been arrested or charged at this time…
Atlanta, GA, July 22, 2022 (FOX 5 Atlanta)
Officials say the shooting happened shortly after 2 a.m. at an apartment complex near the 200 block of Greenhaven Drive SE.
Investigators tell FOX 5 right now they believe the woman shot the man in self-defense while he was assaulting her.
According to police, the incident started inside the apartment and that the woman fled to a nearby Publix parking lot before shooting the man in the leg…
Hamden, CT, July 22, 2022 (WFSB)
Hamden Police Officers responded to the parking lot of the Gulf Express gas station, 144 Arch Street, on reports of a shooting…
The victim was inside his car in the parking lot and was approached by two suspects who attempted to rob him.
One of the suspects shot the victim during the robbery.
The victim, who has a CT pistol permit and was armed, returned fire at the suspects…
Beaumont, TX, July 22, 2022 (KBMT)
Beaumont Police responded to the Everest Food Mart located in the 2800 block of Eastex Freeway after receiving a call about a robbery in progress. The call came in shortly after 11:30 p.m…
Officer Morrow told 12News an initial investigation suggests Coleman entered the store and attacked the clerk with a knife, at which point the clerk pulled out a gun and shot him…
Stone Mountain, GA, July 26, 2022 (WSB-TV)
The shooting happened near a Chevron station on Stone Mountain Lithonia Road in Stone Mountain…
She says her daughter was inside the convenience store picking something up when her ex-boyfriend burst into the store and confronted her. Within moments, that argument turned violent when shots rang out.
“He has been stalking her and harassing her for the last couple of months,” she explained. “He saw her car, he tried to attack and rob her, shot her, and she defended herself and shot back.”…
Detroit, MI, July 27, 2022 (WWJ NEWSRADIO 950)
Detroit Police Commander Michael McGinnis said the triple shooting took place at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the 300 block of River Place in the Rivertown District when the gunman started firing a long gun.
The suspect took aim at a man and a woman as they walked near the Rattlesnake Club, in the area of Joseph Campau and Atwater Street, and open fired.
McGuinnis called the attack “unprovoked.”
In response, one of the victims was able to fire back and killed the suspect, McGuinnis said…
Albuquerque, NM, July 27, 2022 (KRQE)
An Albuquerque man is facing charges after shooting at a man involved in his brother’s death. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Adolfo Garcia Wednesday night. His wife told police the two were walking near Artisco and Central in southwest Albuquerque when Garcia screamed, “there he is” and started shooting at a grey pickup truck.
The driver returned fire and hit Garcia. 911 got a call from the driver advising them what happened. Deputies say the driver of the truck was James Castillo, who was interviewed in December as part of a homicide investigation involving Garcia’s brother. They ultimately determined Castillo was defending himself in that case. Garcia is charged with aggravated assault and shooting at a motor vehicle.
Chicago, IL, July 28, 2022 (ABC 7)
A 57-year-old man was inside a residence in the 2000-block of West Oakdale Avenue in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood around 4:46 p.m. when he heard loud noises coming from outside.
The victim then went outside and told police he saw an unknown man attempting to take property from his vehicle that was parked on the street, officials said.
That’s when the offender allegedly pulled out a gun and fired shots at the victim.
The victim, who has a valid FOID/CCL, also pulled out a gun and fired back, police said…
Winston Salem, NC, July 28, 2022 (FOX 8, WXII 12)
Just before 9 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to the Island Brothers Store on Old Walkertown Road, where they found a man who had been shot.
As officers investigated, they determined that the victim had been closing up a neighboring business on Old Walkertown Road when two men entered the business with guns. The two men shot at the victim, hitting him several times.
The worker said that he went to retrieve his own firearm and returned fire at the suspects…
Emily Mikkelsen, “Man shot several times during armed robbery on Old Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem police say,” FOX 8, July 29, 2022.
WXII12.com Web Staff, “Winston-Salem business shootout under investigation, 2 shooters at large, police say,” WXII 12, July 29, 2022.
Chicago, IL, July 29, 2022 (WGN 9)
Just before 8 p.m. on Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 1100 block of East 62nd Street.
Police believe four to five males were attempting to break into a parked car when the owner, a 34-year-old woman, confronted them. CPD said during the confrontation, one of the suspects pointed a gun at the woman.
The woman, who has a concealed carry license, took out her gun and shot a 13-year-old boy, later identified as Dion Young…
Nashville, NC, July 29, 2022 (Rocky Mount Telegram)
A group of people were at Trip City Lounge along Red Road when the suspect, Antonio Vantron Richardson, 31, pulled a gun and shot Ray Latron Richardson, 31, Maj. Eddie Moore of the sheriff’s office said.
A third-party bystander, upon seeing Antonio Richardson shoot Ray Richardson, became afraid for his safety and pulled his own weapon and fired, striking Antonio Richardson, Moore said.
Ray Richardson and Antonio Richardson have no relation to each other, Moore said…
Moore said no charges are expected at this time against the third-party bystander until a conference with the District Attorney’s Office…
Akron, OH, July 30, 2022 (Akron Beacon Journal, WOIO)
An Akron man was charged with three counts of felonious assault after two women were shot in West Akron on Saturday afternoon.
At 4:18 p.m., Akron police responding to a call about a fight in the 200 block of Stoddard Avenue, learned en route that the incident was escalating…
Police said the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the man and at least one of the injured women, who are neighbors. During the altercation, the man produced a handgun and fired shots that struck the victims, police said.
The 23-year-old pulled out a gun and fired back at him. She was not injured…
In the Akron Police body cam video released by the department, you can see Rogers and her Aunt Kayla Holt in a driveway, screaming out in pain after the shooting. A family friend who was not hurt immediately put her hands in the air and handed her gun over to the police, telling officers it was self-defense. She was not charged in the case…
Alan Ashworth, “Man charged with assault in shooting of two women in West Akron neighborhood,” Akron Beacon Journal, July 30, 2022.
Michelle Nicks, “Akron shooting victim talks about on-going feud with neighbor that led to a shootout,” WOIO, August 10, 2022.
Norco, CA, July 31, 2022 (ABC 7)
Dramatic surveillance video captured the moment a Norco liquor store owner used his shotgun to shoot a would-be robber who was armed with a rifle.
Footage shows the armed suspect burst into the business and the owner immediately shoot a single blast from his firearm…
Authorities say the incident happened at Norco Market & Liquor in the 800 block of Sixth Street around 2:47 a.m. Sunday. Four suspects armed with long guns were involved in the attempted robbery and were wearing facial coverings, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department…
