SelfDefense

Shooting in Houston Gas Station: Man Claims Self-Defense Against Robbery Attempt

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Houston—A shooting incident in downtown Houston Wednesday evening left one man dead and has raised questions about self-defense. Authorities reported that the shooter remained at the scene and cooperated with police who arrived shortly after the incident. The confrontation occurred around 5:30 p.m. at a gas station parking lot along Main Street, situated between Hadley … Read more

Defense Argument Under Scrutiny as Massachusetts Supreme Court Weighs Self-Defense Claim in Fatal Nail Salon Shooting

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BOSTON — The Supreme Judicial Court convened for an extraordinary special session to review a controversial case involving a fatal shooting at the Holyoke Mall. The court is evaluating whether Kenneth Jose Santana-Rodriguez can successfully claim self-defense after he shot and killed an innocent bystander during a confrontation. The incident in question took place at … Read more

Shooting in North Phoenix Leaves One Dead as Suspected Shooter Claims Self-Defense Amid Ongoing Investigation

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Phoenix, Arizona — A man has been identified as the victim of a shooting incident that left three people injured over the weekend in a north Phoenix apartment complex. The 33-year-old victim, Adrian Andrade, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the altercation, according to local authorities. The incident occurred near the intersection of … Read more

Shooting at Roseland Restaurant Declared Self-Defense as Authorities Opt Not to Charge Shooter

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Authorities in Chicago announced Friday that no murder charges will be filed against an individual involved in a shooting that left two men dead earlier this week. The decision was made following an investigation that determined the shooter acted in self-defense during the incident that occurred at Momty’s Grill in Roseland. The confrontation reportedly began … Read more

Shooting in Little River: Man Dies After Alleged Self-Defense Encounter Leaves Community in Shock

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Miami, Florida — A man is dead following a shooting incident in Little River on Friday afternoon, marking another instance of gun violence in the city. The confrontation occurred shortly after 2 p.m. at the intersection of Northwest 4th Avenue and 71st Street, where authorities arrived to find the victim unconscious. Emergency responders from Miami … Read more

Shooting in Miami’s Little River Leads to Fatality as Self-Defense Claim Emerges

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Miami, Florida — A shooting in the Little River neighborhood on Friday afternoon has left one man dead and police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The shooting occurred around 2:05 p.m., triggering a rapid response from local law enforcement. Authorities reported that the incident took place near Northwest Fourth Avenue and 71st Street. Witnesses … Read more

Shooting: Man Dies in Northwest Miami Incident; Alleged Shooter Claims Self-Defense Amid Ongoing Investigation

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NORTHWEST MIAMI — A man was fatally shot Friday afternoon, and another man was taken into custody at the scene in what police are investigating as a potential case of self-defense. The incident unfolded around 2:05 p.m. near the intersection of Northwest 4th Avenue and 71st Street, where officers responded to alerts from the ShotSpotter … Read more

Shooting Incident Outside Nashville Apartment Leaves One Dead Amid Alleged Self-Defense Claim

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A shooting early Saturday morning outside an apartment complex has left one man dead, prompting an ongoing investigation by Metro Nashville Police. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Jamal Judkins, was reportedly shot by 60-year-old James Green on Tampa Drive shortly before 2 a.m. According to authorities, the incident began with an argument … Read more

Trial of Michael "Buzz" Davis: Self-Defense Claims Emerge in Fatal Gunfight with Jamea Harris’ Boyfriend

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Tuscaloosa, Ala. — The trial of Michael “Buzz” Davis for capital murder resumed Wednesday, with witnesses providing gripping testimony about the events leading up to the death of 23-year-old Jamea Harris. The case centers on a confrontation that erupted during a gunfight involving Davis, Harris, and her boyfriend, Cedric Johnson, who asserts that he acted … Read more

Shooting Incident in Fayetteville Sparks Self-Defense Debate Among Eyewitnesses

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A shooting early Sunday morning at a local condominium complex has raised numerous questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident, as a video capturing the aftermath has gone viral. Eyewitnesses are suggesting that the event may have been an act of self-defense. The shooting occurred around 10:22 a.m. at the Barton’s Landing … Read more