TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida man facing charges of a hate crime for the killing of a gay man at a Tampa dog park is pleading self-defense in hopes of dismissing the charges. Gerald Radford, the defendant, testified in court that he feared for his life when he fatally shot John “Walt” Lay on February … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — In a dramatic turn of events, Gerald Declan Radford, accused of killing John Walter Lay, publicly claimed that the narrative depicting the murder as a hate crime is inaccurate. Radford took the stand in a Tampa courtroom where he provided his version of the events leading up to the fatal shooting … Read more
Las Vegas, NV – A tragic road rage incident on the Las Vegas Strip has resulted in the death of 50-year-old Uber driver Michael Wilmot. The suspect, a 24-year-old woman, remains free while prosecutors carefully assess the case for potential self-defense claims. The fatal shooting took place on Monday, November 25, just after 4 p.m. … Read more
BOLT, W.Va. – A deputy in Bolt, West Virginia, faced a life-threatening situation while responding to a 911 call that led to a fatal encounter with an armed individual on Friday. The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office reported that the deputy was forced to use lethal force in self-defense after being fired upon by the suspect. … Read more
BOLT, West Virginia – In a tragic incident, a West Virginia sheriff’s deputy was forced to use lethal force against an individual who fired at him while responding to a 911 call on Friday. The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, withholding the deceased’s identity, communicated through a Facebook post that next of kin were being informed. … Read more
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA – The Broward Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday that its homicide detectives are looking into a fatal shooting that occurred in Lauderdale Lakes, with the shooter claiming self-defense. The incident took place on Thanksgiving Day, where a 71-year-old man named Hureleyon McLean was tragically killed at an apartment complex in the 2800 … Read more
Anchorage, Alaska – A tragic incident unfolded as Anchorage Police announced the identification of a man found dead in an apartment with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, 35-year-old Krystofer Encabo, was discovered in the aftermath of the violence. In connection to the crime, 18-year-old Santino Figueroa was apprehended by APD on a charge of second-degree … Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada – After a fatal shooting on the Las Vegas Strip involving an Uber driver, experts are weighing in on whether the incident was an act of self-defense. The driver allegedly shot and killed a passenger during an altercation. This incident has sparked debate on the limits of self-defense in cases involving rideshare … Read more
TUCSON, Ariz. – In a recent Pima County court ruling, a 32-year-old man was acquitted of charges in connection to a shooting that took place in August 2021. The defendant, Salvador Ricardo Blancas, was found not guilty of second-degree murder on Thursday after the jury determined that he acted in self-defense. The incident occurred outside … Read more
Basildon, England – A 49-year-old man, Ian Abrahams, recently pleaded guilty to charges of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and assault causing actual bodily harm in Basildon Crown Court. Despite his admissions, Abrahams claimed that the victim had initiated an attack on him earlier in the day, leading to the confrontation. During … Read more