Posts Tagged ‘self-defense’
Carjackers Shoot Armed Citizen
Joliet, Illinois – A man was shot just before leaving for work on Monday morning by three armed men but was able to defend his life. According to Patch, a resident with a home in the 2700 block of Arches Drive, was just about to get into his car to go to work at around…
Read MoreMother Arrested for Defending Her Life
Decatur, Illinois – Law enforcement officials are holding a mother in jail for defending her life against the father of her child. According to Sgt. Chris Copeland with the Decatur Police Department, officers were dispatched to a report of a gunshot victim arriving at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital at around 6:50 p.m. When police arrived,…
Read MoreConcealed Carrier Shot Intervening in Robbery
Chicago, Illinois – A concealed carry permit holder was shot and killed Saturday night when he intervened in a robbery. According to Chicago Police Department, at around 7:15 p.m., two masked men approached 43-year-old Derrick Gholston where he was working in his food truck and flashed a pistol. The men demanded his valuables, and Gholston…
Read MoreMan Said He Thought Cop was a Burglar When He fired
Peoria, Illinois – A man was arrested on Sunday September 1st after police say he fired at officers. The suspect says he didn’t realize the person he thought was a burglar was, in reality, a police officer. According to Peoria Police Department (PPD), officers were dispatched to the 300 block of East Virginia St. for…
Read MoreHomeowner Fires at Stepson Burglar
Peoria County, Illinois – A 68-year-old resident of Rittman called police to report that he had fired at an intruder who broke into his home Wednesday morning and said he thinks he knows who it was. “I just shot an intruder in my house. I need a squad,” the homeowner said, adding that the suspect…
Read More5 Teens Charged with Murder After Boy Shot
Chicago, Illinois – 5 teens have been charged in the death of a sixth after he was shot and killed while attempting to steal a car. Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies responded to a call in the 17600 block of West Edwards Rd. at around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday morning. Deputies dispatched to the call…
Read MoreFire Fighter Charged in CCW Shooting
A fire fighter working for Merrionette Park was charged with felony reckless discharge of a firearm after shooting his legally concealed pistol during what he claims was self-defense situation. According to Patch, Cook County Judge, John Mahoney, released 30-year-old Jeremy Bruno on $10,000 bail and had the public servant placed in an electronic monitoring device…
Read MoreCarjacker Shot and Killed In Chicago
A man was shot and killed attempting to steal a BMW near Ida B. Wells Dr. and State St. at around 0430 a.m. Friday. The owner of a 2015 BMW told detectives a Volkswagen rear-ended him. The man first got out to look at the damage, then returned to the car for his cell phone.…
Read MoreArmed Citizen Fights to Get Job Back After Shooting Ruled Justified
50-year-old Billy Cowart was found to be acting in self defense for the shooting of 2 coworkers in June of 2016 in the United Auto Workers 551 parking lot. Cowart, who is a licensed concealed carrier and a veteran with “extensive combat training,” was immediately arrested and charged with attempted murder. Cowart was then…
Read MoreSurrender Your Conceal Carry License or Risk Arrest
Concealed carry permit holders in Illinois are receiving letters informing them to turn in their permits immediately, or face arrest. Ken Cook, who has carried concealed since 2014, told Jenise Rebholz, a reporter from Heart of Illinois ABC: “The letter stated you have to surrender your conceal carry license within 48 hours or risk the…
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