SelfDefense

Shooting Investigation Continues in McRae-Helena as No Charges Filed Amid Self-Defense Claim

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McRae-Helena, Ga. — A 21-year-old man was fatally shot on April 18, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Authorities have confirmed that no charges have been filed in connection with the incident as the shooter claims it was an act of self-defense. The victim, identified as Jykerrion Maurice Oliver, was … Read more

Shooting at Lakeland Restaurant Ends in Self-Defense Killing: Man Fires Shots in Defense of Argument

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LAKELAND, Fla. – A dispute at a local restaurant in Lakeland escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving one man dead and another injured, as reported by the Lakeland Police Department. The incident took place at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen on Ariana St. late Thursday night. The conflict arose between Jesse Banks, 28, and Nicholas Lue, … Read more

Escort Dispute Ends in Double Homicide in Salt Lake City – Possible Self-Defense Claim Investigated

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Salt Lake City, Utah – Two men were fatally shot in a downtown Salt Lake hotel early Tuesday during a dispute over payment with an escort, according to local authorities. As of Wednesday, the shooter remained at large, although three individuals had been apprehended in connection with the incident. The incident unfolded just after 12:30 … Read more

Self-Defense Claimed by Lawyer for SC Boy, 13, Facing Murder Charges in Teen’s Killing

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Rock Hill, South Carolina – A 13-year-old boy in South Carolina is facing murder charges in the killing of a teenager, with his lawyer claiming the act may have been in self-defense. The incident has sparked a debate over the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. According to the lawyer representing the young boy, there were … Read more

Shooting at Amazon Warehouse Ruled Justified in Self-Defense

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Indianapolis, Indiana – A fatal shooting at an Amazon warehouse that left Isaac Riley dead on Dec. 13, 2024, has sparked controversy as the shooter will not face charges. The Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office has stated that the shooter, whose identity remains undisclosed, acted in self-defense. The investigation revealed that the tragic event unfolded following … Read more

Shooting at Atlanta Tire Shop Leaves Two Dead: Was Second Shooting in Self-Defense?

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Atlanta, Georgia – Two men tragically lost their lives in a shooting incident at an Atlanta tire shop, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The first victim, 56-year-old Maurice Davis, the owner of the tire shop, was reportedly shot multiple times by a disgruntled employee, according to the Fulton County Medical Officer. A friend … Read more

Teenager Acquitted in Mother’s Murder Trial, Defense Claims Self-Defense and Suicide By Son Theory

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AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA – A Florida teenager accused of the murder of his mother has been acquitted of all charges. The case revolved around the death of Catherine Griffith, who died from a stab wound in September. The teenager, Collin Griffith, claimed that his mother had attacked him with a knife and fell on it accidentally, … Read more

Shooting Suspect in Orland Square Mall Case Plans Self-Defense Argument at Trial

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Orland Park, Illinois – More than six years after a fatal shooting at Orland Square mall in Orland Park, a recent court filing reveals that the accused, Jakharr Williams, plans to argue self-defense in the case. Williams faces charges of murder, attempted first-degree murder, and aggravated battery for the January 21, 2019 incident that resulted … Read more

Shooting Outside Nashville Restaurant Investigated as Self-Defense Situation

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred outside a restaurant in Madison on Saturday morning. The incident involved a confrontation between two individuals in the parking lot of Bar-B-Cutie on Gallatin Pike North, resulting in gunfire around 9 a.m. The Metro Nashville Police Department reported that 50-year-old Richard Trout was rushed … Read more

Shooting in Madison Leaves One Dead, MNPD Probes Self-Defense Claim

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Madison, Tennessee – Authorities are currently investigating a shooting in Madison that tragically resulted in one fatality. The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is looking into a claim of self-defense in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred in a residential area in Madison, and the MNPD has released limited details about the circumstances surrounding … Read more