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Star Gazette, Elmira, N.Y., 11/11/04
State: NY
American Rifleman Issue: 11/1/2004
When a Windham Township, Penn., homeowner woke up and discovered a burglar in his home, he acted quickly. The homeowner grabbed a gun, and, when confronted by the intruder, shot him. The wounded man fled, but was later found by police at a local hospital.
Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Tex., 11/29/04
State: TX
American Rifleman Issue: 11/1/2004
Seeing an armed man enter the Dallas, Tex., gas station that had been the scene of prior robberies, a station attendant reacted quickly, retrieving a gun. When the would-be robber aimed his gun at him, the employee shot first, wounding his assailant in the side. Police took the wounded suspect into custody, and believe that he may have been responsible for several other robberies over the past month.
Texarkana Gazette, Texarkana, Tex., 8/17/04
State: TX
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
When a Bowie County, Tex., homeowner pulled into the driveway of his home, he caught four burglars red-handed. One of the burglars went outside, and tried to pull a gun, but the homeowner drew a gun he kept in his truck and fired first. The four burglars fled.
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, MS, 07/27/04
State: MS
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
A young man was coming out of a bedroom in his grandmother's house in Gulfport, Miss., when he encountered two men who had entered the home. One of the intruders struck the young man on the head. As the victim fell, he grabbed a gun that was hidden under the bed and began firing at the two men, who then fled in a gray Oldsmobile. No one was injured at the house, but at least one victim of the home invasion had been tied up with duct tape, according to police at the scene.
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA, 07/09/04
State: WA
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
Lisa Hansen awoke one morning to the sounds of someone moving around inside her house. Then someone ran up her stairs and attempted to open her bedroom door. "I waited to listen to see how many footsteps I heard," Hansen said. Deciding there was only one intruder, Hansen grabbed her cell phone and reached for a gun she keeps under her bed. She ran out of the room, confronted the burglar and held him at gunpoint until police arrived. The would-be burglar turned out to be a teenager who lives in the neighborhood and had previously done some lawn work for Hansen. The teen said he had entered her home only because he saw a man in there, but Hansen did not believe the explanation. Police later discovered a checkbook belonging to Hansen's cousin in the boy's pocket.
The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA, 07/12/04
State: CA
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
A Pacific Beach, Calif., resident heard someone breaking into his home at 1:52 a.m. Fearing for his wife and young child's safety, the homeowner retrieved a gun and fired at the intruder, who suffered a wound to his ankle and fled the scene. Police apprehended the suspect, took him for medical treatment and then to jail.
Washington Times, Washington, D.C., 10/13/04
State: AL
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
A homeowner in Shelby, Ala., found four men breaking into his home, so he retrieved a gun, fired and wounded one man. The four burglars fled, and the wounded suspect was later taken to a hospital, where he was taken into custody. It was later learned the man was one of four inmates who had escaped from a Georgia prison.
Santa Fe New Mexican, Santa Fe, N.M., 10/11/04
State: NM
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
When a Rio Rancho, N.M., homeowner spotted a prowler outside his home, he got a gun and went to investigate. He followed the intruder to the back yard, where the man fired a gun at him. The homeowner returned fire, killing the assailant.
The Trentonian, Trenton, N.J., 9/25/04
State: NJ
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
When an argument outside aTrenton, N.J., lounge escalated with one man pulling a retired police officer Earl Hill drew his 9 mm Glock he had a permit to carry, and ordered the man to drop his gun. When he refused, Hill fired, wounding the assailant and forcing him to flee. The suspect was later arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Mo., 8/25/04
State: MO
American Rifleman Issue: 9/1/2004
A St. Louis, Mo., homeowner retrieved a handgun before answering an early morning knock on his back door. A man standing outside first asked for gasoline, then forced his way in, shocking the resident with an electric stun gun. The homeowner fired one shot, fatally wounding the assailant. Police said the shooting was apparently justified.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, N.Y., 8/2/04
State: NY
American Rifleman Issue: 9/1/2004
When his wife alerted him that two armed robbers had carried out a robbery in the area, a Webster, N.Y., homeowner armed himself with his .45-caliber handgun. When one of the robbers tried to get in the home, the resident surprised him and held him at gun point until police arrived. The robber's accomplice was later arrested.
Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids, Mich., 7/7/04
State: MI
American Rifleman Issue: 9/1/2004
When a man walked into Leon Moody's Grand Rapids, Mich., store and pointed a gun in his face, and demanded money, Moody did not comply. He drew his own gun and fired, hitting the robber in the arm. The man fled, but was arrested within an hour as he sought treatment for his wound.
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Va., 7/23/04
State: VA
American Rifleman Issue: 9/1/2004
David Lee Gammon awoke to a car smashing into the porch of his Pittsylvania, Va., home at two in the morning. He retrieved a gun just as three armed intruders broke in and started shooting at him. Gammon returned fire, forcing the intruders to flee. One of them was later found dead of a gunshot wound, and a second was arrested by police.
Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, WY, 04/24/04
State: WY
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
When they heard two fugitives were on the loose in their Paradise Valley, Wyoming, neighborhood, Eugene Summers and his stepson, Bobby Allison, armed themselves with a shovel and a gun and took a look around Summers' property. They discovered the two men hiding under a tarp in Summers' shop. One of the crooks snatched a crowbar off the wall and swung it at Summers, who responded by hitting the man in the head with his gun. When the accomplice approached Summers' stepson, Allison whacked him with his shovel. "They minded a lot better after that," Summers reported. Police arrived soon after and led the pair of criminals away in handcuffs. The men, identified as Christopher Sylvester and Joel Schott, were charged with buying and receiving stolen property and criminal entry.
The Blade, Toledo, OH, 05/18/04
State: OH
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
During the entire robbery, Habib Howard focused on the gun pointed at him. The intruder had entered Howard's Carryout just moments before, walked to the back, picked up a 12-pack of beer, and brought it to the cash register where Howard had just relieved a female employee. Before Howard could ask for an ID required to purchase the beer, the man drew a handgun, pointed it at Howard, and demanded money. Howard complied, opening the cash register and trying to back away. The robber demanded Howard place the money on the counter. Again he complied and then stepped back. As he took the money and began backing out of the store, the robber raised his gun. Howard responded by drawing his own gun and shooting the gunman, who fled the store. The gunman and an accomplice, identified as Jose Custodia-Mota and Alberto Martinez, respectively, were apprehended and charged with aggravated robbery.
Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME, 06/21/04
State: ME
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Shop Rite clerk Abdrab Ashishi was preparing to close the convenience store for the night when a man dressed in black and wearing a white Halloween mask moved behind the counter. The masquerader, later identified as career criminal David Billups, pointed what appeared to be a gun at Ashishi, who retrieved a handgun and fired several shots at Billups, killing him. Hamilton County prosecutor Mike Allen commented that Ashishi was within his rights. "He did what he had the legal right to do: He got his weapon and fired," said Allen.
The Register-Guard, Eugene, OR, 06/25/04
State: OR
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Three people in a black Cadillac pulled into the Fuel-N-Go in Coburg, Oregon, about 11:35 p.m. One man got out of the vehicle and entered the convenience store. Motioning as though he had a gun in his sweatshirt, he demanded money from the store clerk, who gave him about $200 in cash. Apparently dissatisfied, the robber threatened to kill her. The clerk then drew her own gun, and the man ran out to the parking lot where he fought with a male attendant. Meanwhile, the clerk followed the thug outside and, when he motioned again to indicate he was armed, she fired a shot that blew out the Cadillac's back window. The robber then jumped into the car, and the threesome took off as remnants of their ill-gotten gains floated through the air. Two men and a woman surrendered to a police canine unit soon after. Knives were seized during their arrest, and the three faced first-degree robbery charges.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, GA, 06/21/04
State: GA
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
A man attempting to carjack a Cadillac DeVille from a gas station was shot and killed by the car owner. Brian Dean told DeKalb County, Georgia, police that when he stopped at a gas station on Glenwood Road about 3 a.m., an armed man approached and attempted to steal his car. Dean drew his own gun and shot the would-be carjacker, later identified as Banarrek Von Clayton, in the leg. Von Clayton managed to drive a short distance in the Cadillac, but succumbed to his wounds and crashed into a utility pole a few feet away.
The Town Talk, Alexandria, LA, 06/21/04
State: LA
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Samuel 'Lucky' Parker didn't live up to his name when he was shot and killed during a store robbery -- his second of the night. Parker had robbed a Texaco station just a half hour before entering the Sunrise Mart. Near closing time, Tamer Abdulwahab and his cousin, Abdulwahab Zeidan, were standing at the counter. Parker entered wearing dark clothing, a face mask, and a single glove. Abdulwahab thought it was some sort of prank until the masked man pulled a gun, aimed it at his cousin, and demanded money. Abdulwahab slipped out of sight long enough to draw his own gun and point it at Parker. Zeidan had been frozen behind the register, but when Parker cocked his gun, Zeidan slipped and fell. Parker then fired several shots, which hit the cash register just above Zeidan's head. Abdulwahab fired at Parker, striking him twice. Realizing his luck had run out, Parker fled the store. Authorities later found his body in a nearby ditch. Neither cousin was injured, and when police recovered Parker's pistol, they found it had jammed after he fired five rounds. "He was shooting at my cousin, my blood," said Abdulwahab. "We are lucky to be here."
The Town Talk, Alexandria, La., 6/21/04
State: LA
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Tamer Abdulwahab and his cousin, Abdulwahab Zeidan, were at the counter of the Alexandria, La., convenience store where they work when a man came in and pulled out a gun. Abdulwahab stepped out of sight and drew his gun. When the man fired at Zeidan, Abdulwahab returned fire, striking the would-be robber twice. The fatally wounded suspect fled.
The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, Calif., 7/31/04
State: CA
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
When two gunmen accosted a resident near his Indio, Calif., home, and shot him in the leg, they quickly had the tables turned on them. A housemate returned fire with a gun of his own, wounding one of the gunmen, and sending both fleeing. Responding officers later arrested the suspects after a brief car chase.
Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Ut., 8/6/04
State: UT
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
A Salt Lake City, Utah, homeowner noticed that the pet door in his front door was being used by something other than a pet, and quickly reacted. He retrieved a gun and fired one shot, wounding the intruder, who soon was taken into custody.
Polk County News-Chief, Polk County, Fla., 8/11/04
State: FL
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Two armed robbers thought that because a woman was behind the counter of a Lake Alfred, Fla., store, it would be an easy heist. Instead, Judy Foster reacted to their demand of money from a clerk by retrieving her gun and firing three shots, fatally wounding one of the suspects. The other suspect was later arrested and charged with attempted robbery and second-degree murder.
Birmingham News, Birmingham, Ala., 8/7/04
State: AL
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
A robber armed with a fake gun found out he picked the wrong victim in a Birmingham, Ala., hotel. Instead of complying with the thief's demands, the would-be victim drew a real gun. The robber fled, but was soon captured by police.
Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Ind., 8/15/04
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Maurico Trujillo was working in his father's Castleton, Ind., grocery store when two armed robbers entered. After one of the robbers told his partner to shoot Trujillo, the clerk retrieved his own gun, and in an exchange of gunfire, killed one of the robbers. Police said Trujillo would not face charges, because he apparently acted in self-defense.
The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, IN, 4/4/04
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 7/1/2004
George Finch, 75, was sleeping in his recliner when he heard the sounds of glass breaking. Someone had broken a back window and was now entering his home. Finch then got his gun and encountered the interloper in his kitchen. "He stepped into the kitchen and he [the intruder] was right there. My dad told him to stop," Finch's daughter, Debbie Skaggs, recalls her father telling her. Finch told her the man 'just kept coming' so he fired one shot, hitting the would-be thief in the leg. The wounded man, later identified by police as Kevin Richardson, made his escape through the same window he had entered, ran a short distance and collapsed. Richardson, who died shortly thereafter, had a history of theft, trespass and prostitution arrests.
Detroit Free Press, Detroit, MI, 4/29/04
State: MI
American Rifleman Issue: 7/1/2004
Barbara Holland closed her used car lot for the day and drove home. She had checked to make sure the handgun she has carried since 1992 was loaded after a strange encounter at the car lot left her feeling uneasy. Holland pulled the car into the driveway and, as she entered her side door, Holland bent down to retrieve something she had dropped. Suddenly a man armed with a gun came rushing at her. Holland tried to slam her door on him, but the man shoved the door open and Holland fell back on her landing. Lying on her back, Holland snatched her pistol from its holster, ready to protect herself and her 15-year-old daughter who was home at the time. Her assailant's glare changed. "He looked surprised," she says. Holland recalls firing three times, but authorities later confirmed six shots. Police identified Holland's attacker, who died at the scene, as an ex-con named Clabe Hunt.
Mobile Register, Mobile, AL, 4/14/04
State: Al
American Rifleman Issue: 7/1/2004
Ronnie Breland and his son, Joshua, drove out to some property the family owned after a neighbor warned them that trespassers had been seen in the area. Breland drove a pickup truck, and his son rode beside him, armed with a 9 mm pistol. Breland discovered two men standing by a truck hidden in some trees. As the Brelands approached the trespassers, one man crawled deeper into the woods as the other raised his arm, holding a gun in his hand. Joshua Breland raised his gun in response. When his father yelled to the interloper, "Hit the ground or you're dead," the younger Breland said the man hit the dirt immediately, and the other man crawled back out of the woods on his belly. "I held them at gunpoint while my dad duct-taped their hands and feet," Joshua said. "Duct tape was all we had." Mobile County Sheriff's Department deputies picked up the two men, charging them with manufacturing methamphetamine and second-degree criminal trespass.
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash., 7/9/04
State: WA
American Rifleman Issue: 7/1/2004
When Lisa Hansen woke up to the sounds of strange footsteps in her Spokane Valley, Wash., home, she kept her cool. After ascertaining that there was only one intruder, she retrieved her cell phone and a gun and confronted the burglar, holding him for police with the assistance of a neighbor, who was an off-duty sheriff's deputy.
Jefferson Post, West Jefferson, NC, 02/17/04
State: NC
American Rifleman Issue: 6/1/2004
Paul Ham and his son, Jimmy, entered a mobile home on their property to repair a water leak for tenant Kevin Clark. As they walked in, the Hams encountered a couple staying with Clark, William and Kristina Tuell. William Tuell immediately began shooting at the Hams, hitting the elder Ham in the head and shooting Jimmy Ham in the face. Both Hams then ran for their house, with Tuell and his wife on their heels. The attack continued in the Hams' home as Tuell and his wife attempted to shoot the entire Ham family. Kristina Tuell was wrestled to the ground by Ham's daughter, Sherry, but managed to escape. Though wounded, Jimmy Ham finally managed to secure a gun and kill Tuell with one shot. Kristina Tuell was later arrested after a massive manhunt and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
The Salinas Californian, Salinas, CA, 03/23/04
State: CA
American Rifleman Issue: 6/1/2004
Two men and one woman broke into the apartment of a 20-year-old college student at 5:48 a.m. One invader was armed with a pellet gun, and the three overpowered the resident and tied him up. As the intruders began to ransack the apartment, the student was able to free himself and get hold of his handgun. He fired three shots, hitting one of the burglars in the chest, and then ran from the apartment and called for help. Police discovered the body of one suspect, identified as Juan Herrera, on the stairs leading to the apartment. The other two suspects had not been apprehended.
(this material is (Copyright 2007, National Rifle Association of America, Institute for Legislative Action. This may be reproduced. It may not be reproduced for commercial purposes. )
Star Gazette, Elmira, N.Y., 11/11/04
State: NY
American Rifleman Issue: 11/1/2004
When a Windham Township, Penn., homeowner woke up and discovered a burglar in his home, he acted quickly. The homeowner grabbed a gun, and, when confronted by the intruder, shot him. The wounded man fled, but was later found by police at a local hospital.
Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Tex., 11/29/04
State: TX
American Rifleman Issue: 11/1/2004
Seeing an armed man enter the Dallas, Tex., gas station that had been the scene of prior robberies, a station attendant reacted quickly, retrieving a gun. When the would-be robber aimed his gun at him, the employee shot first, wounding his assailant in the side. Police took the wounded suspect into custody, and believe that he may have been responsible for several other robberies over the past month.
Texarkana Gazette, Texarkana, Tex., 8/17/04
State: TX
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
When a Bowie County, Tex., homeowner pulled into the driveway of his home, he caught four burglars red-handed. One of the burglars went outside, and tried to pull a gun, but the homeowner drew a gun he kept in his truck and fired first. The four burglars fled.
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, MS, 07/27/04
State: MS
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
A young man was coming out of a bedroom in his grandmother's house in Gulfport, Miss., when he encountered two men who had entered the home. One of the intruders struck the young man on the head. As the victim fell, he grabbed a gun that was hidden under the bed and began firing at the two men, who then fled in a gray Oldsmobile. No one was injured at the house, but at least one victim of the home invasion had been tied up with duct tape, according to police at the scene.
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA, 07/09/04
State: WA
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
Lisa Hansen awoke one morning to the sounds of someone moving around inside her house. Then someone ran up her stairs and attempted to open her bedroom door. "I waited to listen to see how many footsteps I heard," Hansen said. Deciding there was only one intruder, Hansen grabbed her cell phone and reached for a gun she keeps under her bed. She ran out of the room, confronted the burglar and held him at gunpoint until police arrived. The would-be burglar turned out to be a teenager who lives in the neighborhood and had previously done some lawn work for Hansen. The teen said he had entered her home only because he saw a man in there, but Hansen did not believe the explanation. Police later discovered a checkbook belonging to Hansen's cousin in the boy's pocket.
The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA, 07/12/04
State: CA
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
A Pacific Beach, Calif., resident heard someone breaking into his home at 1:52 a.m. Fearing for his wife and young child's safety, the homeowner retrieved a gun and fired at the intruder, who suffered a wound to his ankle and fled the scene. Police apprehended the suspect, took him for medical treatment and then to jail.
Washington Times, Washington, D.C., 10/13/04
State: AL
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
A homeowner in Shelby, Ala., found four men breaking into his home, so he retrieved a gun, fired and wounded one man. The four burglars fled, and the wounded suspect was later taken to a hospital, where he was taken into custody. It was later learned the man was one of four inmates who had escaped from a Georgia prison.
Santa Fe New Mexican, Santa Fe, N.M., 10/11/04
State: NM
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
When a Rio Rancho, N.M., homeowner spotted a prowler outside his home, he got a gun and went to investigate. He followed the intruder to the back yard, where the man fired a gun at him. The homeowner returned fire, killing the assailant.
The Trentonian, Trenton, N.J., 9/25/04
State: NJ
American Rifleman Issue: 10/1/2004
When an argument outside aTrenton, N.J., lounge escalated with one man pulling a retired police officer Earl Hill drew his 9 mm Glock he had a permit to carry, and ordered the man to drop his gun. When he refused, Hill fired, wounding the assailant and forcing him to flee. The suspect was later arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Mo., 8/25/04
State: MO
American Rifleman Issue: 9/1/2004
A St. Louis, Mo., homeowner retrieved a handgun before answering an early morning knock on his back door. A man standing outside first asked for gasoline, then forced his way in, shocking the resident with an electric stun gun. The homeowner fired one shot, fatally wounding the assailant. Police said the shooting was apparently justified.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, N.Y., 8/2/04
State: NY
American Rifleman Issue: 9/1/2004
When his wife alerted him that two armed robbers had carried out a robbery in the area, a Webster, N.Y., homeowner armed himself with his .45-caliber handgun. When one of the robbers tried to get in the home, the resident surprised him and held him at gun point until police arrived. The robber's accomplice was later arrested.
Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids, Mich., 7/7/04
State: MI
American Rifleman Issue: 9/1/2004
When a man walked into Leon Moody's Grand Rapids, Mich., store and pointed a gun in his face, and demanded money, Moody did not comply. He drew his own gun and fired, hitting the robber in the arm. The man fled, but was arrested within an hour as he sought treatment for his wound.
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Va., 7/23/04
State: VA
American Rifleman Issue: 9/1/2004
David Lee Gammon awoke to a car smashing into the porch of his Pittsylvania, Va., home at two in the morning. He retrieved a gun just as three armed intruders broke in and started shooting at him. Gammon returned fire, forcing the intruders to flee. One of them was later found dead of a gunshot wound, and a second was arrested by police.
Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, WY, 04/24/04
State: WY
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
When they heard two fugitives were on the loose in their Paradise Valley, Wyoming, neighborhood, Eugene Summers and his stepson, Bobby Allison, armed themselves with a shovel and a gun and took a look around Summers' property. They discovered the two men hiding under a tarp in Summers' shop. One of the crooks snatched a crowbar off the wall and swung it at Summers, who responded by hitting the man in the head with his gun. When the accomplice approached Summers' stepson, Allison whacked him with his shovel. "They minded a lot better after that," Summers reported. Police arrived soon after and led the pair of criminals away in handcuffs. The men, identified as Christopher Sylvester and Joel Schott, were charged with buying and receiving stolen property and criminal entry.
The Blade, Toledo, OH, 05/18/04
State: OH
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
During the entire robbery, Habib Howard focused on the gun pointed at him. The intruder had entered Howard's Carryout just moments before, walked to the back, picked up a 12-pack of beer, and brought it to the cash register where Howard had just relieved a female employee. Before Howard could ask for an ID required to purchase the beer, the man drew a handgun, pointed it at Howard, and demanded money. Howard complied, opening the cash register and trying to back away. The robber demanded Howard place the money on the counter. Again he complied and then stepped back. As he took the money and began backing out of the store, the robber raised his gun. Howard responded by drawing his own gun and shooting the gunman, who fled the store. The gunman and an accomplice, identified as Jose Custodia-Mota and Alberto Martinez, respectively, were apprehended and charged with aggravated robbery.
Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME, 06/21/04
State: ME
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Shop Rite clerk Abdrab Ashishi was preparing to close the convenience store for the night when a man dressed in black and wearing a white Halloween mask moved behind the counter. The masquerader, later identified as career criminal David Billups, pointed what appeared to be a gun at Ashishi, who retrieved a handgun and fired several shots at Billups, killing him. Hamilton County prosecutor Mike Allen commented that Ashishi was within his rights. "He did what he had the legal right to do: He got his weapon and fired," said Allen.
The Register-Guard, Eugene, OR, 06/25/04
State: OR
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Three people in a black Cadillac pulled into the Fuel-N-Go in Coburg, Oregon, about 11:35 p.m. One man got out of the vehicle and entered the convenience store. Motioning as though he had a gun in his sweatshirt, he demanded money from the store clerk, who gave him about $200 in cash. Apparently dissatisfied, the robber threatened to kill her. The clerk then drew her own gun, and the man ran out to the parking lot where he fought with a male attendant. Meanwhile, the clerk followed the thug outside and, when he motioned again to indicate he was armed, she fired a shot that blew out the Cadillac's back window. The robber then jumped into the car, and the threesome took off as remnants of their ill-gotten gains floated through the air. Two men and a woman surrendered to a police canine unit soon after. Knives were seized during their arrest, and the three faced first-degree robbery charges.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, GA, 06/21/04
State: GA
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
A man attempting to carjack a Cadillac DeVille from a gas station was shot and killed by the car owner. Brian Dean told DeKalb County, Georgia, police that when he stopped at a gas station on Glenwood Road about 3 a.m., an armed man approached and attempted to steal his car. Dean drew his own gun and shot the would-be carjacker, later identified as Banarrek Von Clayton, in the leg. Von Clayton managed to drive a short distance in the Cadillac, but succumbed to his wounds and crashed into a utility pole a few feet away.
The Town Talk, Alexandria, LA, 06/21/04
State: LA
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Samuel 'Lucky' Parker didn't live up to his name when he was shot and killed during a store robbery -- his second of the night. Parker had robbed a Texaco station just a half hour before entering the Sunrise Mart. Near closing time, Tamer Abdulwahab and his cousin, Abdulwahab Zeidan, were standing at the counter. Parker entered wearing dark clothing, a face mask, and a single glove. Abdulwahab thought it was some sort of prank until the masked man pulled a gun, aimed it at his cousin, and demanded money. Abdulwahab slipped out of sight long enough to draw his own gun and point it at Parker. Zeidan had been frozen behind the register, but when Parker cocked his gun, Zeidan slipped and fell. Parker then fired several shots, which hit the cash register just above Zeidan's head. Abdulwahab fired at Parker, striking him twice. Realizing his luck had run out, Parker fled the store. Authorities later found his body in a nearby ditch. Neither cousin was injured, and when police recovered Parker's pistol, they found it had jammed after he fired five rounds. "He was shooting at my cousin, my blood," said Abdulwahab. "We are lucky to be here."
The Town Talk, Alexandria, La., 6/21/04
State: LA
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Tamer Abdulwahab and his cousin, Abdulwahab Zeidan, were at the counter of the Alexandria, La., convenience store where they work when a man came in and pulled out a gun. Abdulwahab stepped out of sight and drew his gun. When the man fired at Zeidan, Abdulwahab returned fire, striking the would-be robber twice. The fatally wounded suspect fled.
The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, Calif., 7/31/04
State: CA
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
When two gunmen accosted a resident near his Indio, Calif., home, and shot him in the leg, they quickly had the tables turned on them. A housemate returned fire with a gun of his own, wounding one of the gunmen, and sending both fleeing. Responding officers later arrested the suspects after a brief car chase.
Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Ut., 8/6/04
State: UT
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
A Salt Lake City, Utah, homeowner noticed that the pet door in his front door was being used by something other than a pet, and quickly reacted. He retrieved a gun and fired one shot, wounding the intruder, who soon was taken into custody.
Polk County News-Chief, Polk County, Fla., 8/11/04
State: FL
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Two armed robbers thought that because a woman was behind the counter of a Lake Alfred, Fla., store, it would be an easy heist. Instead, Judy Foster reacted to their demand of money from a clerk by retrieving her gun and firing three shots, fatally wounding one of the suspects. The other suspect was later arrested and charged with attempted robbery and second-degree murder.
Birmingham News, Birmingham, Ala., 8/7/04
State: AL
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
A robber armed with a fake gun found out he picked the wrong victim in a Birmingham, Ala., hotel. Instead of complying with the thief's demands, the would-be victim drew a real gun. The robber fled, but was soon captured by police.
Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Ind., 8/15/04
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 8/1/2004
Maurico Trujillo was working in his father's Castleton, Ind., grocery store when two armed robbers entered. After one of the robbers told his partner to shoot Trujillo, the clerk retrieved his own gun, and in an exchange of gunfire, killed one of the robbers. Police said Trujillo would not face charges, because he apparently acted in self-defense.
The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, IN, 4/4/04
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 7/1/2004
George Finch, 75, was sleeping in his recliner when he heard the sounds of glass breaking. Someone had broken a back window and was now entering his home. Finch then got his gun and encountered the interloper in his kitchen. "He stepped into the kitchen and he [the intruder] was right there. My dad told him to stop," Finch's daughter, Debbie Skaggs, recalls her father telling her. Finch told her the man 'just kept coming' so he fired one shot, hitting the would-be thief in the leg. The wounded man, later identified by police as Kevin Richardson, made his escape through the same window he had entered, ran a short distance and collapsed. Richardson, who died shortly thereafter, had a history of theft, trespass and prostitution arrests.
Detroit Free Press, Detroit, MI, 4/29/04
State: MI
American Rifleman Issue: 7/1/2004
Barbara Holland closed her used car lot for the day and drove home. She had checked to make sure the handgun she has carried since 1992 was loaded after a strange encounter at the car lot left her feeling uneasy. Holland pulled the car into the driveway and, as she entered her side door, Holland bent down to retrieve something she had dropped. Suddenly a man armed with a gun came rushing at her. Holland tried to slam her door on him, but the man shoved the door open and Holland fell back on her landing. Lying on her back, Holland snatched her pistol from its holster, ready to protect herself and her 15-year-old daughter who was home at the time. Her assailant's glare changed. "He looked surprised," she says. Holland recalls firing three times, but authorities later confirmed six shots. Police identified Holland's attacker, who died at the scene, as an ex-con named Clabe Hunt.
Mobile Register, Mobile, AL, 4/14/04
State: Al
American Rifleman Issue: 7/1/2004
Ronnie Breland and his son, Joshua, drove out to some property the family owned after a neighbor warned them that trespassers had been seen in the area. Breland drove a pickup truck, and his son rode beside him, armed with a 9 mm pistol. Breland discovered two men standing by a truck hidden in some trees. As the Brelands approached the trespassers, one man crawled deeper into the woods as the other raised his arm, holding a gun in his hand. Joshua Breland raised his gun in response. When his father yelled to the interloper, "Hit the ground or you're dead," the younger Breland said the man hit the dirt immediately, and the other man crawled back out of the woods on his belly. "I held them at gunpoint while my dad duct-taped their hands and feet," Joshua said. "Duct tape was all we had." Mobile County Sheriff's Department deputies picked up the two men, charging them with manufacturing methamphetamine and second-degree criminal trespass.
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash., 7/9/04
State: WA
American Rifleman Issue: 7/1/2004
When Lisa Hansen woke up to the sounds of strange footsteps in her Spokane Valley, Wash., home, she kept her cool. After ascertaining that there was only one intruder, she retrieved her cell phone and a gun and confronted the burglar, holding him for police with the assistance of a neighbor, who was an off-duty sheriff's deputy.
Jefferson Post, West Jefferson, NC, 02/17/04
State: NC
American Rifleman Issue: 6/1/2004
Paul Ham and his son, Jimmy, entered a mobile home on their property to repair a water leak for tenant Kevin Clark. As they walked in, the Hams encountered a couple staying with Clark, William and Kristina Tuell. William Tuell immediately began shooting at the Hams, hitting the elder Ham in the head and shooting Jimmy Ham in the face. Both Hams then ran for their house, with Tuell and his wife on their heels. The attack continued in the Hams' home as Tuell and his wife attempted to shoot the entire Ham family. Kristina Tuell was wrestled to the ground by Ham's daughter, Sherry, but managed to escape. Though wounded, Jimmy Ham finally managed to secure a gun and kill Tuell with one shot. Kristina Tuell was later arrested after a massive manhunt and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
The Salinas Californian, Salinas, CA, 03/23/04
State: CA
American Rifleman Issue: 6/1/2004
Two men and one woman broke into the apartment of a 20-year-old college student at 5:48 a.m. One invader was armed with a pellet gun, and the three overpowered the resident and tied him up. As the intruders began to ransack the apartment, the student was able to free himself and get hold of his handgun. He fired three shots, hitting one of the burglars in the chest, and then ran from the apartment and called for help. Police discovered the body of one suspect, identified as Juan Herrera, on the stairs leading to the apartment. The other two suspects had not been apprehended.
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