self-defense

Pregnant Woman Shot Multiple Times by Walgreens Employee

Nashville, TN – A pregnant woman was shot several times by an armed Walgreens employee last year after being accused of stealing lipstick, according to a new lawsuit. Travonsha L. Ferguson, 25, was shot on April 12, 2023, in the parking lot of the Walgreens store on Gallatin Road. The incident occurred when the employee aggressively confronted Ferguson and her friend about the alleged theft, resulting in Ferguson spraying the employee with mace in self-defense. …

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Man Convicted of Killing Ex-Wife and Son in Front of Children

Deland, Florida – A man has been convicted for the fatal shooting of his ex-wife and her adult son in front of their young children. Prosecutors in Volusia County revealed that Michael D. Williams, 48, claimed self-defense, but evidence proved otherwise. According to prosecutors, Williams admitted that neither victim had weapons or made verbal threats against him. The tragic incident stemmed from a dispute over electricity usage at the couple’s former residence. The relationship between …

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Suburban Wife Charged with Murder After Blood Stained Gun Found in Purse

PROVO, Utah — A Provo woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after shooting and killing her husband, despite initially claiming self-defense. Melissa Johnson-Fausett, 56, allegedly told police that she shot her husband, Corry Fausett, after he attacked her. However, investigators found evidence to contradict her version of events. Upon responding to Johnson-Fausett’s call on the evening of January 6, police discovered Fausett’s lifeless body in the hallway of their Utah home. Johnson-Fausett …

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Father Kills ‘Erratic Man’ at Park to Protect Young Child

A father of a young child shot and killed a man in self-defense on Sunday afternoon at a local park. The incident happened in Yakima, Washington on Feb 5, at 2:30 pm. Police reported receiving multiple calls regarding the incident at Randall Dog park. The individual that was shot was exhibiting erratic behavior, according to witnesses. The erratic man was later identified as 22-year-old Daniel Ortega; Police say that he “attempted to endanger the life …

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