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Lingerie Boutique Co-Owner Kills Brother in Mother’s Defense, Police Rule Shooting Justifiable

Los Angeles — A tragic family dispute escalated into violence earlier this month, resulting in the death of a 61-year-old man at the hands of his younger brother, who was attempting to protect their elderly mother during an altercation at her home. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed that the cause of death was a shotgun wound to the torso and ruled the incident a homicide. The deadly confrontation occurred in the family’s …

Attorney General’s Report Confirms Justifiable Police Actions in Deadly Salina Standoff that Claimed Lives of Two Officers

Syracuse, N.Y. — A state investigation has concluded that police were justified in the fatal shooting of a man who had earlier killed two law enforcement officers, Michael Jensen and Michael Hoosock, in Salina, New York. The New York State Attorney General’s Office, tasked with probing any civilian deaths involving police officers, released a detailed report this Wednesday on the April incident. The case involved Christopher Murphy, 33, who was shot by responding officers after …

Birmingham DA Rules September Package Store Shooting Justifiable, Closes Case as Justified Death

Birmingham, Alabama — A shooting incident from September that resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man at a local package store has been deemed justified by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office, according to Birmingham Police. The determination has shifted the police department’s handling of the case to a justified death investigation. Late on September 20, 2024, police were dispatched to the Third Avenue Package Store located in the 1500 block of 3rd Avenue …

Charlotte Ambush Suspect’s Fatal Shooting Deemed Justifiable by District Attorney

Charlotte, NC — Authorities in Charlotte have concluded that police officers were justified in using lethal force against a suspect who was actively engaging them in an ambush-style attack. This announcement was made following a comprehensive review of the case by the District Attorney’s office, citing self-defense and defense of others as the primary reasons for their decision. The findings stem from a harrowing incident which saw officers responding to what was reported as a …

Deadly Robbery Attempt Ends in Tragedy and Justifiable Homicide: Family Grieves Loss of Glen Brooks

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Family and friends are mourning the loss of Glen Brooks, who tragically passed away after a failed robbery attempt at a gas station. A prayer vigil was held for Brooks, with loved ones reflecting on his life and the events leading up to his death. According to South Bend Police, Brooks entered a gas station armed with a handgun and attempted to rob it. A struggle ensued between Brooks and the …

Houston Grand Jury Clears Man in Justifiable Homicide Case

HOUSTON, Texas – The attorney for the man involved in the shooting at a southwest Houston taqueria, which resulted in the death of an armed robber, expressed satisfaction with the decision made by a Harris County grand jury. Juan L. Guerra, Jr., the shooter’s attorney, stated that the conclusion of the grand jury, in determining the shooting to be justifiable homicide, aligns with the beliefs of both himself and his client. Guerra, in an interview …