Elderly Couple Lives, 1 Home Invader in Critical Condition
The facts of an incident in Cathedral City, California, sound more like what you would find in a Hollywood movie. The incident is a perfect illustration of the castle doctrine. A legal principle existing in every state, in some form. Yes, even in a state like California with many restrictive gun laws, castle doctrine reigns. […]
Attempted Robbery With Replica Gun Gets Teen Shot
Lindsay, California — Lindsay Police responded to a call of an attempted robbery at about 10:40 PM this past Sunday. The store is located in the 700 block of Honolulu Street. A liquor store clerk was confronted by three males in an attempted robbery. One of the males pulled out what looked like a gun, […]
Suspected Gang Members Snatched by Citizens
Fresno, California – One man has been hospitalized after he fired a shotgun at officers in a neighborhood located on Valeria Street near Belmont Avenue Tuesday evening. According to Fresno Police Department, officers attempted a traffic stop on a 2006 Nissan speeding through the area at around 5:30 p.m. Instead of pulling over, however, the […]
Burglar Shot by El Cerrito Homeowner
El Cerrito California, — A burglar was shot trying to enter a home on Cutting Blvd early Saturday morning. According to a news release by El Cerrito Police Captain Robert De La Campa, officers were dispatched to the scene after 911 dispatchers received a call from a homeowner at around 1:00 a.m. that someone was […]
Store Clerk Kills Attacker After Being Pistol-Whipped
Bay Point, California – A convenience store clerk shot and killed a man after being pistol whipped on Sunday night. Video footage released of the attempted robbery shows the store’s employee, 56-year-old Mark Kasprowicz, putting money away with the register open when two masked men wearing hoodies entered the store. Kasprowicz looks up for a […]
Bystander Wounded During Rare Coin Robbery
Oakland, California – An innocent bystander suffered a gunshot wound inside their home from a stray bullet after a robbery at a rare coin store. According to Oakland Police Department (OPD), officers were dispatched to the business located on the 3300 block of Grand Ave. at around 9:45 a.m. The business owner, Charlie Mammoser, told […]
Gun Battle Erupts Between Armed Citizens and Gang Members
Hollywood, California – An armed shop owner stood up against gang members attempting to threaten him out of a large sum of money on Monday. According to Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Frank Preciado, members from a local gang calling themselves “Armenian Power,” had been attempting to extort $100,000 from the owner of Royal Fresh […]
Fresno Lyft Driver Shot Attempting to Defend Himself
Fresno, California – A Lyft driver was seriously injured after being shot by 2-3 men who tried to rob him on Sunday. According to Fresno Police Department (FPD), an unidentified Lyft driver had pulled over to check his phone at around 3 a.m. when he was approached by two men who demanded his valuables. Detectives […]
Off-duty Officer Attacked by Man with a Rock
El Cerrito, California – A man was shot after attacking an off-duty police officer late Sunday night. El Cerrito Police Department (ECPD) reports officers were dispatched to a call of gunfire outside a six-unit building located at Moeser Ln. and Kearney St. at around 10:00 p.m. When officers arrived, they found 44-year-old Tom Vincent Whalen […]
Armored Guard Attacked with Knife
Santa Monica, California—A man was arrested after robbing a security guard near 3rd St. Promenade Friday afternoon. According to Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) a man approached a Brinks Armored Security guard at around 11:15 a.m. and attempted to stab the guard for the money he was carrying. The guard pulled his gun and fired […]