Father Shoots Son He Believed was an Intruder—Why We Don’t Shoot at Shapes, Shadows or Sounds
Earlier this month, a father shot his 17-year-old son with a shotgun inside the family home. The father wasn’t defending himself of another family member against a deadly threat. The father shot the son because he shot before identifying the target. Merced Man Shoots Son — The shooting took place around 2:30 AM inside a […]
Covina, CA-Tragic Christmas Death of Joey Casias
Sometimes noble actions and intentions result in tragic outcomes. Take, for example, this sad story from Covina, California. Time to Reflect — Quite often, we editorialize tragic stories, not to sensationalize them. Instead, in these stories, I hope that the real-life examples teach or remind us that our actions, or failing to act, have consequences. […]
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 […]
Altercation Over Woman Leads to Shooting
Ramona, California – One man is in the hospital recovering after being shot in a dispute over the affections of a woman early Tuesday morning. According to San Diego County Sheriff spokeswoman Lt. Nancy Blanco, deputies were dispatched to a residence located on Pala Street just off state Route 67 to reports of gunfire at […]
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 […]
Party Goes “Sideways” After Man W/ Knife is Shot
Merced County, California – An argument at a party turned lethal after one friend shot another friend who pulled a knife. According to Merced County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) a party was taking place at a ranch on Green House Rd. Saturday night, when an intoxicated Mario Quinonez got into an argument with a woman at […]
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 […]