Preparedness
Chicago Resident Foils Luxury Car Theft with Personal Firearm
An Illinois homeowner managed to disrupt a group of armed burglars who were trying to steal his vehicles using his quick thinking and personal firearm, according to local police. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, at the man’s residence on Sheridan road, in the affluent suburb of Winnetka, Chicago.
The homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, spoke to WGN-TV about the alarming experience. He voiced his concern about the current state of the justice system, noting, “There’s a real problem in the justice system.”
The incident began when the burglars infiltrated his home office while he and his family were sound asleep, around 5 a.m. The invaders managed to snatch the keys to his prized vehicles in an attempt to drive them away.
One of the vehicles, a Ferrari, was located behind a gate that proved to be a hurdle for the burglars, while the other vehicle, a Range Rover, was parked in the front driveway.
The sound of his Ferrari roaring to life jolted the homeowner and his wife from their sleep. He darted outside, armed with his gun and shouted at the intruders to halt. When he threatened to shoot, he claimed that he heard gunshots being fired in his direction.
In response, he unloaded approximately seven rounds at the invaders while seeking cover behind a nearby tree.
Police reports state that one suspect managed to escape on foot, while the other two fled in what was presumed to be a silver Audi. At the scene, they discovered dozens of spent bullet casings and dusted the vehicles for potential fingerprints.
According to the homeowner, the burglars wore masks and displayed a calm and organized demeanor. He also disclosed that this was not the first time his home had been targeted, with a similar robbery occurring two years prior.
The local community was left shocked and unsettled by the incident. A nearby resident, Tim Connell, told WGN, “It’s definitely something we’re not used to, very surprising, it’s kinda like we can’t believe it.”
Another local, Kirsten Hertel, chimed in on the situation, placing blame on the justice system: “I think that there’s a real problem in the justice system. Not paying the consequences is really not doing anybody in our society a service.”
The gunfire exchange did not result in any reported injuries, and both vehicles were recovered. At the time of WGN’s report, no descriptions of the suspects were available, and no arrests had been made.
WGN’s coverage of the incident can be viewed on their official YouTube channel. Winnetka, home to approximately 12,600 residents, is one of Chicago’s more affluent suburbs.
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The attorney for the 17-year-old accused of attempting to murder Ricky Pearsall, a first-round draft pick for the 49ers, is challenging the charges. According to the defense, the incident, which occurred during an attempted robbery earlier this month, does not constitute attempted murder.
“It was a rather extended struggle between Mr. Pearsall and my client,” stated public defender Robert Dunlap in an interview with David Lombardi of TheAthletic.com.
“They were really fighting back and forth on the sidewalk. As you might imagine, Mr. Pearsall gets the best of it. He does kind of — I don’t know if you’ve ever wrestled or not — a nice hip toss and throws my client to the ground and ends up on top of him. . . . I think [the video] supports that this is an attempted robbery and not an attempted murder.”
Dunlap also addressed and refuted a report alleging that his client had brought a gun to school.
“My client did not have a gun at school,” Dunlap said. “It’s a false report.”
Despite these arguments, prosecutors have chosen to charge Dunlap’s client with attempted murder. However, they have not yet determined if the young defendant will be tried as an adult.
The next court hearing for this case is scheduled for September 26.
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A son, armed and vigilant, responded to a potential burglary at his mother’s unoccupied home in West Virginia during the early hours of the morning. The encounter ended fatally for the alleged intruder.
Authorities reported that the son, checking on the residence around 3:45 a.m., encountered an individual who turned toward him holding an object.
“Unwise move on the part of the intruder.”
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a male stating he had just shot an intruder at his mother’s Inwood home on Winchester Avenue.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male lying face down with a gunshot wound. Immediate life-saving measures were administered until emergency medical services arrived, but the individual was pronounced dead shortly after.
The deceased was identified as 38-year-old Joshua Boone from Williamsport, Maryland. The sheriff’s office confirmed that Boone’s next of kin had been notified.
The investigation revealed that the son, identified by WDVM-TV as Michael Marshal, had gone to the home after hearing about a possible break-in. Marshal told deputies that Boone turned toward him “with something in his hand,” prompting Marshal to fire his handgun.
Boone was located in the garage of the residence, where the fatal shot occurred.
The Department of Criminal Investigators processed the scene for evidence and is conducting a thorough investigation into the shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be presented to the Berkeley County Prosecutors Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 304-267-7000.
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A tragic incident in Michigan has resulted in a teenage boy facing severe charges after allegedly shooting another teen and fatally wounding the teen’s mother, who was trying to protect her son.
Anthony Deshawn Sneed, 15, is being charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses stemming from the incident that occurred on September 4th in Clinton Township.
The charges against Sneed include felony murder as a juvenile defendant, second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and four counts of felony firearm possession.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the conflict began when Sneed got into a fight with the son of Tanseen Sherrod.
During the altercation, Sneed allegedly stole a handgun from the other teen.
When Sherrod attempted to intervene in hopes of calming the situation, she was tragically shot by Sneed, authorities reported.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the fatal confrontation have not been made public.
The other teen involved in the incident was also shot and sustained critical injuries, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, Sneed fled the scene but turned himself in to Detroit authorities the following day.
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Old Man
June 17, 2024 at 11:31 am
It’s time the system stops protecting the guilty, and persecuting the innocent.
Stan S Gerber2
June 17, 2024 at 12:43 pm
This is what you get when you vote Democrat. Millions of illegals, many committing crimes and some are now part of an organized crime syndicate that target wealthy neighborhoods. Coupled with Soros funded DA’s who are intent on destroying American justice by letting criminals walk free, you get more crime.
Woody
June 17, 2024 at 1:56 pm
It’s too bad he didn’t hit a couple of them with his gunfire. Justice would have been served.
Timothy
June 17, 2024 at 2:58 pm
thugs cannot practice stealing, when they are kept inside of a cage, also known as a JAIL HOUSE. The yankee being harassed by other yankees? no problem. And WHY I do not live “up there”.
Herb
June 17, 2024 at 11:06 pm
Sounds to me leke he needs more range time.