Preparedness
Armed Driver Fights Back, Turns Tables on Would-Be Robber
Late Sunday evening, a shocking incident unfolded on the streets of Glendale, California. Authorities reported that a 37-year-old man, armed and intent on robbery, approached two individuals sitting in an SUV. The plan took a fatal turn for the worse when the driver, also armed, decided to fight back and shot the would-be robber.
Glendale law enforcement arrived on the scene, in the 200 block of East Dryden Street, shortly after 10:40 p.m. There, they found a man lying in the road, suffering from a gunshot wound.
“If somebody finds themselves in a situation where their life is in danger or someone else’s life is in danger, I as a … community member, as a citizen, would do whatever I could to protect myself and anybody else.”
The man was identified as Edward Mazon by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office on Tuesday. Law enforcement pieced together the events, confirming that Mazon had tried to rob the pair in the SUV. The driver fired his weapon in response to the threat, reportedly shooting Mazon, then subsequently leaving the scene.
Tragically, Mazon was pronounced dead at the scene. The search is on to find the two individuals from the SUV. Contrastingly, they are not being pursued as murder suspects, but rather as victims of attempted robbery.
“Everything’s possible, but at this point, it appears that they are victims.” Sgt. Vahe Abramyan, a spokesperson for the Glendale Police Department, told KNBC.
Witnesses to the shocking incident flooded the 911 line with calls. Over a dozen onlookers watched as paramedics tried desperately to resuscitate Mazon in the middle of Dryden Street near Brand Boulevard.
Resident Terri Robertson described the scene, “I saw the EMT do the chest compressions, like furiously, [I] had no idea what was going on. And then a minute later, they’re covering him with a sheet.”
Robertson expressed support for the victims, stating that in a situation where they were held at gunpoint, it was right to fight back. “I would say they have to, because crime is getting really crazy everywhere.”
Abramyan reiterated this sentiment, stating, “if somebody finds themselves in a situation where their life is in danger or someone else’s life is in danger, I as a… community member, as a citizen, would do whatever I could to protect myself and anybody else. You are responsible ultimately for the actions that you commit, but if it’s a life or death situation, that’s going to be a judgment call on that person.”
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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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An Arizona man has been charged with the murder of his childhood friend after the headless body of Alijah Bradley was discovered in the desert. The remains of the 24-year-old were found near Gila Bend, just days after his family had reported him missing.
Samuel Bush, 23, faces charges of second-degree intentional murder and concealing a body, with the charges being filed on September 4.
Bradley’s family was left puzzled over the motive behind the murder. A relative, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed their confusion to local news outlets KPHO and KTVK, stating, “We honestly don’t know. He was Sam’s best friend. He was Sam’s only friend.”
The family had reported Bradley missing on August 15 after he failed to show up for work and his mother had not heard from him. Bush had initially told the family he was unaware of Bradley’s whereabouts.
Using GPS coordinates, Bradley’s car was tracked to a remote desert location. On August 19, police found both the car and Bradley’s remains.
Authorities revealed that Bradley’s body had been dismembered, and confirmed that all parts of his remains had been recovered. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has yet to comment on a potential motive for the crime.
Bradley’s aunt, Melissa McNeal, shared her sorrow with ABC15, stating, “It’s devastating. He was just beginning his adulthood.” She added, “I don’t feel a relief or anything because – it doesn’t bring him back. It doesn’t fix anything.”
Bradley’s mother, who chose not to be named, committed herself to seeking justice for her son, saying, “I’m committing my life to obtaining justice for my son.”
Bradley was a Northern Arizona University graduate and had recently celebrated his birthday. A fundraising page set up for his family described him as being “known for his free spirit and wild soul.”
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A California family experienced a terrifying ordeal during their Labor Day picnic when their 5-year-old son was attacked by a mountain lion. The incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Tapia Day Use Area of Malibu State Creek Park in Calabasas, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office.
The boy’s family and several other adults and children were enjoying their time when the mountain lion suddenly grabbed the child by the head and began to run.
“Somebody screamed the baby’s name, and his dad started running,” the boy’s aunt recounted.
“The father grabbed the mountain lion with his hands, and he just fought. Then the mountain lion let go.”
The dramatic rescue unfolded in front of about 40 onlookers, some of whom noted that the mountain lion appeared completely unafraid during the attack.
Male mountain lions can weigh up to 150 pounds and measure up to 8 feet in length, making the father’s actions even more heroic.
The boy was promptly airlifted to Northridge Hospital Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. He was released later that Sunday but had to return to the hospital on Monday due to complications involving his eyes.
Upon arrival at the scene, California State Park rangers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers found the mountain lion crouched in a tree near the picnic area.
The animal was deemed a threat to public safety and was euthanized by a ranger.
Wildlife officers collected evidence from the boy’s injuries, including DNA swabs from the bite marks, which were matched to the mountain lion.
“CDFW and State Park officials are thankful that the family is safe, and the child is recovering and no one else was injured,” the CDFW stated.
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Charles
July 25, 2024 at 11:14 am
What’s so ‘tragic’ about the robber being killed? Are you liberal?
Deerslayer7
July 25, 2024 at 12:42 pm
One less Oxygen thief on the planet…
Rod Roberts
July 25, 2024 at 5:34 pm
I’m usually armed also. If someone approached me with a weapon in hand, I would be ready to defend myself.
Timothy
July 25, 2024 at 7:49 pm
Amerika has a thug problem. Those in gov’t. that write laws, are benefitting the thugs “allowed” to commit multiple crimes, while on the street. IT is the taxpayers that are the fools in this equation. Sane people chose to live in a RED, pro-safety, pro-gun state or city. Believe in the right to life.
Terry
July 26, 2024 at 4:52 am
What with the persecution complex AGAINST victims defending them selves against crooks and robbers I can see why victims are leaving the scene. Especially on the LEFT coast and in many New England states. Law enforcement and the Courts scream about vigilantly activities, BUT when the police are actually allowed to do their jobs many courts release the perps with LITTLE or NO punishment and they end up back on the streets attacking citizens again!