Preparedness
Armed Tobacco Shop Owner Foils Heist, Leads to Thieves’ Downfall
In a potent act of self-defense, a vigilant business owner in Norwalk, California was able to turn the tables on a trio of armed robbers who attempted to loot his tobacco shop Tuesday morning. The owner, who was armed, managed to shoot one of the assailants, leading to a dramatic police chase and eventual arrests.
Classic Tobacco Shop, situated at the intersection of Firestone Blvd. and Studebaker Road, was targeted by the criminals around 9 a.m., as reported by KTLA-TV. However, the trio wasn’t prepared for the owner’s swift and assertive response.
“He was acting in self-defense.”
Contrary to their expectation, the business owner was armed. Reacting to the unfolding events, he opened fire on the invaders, hitting one in the chest.
In a rush to escape the consequences of their failed heist, the robbers attempted to flee in their getaway vehicle, only to find it trapped in the parking lot. The wounded perpetrator was later discovered by law enforcement in a nearby alleyway, where he was then rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, his injuries were too severe, and he was declared dead upon arrival.
The remaining two accomplices didn’t have much luck either. Attempting to lose themselves in a residential area on Elmcroft Avenue near Lakeside Middle School, they were quickly cornered by the police.
“Police responded by setting up a containment area and with the help of a SWAT Team were able to take the two suspects into custody at about 11:30 a.m.”
The school was not in session at the time of the incident. Thankfully, the shop owner remained unharmed throughout this ordeal and confirmed to investigators that his actions were purely in self-defense.
KTLA’s news helicopter captured footage of the aftermath, offering an aerial view of the high-octane law enforcement action. Norwalk, a city with roughly 107,000 residents, is located just 17 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. A typically peaceful neighborhood, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of self-defense and preparedness in any setting.
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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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Lorry
August 12, 2024 at 2:12 pm
Thank God the shop owner was prepared good for him
Herbert Woodbury
August 12, 2024 at 5:51 pm
I wonder how long befor the store owner is in jail for murder. After all, that is commiefornia.
Rae Furtado
August 13, 2024 at 4:38 pm
Having been the victim of an Armed Robbery, for a pack of cigarettes & chewing gum, with the added bonus of a whole $58! I think I did good to just take note of every possible identifying detail, that I could, height weight, hair/eye color, what he was wearing, and what could be changed quickly/easily, etc. During investigation it was discovered that he had been in ervery store on the block and I was the ONLY one working solo that day, lucky me! My hubby was the responding officer and nearly had heart failure when he got the call!