Preparedness
Chicago Mom Defends Daughter from Intruder with Concealed-Carry Firearm
A mother from Chicago, who holds a concealed-carry license, found herself in a harrowing situation over the weekend when she had to use her firearm to protect her daughter.
The incident occurred at the family’s South Shore apartment late Saturday night. The mother, who requested anonymity, shared her experience with WLS-TV.
“That motherly instincts kick in, so as soon as something happens, it’s like fight or flight,” she explained.
Her 18-year-old daughter had just finished bathing and returned to her bedroom shortly before 11 p.m. when she noticed a man attempting to climb through her window.
“So, I put the towel on, and I run out my room, and I ran right there. I’m like, ‘Yo, somebody’s trying to come through my window.’ So, my mom immediately acted on it,” the daughter recounted to the station.
The mother, a long-time concealed-carry license holder, had never fired her gun until that night.
“He was, like, hanging on her window. I just told him that ‘I have a gun. I’m going to shoot.’ And he just didn’t stop. I fired a warning shot. I didn’t even know that he got hit,” she told WLS.
The police later discovered the 36-year-old suspect on East 69th Street near Oglesby, with a gunshot wound to his leg. He was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in fair condition. Charges against him were pending as of Sunday night.
Both the mother and daughter had some stern words for the intruder.
“Next time you think about coming through somebody’s window, you just remember how that bullet felt,” the daughter warned.
Her mother echoed this sentiment, advising, “Try not to be out here committing crimes, especially trying to come into somebody’s house, because you never know what’s on the other side of that window.”
In the aftermath of the incident, the police confiscated the mother’s firearm.
This event highlights the importance of preparedness and the potential consequences of criminal actions, especially when intruding into someone’s home.
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A Georgia homeowner found herself in an unexpected legal predicament after confronting an alleged squatter in her property. Loletha Hale, who owns a house in Livingston, Georgia, had been dealing with a squatter situation since August, according to her account to WSB-TV. Despite her attempts to resolve the issue, it was Hale who ended up in jail.
Hale’s troubles began when she discovered Sakemeyia Johnson residing in her home with a former tenant. The tenant had previously been evicted, and Johnson initially received a citation for squatting. However, a court later ruled that “Sakemeyia Johnson is not a squatter,” despite Hale’s insistence that Johnson was never a tenant.
On December 9, Hale entered her house to prepare it for a new renter and encountered Johnson once more. Hale claimed that Johnson had “broken the locks” to gain access. She stated, “She just caught up out of nowhere. She had this guy with her, and I locked the door. I locked the screen door, and he forced himself in telling us to get out.”
Despite Hale’s efforts to have Johnson charged with trespassing, it was Hale who was arrested. Police body cam footage captured an officer explaining to Hale that not everyone is as fortunate as she is, saying, “Everybody isn’t as fortunate as you to have a bed.”
Johnson, on the other hand, maintained, “I was written a citation saying I was a squatter. But a judge signed an order saying that I wasn’t a squatter.” The police arrested Hale on charges of executing an illegal eviction and making terroristic threats, as she was heard saying, “leave before I get my gun.”
Hale expressed her disbelief at the situation, stating, “To see that woman walk into my mom’s house while I was in the police car, something is wrong with this picture. Something is inherently wrong with this picture.” She also questioned, “How can she not be squatting when I’ve never had any type of contract relationship with this person.”
Reflecting on her arrest, Hale described the experience as humiliating, saying, “I spent the night on a mat on a concrete floor in deplorable conditions. While this woman, this squatter slept in my home.” She is uncertain when she will be able to return to her property, as she awaits a hearing for Johnson’s appeal, despite Johnson not meeting the statutory requirements for one.
Hale remains in a state of limbo, unsure of when she will regain access to her home, and continues to seek legal resolution to the situation.
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In a startling turn of events in Raleigh, North Carolina, a 17-year-old’s attempt at carjacking quickly unraveled, demonstrating the risks involved when targeting armed citizens. The incident unfolded on a Sunday night, with the young suspect’s plans going awry almost immediately.
The teenager, armed and dangerous, initiated the carjacking in the Red Roof Inn parking lot along Arrow Road. Despite his aggressive approach, the suspect’s aim left much to be desired. “Well, would y’all look at it — a free notice to all wannabe carjackers!” a commenter remarked on social media. The intended victim, a man, emerged unscathed, largely due to the suspect’s poor marksmanship.
Crucially, the victim was not defenseless. He had his own firearm and was prepared to use it. According to police reports, the man returned fire, successfully wounding the teen. The suspect was subsequently transported to a hospital, where he was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
The community’s response to the incident has been supportive of the victim’s actions. “Glad [the] victim was able to defend himself,” one commenter noted, reflecting a broader sentiment of approval for self-defense in such dangerous situations. Another individual expressed satisfaction that the victim fought back, stating, “Glad to see someone fighting back with these punk[s].”
As the investigation continues, charges are pending against the young suspect. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences for those who engage in criminal activities, especially in areas where citizens are armed and ready to protect themselves.
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In the early hours following Christmas Day, a tragic incident unfolded in Madison, Indiana, when a homeowner reportedly shot and killed two intruders. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call at 3:48 a.m. on December 26 from a resident on North Bulldog Drive. The caller, who claimed to have shot two individuals who had broken into his home, brought attention to a situation that has left the community on edge.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the bodies of Dalton Keith Skirvin, 27, and Kaleb Adam Skirvin, 29, both of whom were brothers and residents of Madison. Their past records reveal that Dalton had faced multiple charges related to theft and burglary in 2017 and 2018.
A neighbor, Heather, who resides a few houses away from the scene, described the homeowner as a “friendly guy, never had any issues with him. Sweet neighbor.” Having lived in the area for nearly two decades, Heather emphasized the close-knit nature of the community, noting that everyone knows each other. She also mentioned that she went to school with the Skirvin brothers.
The neighborhood has experienced a series of break-ins recently, with one occurring just days before the fatal shooting at the same residence. Charles Pruitt, who lives across the street, recounted a conversation with the homeowner a few nights prior. “He called me and told me that somebody broke into his garage,” Pruitt shared.
Reflecting on the incident, Pruitt expressed his concerns: “It’s scary. Could have been my house they broke into.” This sentiment resonates with other residents who have chosen to remain off-camera but acknowledge the growing unease due to the recent burglaries.
As the investigation continues, it remains uncertain whether the homeowner will face any charges related to the incident. The community, while grappling with the aftermath, is left to ponder the delicate balance between self-defense and the tragic loss of life.
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Joseph Ohorodnyk aSr
September 14, 2024 at 11:26 am
Why did the police take her firearm from her. She used it to protect her home and daughter.zThey should never have taken from her if she had a concealed carry permit.
JL
September 14, 2024 at 11:58 am
It was WRONG for the police and the news reporter to reveal that the police confiscated her self defense weapon. Now the perp knows she and her daughter may be defenseless. The way the prosecutors are today, he’s probably out on the street already. I hope the mother goes out and obtains another firearm immediately.
Don
September 14, 2024 at 12:32 pm
The race of the bad guys is hardly given unless it’s a white guy. Why?
Carl
September 14, 2024 at 12:46 pm
Why did they take her protection from her? Rediculous!!!!
Harry Balls
September 14, 2024 at 1:13 pm
My home is protected by the Smith and Wesson security company and the Colt 45 security company.Enter at own risk 💪🇺🇸👍
Charles
September 14, 2024 at 1:13 pm
Why did they take her gun? She’s licensed to carry!
Timothy
September 14, 2024 at 1:52 pm
how many obstacles and hoops did she have to negotiate, for the RIGHT to defend herself or her family? And who put them there? GOD says “we” have a “right to life”. Gov’t. can only take it away….. because they are socialist control freaks, that try tp PLAY god
Kathyb
September 14, 2024 at 2:17 pm
Appears to be a black family. Good for her to keep a gun. All races deserve to be able to defend their families and themselves. They better give her gun back to her, quickly. It is a legal gun and she had CCL.
Carol Lee Magers
September 14, 2024 at 2:28 pm
Return her gun for protection! That’s ridiculous that a
Person can’t protect themselves. I support the police, but use some common sense. What were her alternatives? Let him in & possibly have something bad happen to the daughter or mother?
DeWayne Haddock
September 14, 2024 at 2:29 pm
I don’t know what is more disturbing…the fact the police took her gun or that you told the world that they did!
Mary Cihlar
September 14, 2024 at 2:47 pm
So she was legal and then they took her fire-arm away. Why was that ???
CPO Bill
September 14, 2024 at 2:56 pm
Lawful weapon owner protecting her daughter and the buffoon cops take her protection? Get out of that demorat state now! Cone on down to us in Georgia!
william l bryant
September 14, 2024 at 3:50 pm
Since it’s chicago the city govt probaly thought she should have waited till he had gotten inside the apt before she shot him or let him rape her daughter, then shoot him
Judy NP
September 14, 2024 at 5:06 pm
She lawfully carried and used her gun in the protection of her family. I want to know when the police are going to return 0her gun!
paul
September 14, 2024 at 5:17 pm
First off, this has nothing to do with cancealed carry! This was in their home! The best outcome would be a dead intruder! If criminals got taken out permanently, there would be a lot less criminals, and a lot less recidivism! Shitcago is one of the biggest commie run states in America, and should be wiped clean of the unConstitutional criminals running our country into the ground! Confiscating her firearm so she now has no protection is the typical commie way, if she or her daughter gets hurt because she has no way to protect herself, the cops need to be held liable! The old ways would have involved rope and a tree, tar and feathers, drawn and quartered! No quarter, no mercy! ALWAYS have another firearm! Enough of this communist, marxist BS!!
HGB
September 14, 2024 at 8:31 pm
We as Americans have a constitutional right to carry a firearm. This episode has nothing to do someone carrying a concealed weapon because this happened inside the home.
Perhaps shooting the perpetrator with bear spray would have worked too but when your lives are in danger and the police is minutes away the gun is the better choice.
Danny Phillips
September 15, 2024 at 1:34 am
Why do these piglets always take the gun grom the shooter when they were committing a crime. You have the right to protect your home period!!!
EDWARD SOMERS
September 15, 2024 at 2:51 pm
While it isn’t unusual for police to hold a weapon as evidence (temporarily), I sure hope that she has a back-up. Now let’s see how criminal-friendly Chicago is when he sues for medical bills!
Bigbadbill
September 16, 2024 at 11:22 am
Life member NRA if you try it in my home there is 2 of us that would be waiting with our guns for you. Just to let you know. My home is ours not yours. So stay out.
Toad
September 17, 2024 at 4:27 pm
Is this a topic of self protection of home and family? Yes it is. Why do you dwelling on having to have a CCL for home use. IF you have an available firearm in your home and you currently have an intruder coming into your home, you are going to use that firearm to protect your home and family regardless of having a CCL or not. The idea of requiring a CCL, while your at home, just to have and use a firearm at home is stupid.