Many Lives Likely Saved In Four High Profile DGUs

Multiple lives were saved by armed citizens according to recent reports that reached me overnight:

Concealed carrier holds stabbing suspect until police arrive

AUSTIN, Ark. (KATV) - Austin police are crediting a concealed carry holder for helping save a man who was being stabbed by his brother....... Upon further investigation, authorities learned a Good Samaritan, identified as Lt. Brandon Teel, witnessed the incident and reported the crime to police.    When he realized the severity of the fight, police say Teel took out his concealed weapon, for which he has a valid permit, and held the suspect until Austin officers were able to take him into custody....... "Lt. Teel is a perfect example of a responsible concealed carry permit holder," said Chief Bill Duerson. "He acted heroically in the face of extreme danger and avoided a tragedy."  More here......

Rodeway Inn shooting self-defense

Jackson Police Department Deputy Chief Tyreece Miller briefs the media on a shooting at Rodeway Inn, Friday, April 7, 2017. KENNETH CUMMINGS/The Jackson Sun

A Friday morning shooting at Rodeway Inn has been determined to be self-defense, according to Jackson police.  Deputy Chief Tyreece Miller said officers found a man in room 114 with a gunshot wound after a shooting was reported around 8:40 a.m.  Miller said the man, who has not been named, was taken to a local hospital for treatment, where he remained Friday afternoon. His injuries are serious but are not believed to be life-threatening.  More here......

Homeowner fires at masked men who broke into home

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - Cherokee County sheriff's investigators are searching for a man wanted in connection with a home invasion and shootout.   Deputies say Justin Pruitt, 29, is one of two masked men who broke into a home near Old Mill Road early Tuesday morning and shot at a homeowner.   More here.....

One Suspect Shot In an Apple Valley Pharmacy Robbery

Raw Video of suspect being loaded Into Ambulance

APPLE VALLEY – One suspect was shot and the other remains at large following an armed robbery at an Apple Valley pharmacy on Friday evening. Just before 7:00 p.m. two black men entered Jonathan’s Pharmacy located at 19341 Bear Valley Road. The two went into the location and demanded money from the two employees at the pharmacy. Continued here......


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