An Anderson, Ind., businessman was walking downtown on July 8 and playing a scavenger-hunt game on his phone when a 43-year-old homeless man reportedly ambushed him. The assailant took the man’s phone and punched him in the face, whereupon the businessman fired at and killed the aggressor. Later investigation revealed that the homeless man had threatened several other people in the area as well. Authorities said it appears to be a “very strong self-defense case,” noting “you can use deadly force to defend yourself or your property if you have reason to believe you could be injured or killed” in Indiana. (fox59.com, Ind., 7/11/24)
In Topeka, Kan., shortly after 11 p.m. on July 10, a man entered an unnamed business and was informed by staff that the business was closed. The man allegedly drew a firearm and threatened the staff, but one of the staff members shot him instead. The suspect was taken to the hospital in stable condition and the investigation was ongoing. (wibw.com, Topeka, Kan., 7/11/24)
Very early in the morning on July 6 in Tampa, Fla., a man broke into a beach-community home through a window, whereupon he was shot by an armed citizen in the home. The intruder, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. (fox13news.com, Tampa, Fla., 7/6/24)
