Shortly before 5 a.m. on June 30, a family of three was sleeping inside their home in Jefferson County, Fla., when they were awakened by a suspect trying to break through their front door. The homeowner got his gun and told the suspect several times to leave. However, the would-be home invader did not comply and eventually broke a window into the residence. The homeowner shot the suspect once, then retrieved his first-aid kit and rendered aid until paramedics arrived. The suspect was taken to the hospital and was reported in stable condition, and the investigation was ongoing. (tallahassee.com, Tallahassee, Fla., 6/30/25)
Around 8:30 p.m. on July 4 in Osceola County, Fla., a man noticed his mother’s back door was open while she was away. He went inside the house, and, hearing
strange noises, armed himself with a revolver. Once armed, the man called out, and an intruder reportedly emerged, then charged toward him. The son shot the man in the leg and then held him at gunpoint until police arrived. The suspect faces charges of burglary of an occupied dwelling and possession of burglary tools. (clickorlando.com, Orlando, Fla., 7/5/25)
