The Armed Citizen® July 30, 2021

A woman was leaving her home around midnight when she saw a masked man coming at her.

by posted on July 30, 2021
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In a domestic violence incident around 2:30 a.m., a man punched a woman and her baby. Fearing for her life, the woman shot the abusive man. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition, and the woman and child were treated at a children’s hospital. Police have not charged the woman. (abc6onyourside.com, Columbus, Ohio, 06/06/21)

A Virginia homeowner was leaving her home around midnight on a Thursday when she saw a masked man coming toward her from the side of her home. Fearing for her life, the woman, a concealed-carry holder, drew her firearm and fired at the man. When police arrived, they found the man collapsed near the front door, with a loaded handgun in his possession. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his wounds. The woman was unharmed, and will not face charges, as the shooting was deemed a justifiable act of self-defense. (theblaze.com, Woodbridge, Va., 07/23/21)

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