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  • East Charlotte Hickory Grove Home Break-In Ends With Suspect Dead, CMPD Investigating

    East Charlotte Hickory Grove Home Break-In Ends With Suspect Dead, CMPD Investigating

    My Right To Carry News Team

    My Right To Carry News Team

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say they are investigating a fatal shooting connected to an apparent home break-in in east Charlotte. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, and is being handled as a homicide investigation while officers work to document what happened and why.

    According to police, the call brought officers to the 5800 block of Hickory Grove Road. When they arrived, they found one person described as a suspect already deceased at the scene.

    Investigators indicated the death appeared to involve a gunshot wound consistent with a defensive response during a reported residential breaking and entering. Police have not described any additional suspects at the location, and only a single suspect was reported dead.

    From a rights-focused perspective, the case highlights the reality that residents may be forced to make split-second decisions when faced with an alleged unlawful entry into their home. At the same time, the fact that police are treating the matter as a homicide investigation underscores that such incidents are routinely examined closely, even when the initial information suggests self-defense.

    CMPD has said the investigation is active. Further details, including any determinations about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, are expected to depend on the results of the ongoing review.

  • Tennessee Deputies, TBI Review Fatal Shooting After Sword-Armed Intruder Confrontation in Dandridge

    Tennessee Deputies, TBI Review Fatal Shooting After Sword-Armed Intruder Confrontation in Dandridge

    My Right To Carry News Team

    My Right To Carry News Team

    Authorities in Jefferson County are examining a deadly self-defense incident that unfolded in Dandridge, Tennessee. The case is being handled as a review by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation also involved.

    The shooting happened on Riverfront Circle. Investigators say a homeowner used a firearm during a confrontation with a person described as an aggressor who had a sword.

    According to the information released, the encounter ended with the armed individual being shot and killed. Officials have characterized the situation as a homeowner stopping an active threat posed by someone armed with a bladed weapon.

    After the shooting, law enforcement conducted an extensive forensic examination at the scene. Detectives also carried out initial interviews as part of the early fact-finding process.

    Following the on-site work and preliminary questioning, the person who fired the gun was allowed to leave custody. At this stage, no immediate criminal charges have been filed while the Sheriff’s Office and TBI continue their review.

  • Hopkins County Homeowner Fires One Shot After Intruder Smashes Glass Front Door, Suspect Dies

    Hopkins County Homeowner Fires One Shot After Intruder Smashes Glass Front Door, Suspect Dies

    My Right To Carry News Team

    My Right To Carry News Team

    A deadly break-in attempt in Hopkins County ended Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, when a homeowner used a firearm to stop a man forcing his way into the residence. Authorities say the resident fired a single round during the confrontation.

    According to the available account, the intruder became violent at the front entry and began attacking the home’s glass front door. As the man tried to breach the doorway, the homeowner responded with one defensive shot.

    Video from a Ring doorbell camera captured the incident. The recording shows the suspect shouting while repeatedly hitting the glass before the shot is fired.

    The intruder was struck by that single round and later died from the injury. The confrontation occurred as the suspect was actively attempting to get through the front entrance.

    From a self-defense and property-rights perspective, the case underscores why many residents choose to maintain the ability to protect themselves at home when confronted with a forced entry in progress. In this incident, the confrontation was brief, happened at the threshold of the home, and concluded with one shot fired.

  • North Philadelphia Break-In Attempt Ends After Homeowner Shoots Intruder at Rear Window

    North Philadelphia Break-In Attempt Ends After Homeowner Shoots Intruder at Rear Window

    My Right To Carry News Team

    My Right To Carry News Team

    A fatal shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026, followed what police describe as an attempted break-in at an occupied home. Authorities say the incident unfolded at the rear of the residence, where an adult woman was allegedly trying to force her way inside through a back window.

    Philadelphia Police officials reported that the homeowner confronted the attempted entry as it was happening. The resident, whom police believe may be licensed to carry a firearm, reportedly addressed the intruder before any entry was completed.

    According to investigators, the homeowner issued multiple verbal commands telling the woman to stop. Police say the warnings were ignored as the woman continued working to break through the rear window.

    The situation ended when the homeowner fired a shot, striking the woman. Police stated the homeowner’s actions are being treated as self-defense based on the reported circumstances surrounding the attempted forced entry and the ignored warnings.

    The woman died as a result of the gunshot, and the case remains tied to the claim that she was attempting to unlawfully enter an occupied property. The reported details underscore the principle that lawful residents have the right to defend themselves in their homes when confronted with an immediate, unlawful intrusion.