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Violence at Nashua Country Club: Shooting Leaves One Dead and Several Wounded
local5 months ago

Violence at Nashua Country Club: Shooting Leaves One Dead and Several Wounded

A shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, resulted in one death and two injuries. A man saved lives by hitting the gunman with a chair, causing him to drop his weapon and flee. Police arrested 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau, charged with murder, with more charges expected. Guests and staff responded with bravery, including a teacher trained in ALICE protocols, and first responders provided support and safe passage for attendees.

via CBS News|
#country-club#gun-violence#heroic-act
Heroic Husband Injured Shielding Wife from Polar Bear Attack in Canada
world-news1 year ago

Heroic Husband Injured Shielding Wife from Polar Bear Attack in Canada

A man in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario, was seriously injured while protecting his wife from a polar bear attack early Tuesday morning. The couple was outside looking for their dogs when the bear lunged at the woman. The man intervened, sustaining serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A neighbor arrived and shot the bear, which later died. The man is recovering, and authorities are monitoring the area for other bears.

via ABC News|
#canada#heroic-act#injuries
"General Hospital's Johnny Wactor: Tragic Death Sparks Calls for Change"
entertainment1 year ago

"General Hospital's Johnny Wactor: Tragic Death Sparks Calls for Change"

Johnny Wactor, a 37-year-old actor from "General Hospital," was tragically shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles while trying to stop a group of men from stealing a catalytic converter from his car. His friend and coworker, Anita Joy, shared the harrowing details of his final moments, praising his bravery and character. Despite their efforts to save him, Wactor succumbed to his injuries. Joy expressed her heartbreak and anger, remembering Wactor as a genuine, compassionate, and magnetic individual.

via E! NEWS|
#entertainment#fatal-shooting#general-hospital
University of Chicago Female Student Fights Off Armed Robber
crime1 year ago

University of Chicago Female Student Fights Off Armed Robber

A female University of Chicago student, identified only as Madelyn, fought back against an armed robber by yanking the magazine out of his gun, while a man nearby watched without intervening. The incident, caught on surveillance video, occurred near the college campus and was one of three robberies targeting students. Despite the ordeal, Madelyn's phone and the magazine were later recovered by police, and no injuries were reported. The incidents are under investigation, and no arrests have been made as of Friday morning.

via New York Post |
#armed-robbery#crime#heroic-act
"Idaho Woman, 85, Defends Home Against Armed Intruder in Heroic Act"
crime1 year ago

"Idaho Woman, 85, Defends Home Against Armed Intruder in Heroic Act"

85-year-old Christine Jenneiahn saved herself and her disabled son from a burglar by shooting and mortally wounding him after he pistol whipped her and handcuffed her to a chair in her Idaho home. Despite being shot herself, she survived her injuries, while her son was physically unharmed. The local prosecutor hailed her actions as a heroic act of self-preservation, and the case was classified as a justified killing.

via The Guardian US|
#burglary#crime#elderly-woman
"85-Year-Old Woman Kills Armed Home Intruder in Justified Shooting: Prosecutor"
crime1 year ago

"85-Year-Old Woman Kills Armed Home Intruder in Justified Shooting: Prosecutor"

85-year-old Christine Jenneiahn was deemed justified in using deadly force to defend herself and her disabled son during a violent home invasion by Derek Condon, who had handcuffed her to a chair and threatened her life. After shooting Condon twice, she survived his return fire and was rescued by her son after being handcuffed for 10 hours. Prosecutors hailed her actions as heroic and determined that Condon's death was justifiable homicide under Idaho law.

via TooFab|
#crime#heroic-act#home-invasion
"85-Year-Old Woman's Heroic Self-Defense: Shooting and Killing Home Intruder"
crime1 year ago

"85-Year-Old Woman's Heroic Self-Defense: Shooting and Killing Home Intruder"

An 85-year-old woman in Idaho shot and killed a home intruder who had bound her to a chair and threatened her life. Christine Jenneiahn used a handgun hidden under her pillow to defend herself and her disabled son, ultimately shooting the intruder twice with her .357 magnum. Authorities praised her actions as a heroic act of self-preservation, citing Idaho's stand-your-ground law in support of her right to protect herself. If the intruder had survived, he would have faced charges including felony attempted murder, kidnapping, and burglary.

via FOX 8 Local First|
#crime#heroic-act#home-invasion
"Taiwan Earthquake Chaos: Nurses Protect Newborns, Eatery Wrecked, and TV Anchors React"
natural-disaster1 year ago

"Taiwan Earthquake Chaos: Nurses Protect Newborns, Eatery Wrecked, and TV Anchors React"

Nurses at a neonatal unit in Taipei were captured on video protecting newborns during the 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, scrambling to gather cots and shield the babies from potential harm as the building shook. The nurses' heroic actions garnered praise on social media, with many commending their efforts to safeguard the most vulnerable. The earthquake has left over 1,000 people injured and nine dead, with rescue efforts ongoing to reach those trapped, particularly in the Taroko National Park area.

via New York Post |
#earthquake#heroic-act#natural-disaster