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crime2 years ago

"Subway Vigilante Arrested for Firing Shots to Stop Robbery in NYC"

A vigilante in Manhattan subway station opened fire during a robbery attempt, yelling "Get away from her!" at the would-be mugger. The vigilante, John Rote, was arrested without a struggle and admitted to pulling the trigger before tossing the gun in the East River. The alleged mugger, Matthew Roesch, held the emergency gate open for his victim and demanded money. Rote warned Roesch to leave the woman alone, then pulled out a gun and fired shots. Rote, who has no criminal history, was charged with multiple offenses. Roesch, who has a history of selling MetroCard swipes, was charged with attempted robbery and claimed to have been hit by one of Rote's shots.

crime2 years ago

Marine veteran fights off attempted robbery by 3 men in broad daylight.

Three men attempted to rob a Marine veteran and his wife at their home in Fullerton, California, after following them from church and Home Depot. The suspects pepper sprayed the veteran and pushed him into his garage, but he fought back and ran them out of his driveway. The attack was foiled by a landscaping crew working at the house who rushed to help when they heard the victim screaming. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident and whether it is connected to a similar case in Rowland Heights.

crime2 years ago

Fatal shootings at Ohio Kroger stores prompt security concerns.

A line-cutting dispute at an Ohio Kroger escalated into a robbery attempt, resulting in a private security guard shooting and killing one person who attempted to rob another at gunpoint in the parking lot. The guard felt threatened for his life and no one else was injured. Police have not yet said if charges will be filed in connection to the shooting or robbery attempt.