Alleged home intruder — with reported '135 prior interactions' with cops — runs into homeowner with .45 caliber handgun



An alleged home intruder — with a reported "135 previous interactions" with cops — didn't get very far into an Indiana residence early Friday morning after the homeowner reportedly shot him in the face.

Henry County deputies at 1:45 a.m. responded to a residence after a homeowner called 911 and reported someone was trying to break into his home, Sheriff John Sproles told WISH-TV, adding that the homeowner heard his dog barking and a voice outside.

The homeowner was with his wife and 3-year-old child at the time of incident.

Sproles told the station the intruder had broken two front windows and was reaching inside the home and attempting to pull the blinds down when the homeowner fired one shot from a .45 caliber handgun.

When deputies arrived, they found a man lying on the front porch with a gunshot wound to the face, WISH said.

The station added that the alleged intruder was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital, where he underwent surgery and was listed in critical but stable condition.

WISH said authorities haven't released the individual's identity but "confirmed he’s had 135 prior interactions" with Henry County law enforcement, "most of which were related to mental health issues."

Sproles added to the station that the incident appears to be isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. WISH said there was not a motive for the break-in.

The homeowner was with his wife and 3-year-old child at the time of incident and is cooperating with the investigation, the station said.

“This incident highlights the dire crisis we are facing with inadequate resources to house people with mental illness,” Sproles added to WISH.

You can view a video report here about the incident.

How are people reacting?

Those commenting under WISH's Facebook post about the incident seemed decidedly in the homeowner's corner. The following are a few examples:

  • "Good guy with the ability to protect himself and his family!" one commenter wrote. "Excellent!!!
  • "The more this happens the less they’ll even try," another user said. "Good work, homeowner — you're a true American hero."
  • "Give him a medal," another commenter declared.

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Home invasion victim fights armed burglar, then turns the tables on him — takes crook's gun away, shoots him dead with it



A Houston home invasion victim fought an armed burglar Wednesday night, police said — and the victim turned the tables on the crook, taking his gun away and then shooting him dead with it.

Police told KPRC-TV that three burglars targeted an apartment on Westridge Street near the NRG Stadium in the southeast part of the city a little after 9 p.m.

'Stupid games stupid prizes.'

One of the masked males knocked on the door while the two others tried breaking in through a window, the station said, citing a police news release. The residents called 911 by that time, KPRC reported.

Police said one of the burglars pointed a gun at the two tenants, and a fight ensued after one of the tenants knocked the gun out of the burglar's hands, the station reported.

During the fight, police told KPRC the burglar “pulled out a second gun from his waistband.” But the 20-year-old apartment resident who was fighting the burglar wrestled the gun away from the suspect and shot him, the station said.

The two other burglars ran off by the time police arrived, KPRC said, adding that the third burglar, who was shot during the fight, died from his injuries. Police have identified the deceased burglar only as an 18-year-old male, the station said.

No charges have been filed against the homeowner, KPRC said, but police confirmed that the Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and that a grand jury would review the case.

How are people reacting?

Commenters under KPRC's Facebook post about the incident seem to like how things ended up and are backing the victim who pulled the trigger:

  • "Hopefully the homeowner suffers no emotional trauma from shooting this 'person,'" one commenter wrote.
  • "Great news, another loser off the count," another user said.
  • "Good one less waste of human flesh in the streets," another commenter declared.
  • "Stupid games stupid prizes," another user noted.

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Homeowner with 2 sleeping kids spots masked intruders walking up stairs. But they turn tail and run when he pulls gun.



A Los Angeles homeowner whose two young children were fast asleep one night last week found himself face-to-face with three masked males walking up his stairs, KNBC-TV reported.

Believe it or not, the intruders reportedly announced themselves as police officers amid the Studio City home invasion last Wednesday, the station said.

'I was kind of ready for any scenario.'

But the homeowner was wise to what was happening — and had a gun on him.

And wouldn't you know the intruders staring down that barrel suddenly realized that they had more pressing matters on their calendar? Yup, they took off running.

KNBC said the masked males were seen on security video recorded outside the home. The station said they tapped windows and the dog door to make sure all animals were inside.

“Three men covered basically head to toe. Windbreaker hoodies; only their eyes are visible,” the homeowner later explained to KNBC.

The intruders used a device to shatter a double-pane glass door, the station said, after which they walked into the house.

“They yelled ‘LAPD’ when they were in the house, impersonating the police," the homeowner also noted to KNBC. "I think that’s what kind of triggered my senses."

The homeowner — who didn't want the station to identify him — told KNBC he "peered down the stairs and saw two men coming up the stairs and just immediately charged after them ready to take them on. I was kind of ready for any scenario. I was kind of armed and ready to go, and, thankfully, they ran — because the last thing I wanted to do was start shooting people in my house.”

The homeowner added to the station that the would-be thieves got away before officers arrived. The homeowner also noted to KNBC he believes the crew may have been watching his house for several days.

“We were out of town for a few days, and the way they reacted they definitely thought the house was empty,” the homeowner added to the station. “I think they are just getting that brazen. You kind of have to be ready.”

You can view a video report here about the incident.

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5 armed thugs force their way into residence, but gun-toting homeowner isn't about to back down



When five armed males forced their way into a residence in Los Banos, California, late last month, the homeowner also got himself a gun — and won the confrontation, shooting two of the intruders.

Police Chief Ray Reyna told KFSN-TV that "the homeowner approached the intruders with a gun he legally owns," after which the chief said a shoot-out ensued at the dwelling near the area of Edward Street and San Luis Street.

'It was very scary.'

The homeowner shot two of the suspects, Reyna added to the station.

A dispatcher on police scanner audio indicated that one suspect was wounded in the leg and another was wounded in the stomach, KFSN reported.

The two suspects were in custody at a Modesto area hospital, where they were expected to survive, the station said. Los Banos is about an hour south of Modesto.

KFSN said police are searching for the other three suspects, who escaped the home through a bedroom window and then took off in a car.

The chief told the station that at least four people were inside the home at the time of the incident, and they weren't hurt.

Reyna added to KFSN that he has reason to believe the intruders are not from the area, and he said police are looking into a possible motive.

"It was very scary," Sergio Juarez told the station before adding that the neighborhood usually is quiet.

KFSN noted that hours after the shoot-out an apparent bloody handprint had stained a gate.

"I moved here because it was a safe neighborhood," Juarez added to the station. "But looking at it right now, it's very scary."

Reyna added to KFSN that there is no outstanding threat to the community, but he's asking for more information from the public.

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Husband, wife, 3 children asleep when intruder breaks window, enters their home after midnight. So husband grabs his gun.



Police said a husband, wife, and their three children were asleep when an intruder broke a window and entered their home in Spanish Fort, Alabama, around 12:15 a.m. Saturday.

“The homeowner was awakened by his wife, who believed she heard somebody make an entry into the house,” Spanish Fort Police Chief John Barber told WALA-TV. Spanish Fort is about 15 minutes southeast of Mobile.

'The homeowner took what we believe was a reasonable step to protect himself and his family.'

Barber added to the station that the homeowner fired one shot and hit the intruder in the upper abdomen, after which the homeowner immediately called 911.

Turns out the intruder is a 17-year-old male, WALA added.

“Our officers were able to apply chest seals to the individual that was suffering from the gunshot wound,” the chief explained to the station. “It was a substantial wound. He was airlifted to University Hospital. At this time, we believe he is critical, but stable.”

Barber told WALA the teen appeared to have broken in through one of the front windows of the home on Caisson Trace. He added to the station that the teen and homeowner don't know each other and that the incident appears to be random.

“Based on the initial investigation, we believe the teen was under the influence of some substance — we’re not sure exactly what ... but we do believe he was under the influence of something,” Barber told WALA. “Earlier that night, he was at a residence on that street with some of his friends. He left that residence and made entry into this other one. We were not able to talk to him and find out what he was thinking or not thinking because he was, again, wounded, so that’s going to be a part of the investigation.”

The chief called the situation a "tragedy" for all parties, the station said.

“A husband and a wife, three kids, who were asleep in their house,” Barber told WALA. “Your house is your castle. The wife awakens to shattering glass — what a scary situation it is. So the husband [is] protecting his home — doing what he did."

The station said Alabama's Stand Your Ground Law allows individuals to use force — including deadly force — if they believe they are in imminent danger and that deadly physical force is being used or is about to be used against them in a place they're legally allowed to be.

“Inside your residence, you don’t have to retreat,” Barber told WALA. “The homeowner took what we believe was a reasonable step to protect himself and his family. Eventually this will be presented to a grand jury to make sure this was the case, but that’s the initial investigation.”

The chief noted to the station that investigators are working to determine the teen’s charges and that "we hope that he pulls through.”

You can view a video report here about the incident.

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Robbers break into home, but resident grabs gun and fires at suspects — leaving 1 dead and 1 wounded: Sheriff



Robbers broke into Southern California home Tuesday night, but the resident grabbed a gun and fired at the suspects, leaving one dead and another wounded, the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department said.

Deputies responded to a residence in the 23000 block of Grand Terrace Road in Grand Terrace around 9:18 p.m., officials said. Grand Terrace is about 60 miles west of Los Angeles.

'About time we the people take back our power.'

The victim said approximately three suspects broke into his home, after which he armed himself with a gun, officials said.

In fear for his safety and in self-defense, the victim fired rounds at the suspects, and the suspects fled the location in a white sedan, officials said.

Deputies responded to a 76 Gas Station on Redlands Boulevard after a report of a male who had been shot and was lying on the ground; he was accompanied by a 15-year-old male, officials said.

Deputies detained the juvenile, and the 33-year-old wounded male was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said, adding that investigating deputies determined that both the deceased male and the juvenile were involved in the residential robbery.

Officials didn't name the fatally shot male, noting that next of kin need to be notified.

Just after 10 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department responded to another hospital where the third suspect — identified as 25-year-old Marquez Jackson — was receiving treatment for a gunshot wound, officials said.

Jackson underwent surgery and remained hospitalized, officials said, adding that Jackson will be booked for robbery and murder upon his discharge from the hospital. The juvenile male also was arrested for robbery and murder and booked into Juvenile Hall, officials said.

A fourth suspect remains at large, officials said, adding that those with information about this case are urged to contact Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Officials added that callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.

How are people reacting?

Close to 200 comments about the shooting hit the Facebook page of the sheriff's department, and many are backing the homeowner's actions. The following is a sampling of them:

  • "About time we the people take back our power," one commenter said.
  • "Good for the homeowner!" another user declared.
  • "This is the best thing I have read today!!" another commenter exclaimed.
  • "Gun control, hitting what you are aiming at," another user quipped.
  • "Fantastic," another commenter wrote, adding that "this homeowner is a real hero, to his neighborhood, family, and all who are ready to protect their castles!!!!!"
  • "Great work," another user said, adding that "at least we don't have to pay for that individual to live happily in prison. So let me just say thank you to the resident for saving me some money. You should probably sue their families to reimburse him for the expended ammunition as well."
  • "So awesome," another commenter noted. "We need more of this."

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Male breaks into home with kids inside late at night, rushes at victims, cops say. But 1 victim has a gun — and blasts crook.



A male broke into a Florida home with children inside it late Tuesday night and rushed at victims, police said.

But authorities said one adult in the home had a gun and fatally shot the alleged intruder.

'Good for the homeowner! This needs to happen more often! Protecting our family and home is our right!'

Lake City Police Department officers told WCJB-TV they found a 31-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound at a home on Southwest Leslie Glen around 11 p.m. Lake City is a little over an hour west of Jacksonville.

Officers added to the station that the male broke into the home while multiple people — including children — were inside. WCJB added that the intruder reportedly knew the victims.

But police said that when the male rushed toward the victims, another adult fired multiple shots, the station reported. The male in question was killed, WCJB said.

Officers are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Pepin at 386-719-5749, the station said.

How are people reacting?

Observers reacting to WCJB's story on Facebook were decidedly in the corner of the adult who pulled the trigger:

  • "Don’t wanna get shot in someone’s else’s home? Don’t commit a felony," one commenter said.
  • "He found out the meaning of Castle Doctrine!" another user declared.
  • "When you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes!" another commenter exclaimed.
  • "You break in my house that's what is going to happen!" another user stated.
  • "Come in my home, and you will receive the same. Bang bang," another commenter wrote.
  • "Good for the homeowner!" another user said. "This needs to happen more often! Protecting our family and home is our right!"
  • "This is the way!! Pew pew," another commenter noted.
  • "I like me some good news!" another user quipped.
  • "JUSTICE SERVED," another commenter said.

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Famous Twitch streamer, OnlyFans model allegedly is beaten in violent home invasion — then her husband shoots armed robber



A popular Twitch streamer and OnlyFans model said she was beaten in a violent home invasion in Texas. The armed robbers reportedly demanded access to her cryptocurrency account, worth millions — but her armed husband thwarted the home invasion.

Kaitlyn Siragusa, known as “Amouranth,” has millions of followers on several online streaming platforms.

The OnlyFans model claimed the men 'beat' her and 'pistol-whipped' her and tried to force her to give them access to her cryptocurrency account.

Late Sunday night, Siragusa wrote on the X social media platform: "I'm being ... robbed at gunpoint."

Siragusa said online that three gunmen broke into her home in Houston, Texas.

Police told KRIV-TV that the suspects entered the home after shooting out the home's patio window while she was asleep. The gunmen allegedly busted down Siragusa's bedroom door and stormed inside.

Siragusa shared a photo of the bedroom door with the caption: "They kept shooting my bedroom door and then finally kicked it in."

Siragusa alleged that the men wore masks, were armed with handguns, and brought duct tape.

The OnlyFans model claimed the men "beat" her and "pistol-whipped" her and tried to force her to give them access to her cryptocurrency account.

Forbes reported, "In late 2024, Amouranth posted a screenshot of a Coinbase account showing over $20 million in BTC and ETH, along with the message, 'Do I sell or hold my BTC?' This public display likely contributed to her being targeted."

The adult content creator explained to her nearly 4 million followers why she wrote on X instead of calling 911: "Was at gun point, they gave me phone, and said log in with gun to my head, and I tweeted because calling would be a death sentence."

She added that "the pummeling felt like it would never end, and I protected my head by putting my arms up like I learned how to do in boxing, blood was streaming down my head and my hands were beat brown."

An alleged video from a surveillance camera outside the house seemingly shows Siragusa leading the men into a different part of the property. Seconds later it appears that gunshots are fired, and three men are seen running away from the house and yelling.

One man is heard saying, "I got shot. I got shot. I got shot."

Houston Police Department sources told KRPC-TV that Siragusa led the suspects to her husband, who had seen his wife's posts on social media.

The outlet reported, "Police said the husband was waiting with a pistol and fired shots when the men approached the area."

Investigators said there was a trail of blood on the property, likely from the suspect her husband allegedly shot.

Siragusa said she sent a high-resolution video to police.

The Houston Police Officers' Union said of the incident in a statement, "If you have any information related to this aggravated robbery/home invasion, contact the Houston Police Robbery Division or Crime Stoppers of Houston."

Siragusa was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Siragusa's net worth in 2023 was $15 million, according to Forbes.

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Homeowner in his 60s confronts male tampering with door — then male breaks through it, cops say. But homeowner has a gun.



A Philadelphia homeowner in his 60s confronted a male tampering with his front door last Monday night — and when the intruder broke through the door, the armed homeowner fatally shot the male, police told WPVI-TV.

The station said police could be seen examining the door of the home in the 1000 block of Cobbs Creek Parkway near Cedarhurst in the southwest part of the city as they collected evidence following the incident.

'After breaking into the doors and being confronted by the homeowner, that's when the homeowner fired one shot.'

Only the husband and wife — both of whom are in their 60s — were home when the incident unfolded around 11 p.m., WPVI said.

"The homeowners who were in the house at the time, they saw on their Ring camera that somebody was tampering with the front door," Chief Inspector Scott Small with the Philadelphia Police Department told the station.

Police added to the station that the husband confronted the male, who then broke in through the front doors, WPVI noted.

When police arrived, they found the male bleeding after being shot, the station said, adding that he later died at a nearby hospital.

"After breaking into the doors and being confronted by the homeowner, that's when the homeowner fired one shot, striking the 64-year-old who has just broken into the house, and he collapsed right inside of the enclosed front porch," Small also told WPVI. "That's where police found him."

Investigators noted to the station that they found fresh damage to the wooden doors and a Ring camera pulled from the wall. Police also told WPVI the male was homeless.

Police told WXTF-TV that the homeowner and his wife are cooperating with authorities and that the couple didn't know the suspect. Police on Tuesday told the Philadelphia Inquirer that investigators would present the facts of the case to the District Attorney’s Office for “possible charging.”

You can view a video report here about the incident.

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Crook breaks down front door of home where 3 kids are asleep. But homeowner has a gun — and it doesn't end well for intruder.



A New Mexico homeowner fatally shot a male who broke down the front door of the owner's residence around midnight Saturday, KOAT-TV reported, citing a Rio Rancho Police Department social media post. Rio Rancho is about 17 miles north of Albuquerque.

'Thank goodness he was armed and was able to defend his family.'

Two adults and three children were sleeping in the home in the 1500 block of 12th Street Southeast, the station said, when the sound of the male entering the residence woke up the homeowner. KOAT said the homeowner was armed and shot the intruder; police said the intruder was taken to a hospital where he died.

The results of the police department's investigation will be sent to the district attorney, the station said, adding that the homeowner has not been charged.

How are observers reacting?

Hundreds of comments have been appearing under KOAT's Facebook post about the home invasion and fatal shooting. Commenters seem to be solidly behind the homeowner's actions. The following are a few of them:

  • "Don't be kicking in doors expecting not to be blown away. Children live there," one commenter wrote. "Homeowner did what they needed to do."
  • "This is why we need to keep our guns," another user said. "This person used it for the exact reason most people purchase them. Harming another person is not the intention of most gun owners, but it will always be a parent's instinct to protect their children by any means necessary."
  • "This poor family. Absolutely terrifying," another commenter noted. "I’m so glad they were protected."
  • "I love this on so many levels! People are tired of being victims. They now protect their families and homes the way it should be," another user declared. "If the homeowner is charged, I will personally contribute as much money as possible to their defense."
  • "Good job," another commenter wrote. "Another loser off the streets who probably has an extensive arrest record and just keeps going through the revolving door of our poor justice system."
  • "Thank goodness he was armed and was able to defend his family," another user stated.

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