CPRC's Defensive Gun Uses

MCRGO Editor's Note: Due to the positive feedback from the publication of "Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns" by the Crime Prevention Research Center over the past three months, we will continue to share these stories on a regular basis. The full article for this month can be HERE. Note that there is a three month compilation delay between the incidents and their publication by CPRC, meaning incidents published this month took place in May 2024.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 4, 2024 (FOX 8 News)

The suspect shot and killed in an attempted carjacking of an Amazon delivery driver’s vehicle was a 17-year-old boy, according to authorities…

It was one of five violent robberies Cleveland police believe were committed all within an hour-and-a-half, all by the same group of suspects, who have been identified and are all ages 12 to 17 years old, according to a Wednesday news release…

The suspects arrived in the two stolen vehicles near the intersection of West 48th Street and Franklin Boulevard, where the deadly shooting happened just after 4 p.m., according to police.

The suspects carjacked the deliver driver’s vehicle. Wells drove away as “several shots” were fired, which ultimately killed the teen, according to police. The car soon crashed…

East Moline, Illinois, May 4, 2024 (Our QC News, WQAD)

Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora A. Villarreal has filed a Motion to Dismiss all charges against Jarquez D. Robertson, 22, of Huntsville Ala. Robertson was charged with first degree murder on May 5 in the death of Michael J. Robinson, which happened on May 4 at about 11:45 p.m. in the Deerfield Woods Apartment parking lot, 1035 51st Avenue in East Moline. Robertson was arrested near his home in Huntsville less than 24 hours after the shooting. He and his girlfriend cooperated with officers when interviewed and both claimed that the shooting was in self-defense…

Following Robertson’s arrest, investigators conducted interviews with additional witnesses and analyzed cell phone data from before and after the shooting. It was determined that Robertson legally possessed and carried the weapon used in the shooting.

After the investigation was completed, East Moline police detectives approached Villareal with concerns about the charges, according to a news release. Following Villareal’s review, her office determined the evidence “strongly suggests that Robertson was acting in self-defense of his life and the lives of others when he shot at Robinson.”…

Farrell, Pennsylvania, May 24, 2024 (The Herald)

A “good guy with a gun” reportedly came to the aid of a Farrell police officer during a shootout early Friday morning.

“He had a valid concealed-carry permit, he had a gun,” Mercer County District Attorney Peter C. Acker said. “He went to where the police officer was and fired on the suspect.”

State police and county district attorney’s office detectives are continuing to investigate the incident, which took place about 12:30 a.m. Friday outside a convenience store along Indiana Avenue in Farrell…

Acker said the 49-year-old did not cooperate with police and refused to disarm. Instead, the man began shooting and the police officer returned fire along with the bystander…

UPCOMING EVENTS

MCRGO Upper Peninsula Picnic

Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 11 AM to 2 PM

Ottawa Sportsmen's Club; 11075 M-38; Pelkie, MI 49958

No RSVP is required.

Open to MCRGO members, friends & family.

MCRGO will provide grilled items and beverages at no cost.

You are encouraged to bring your firearms, ammunition, and ear & eye protection.

NRA Freedom Fest at Howell

Saturday, September 7, 2024, 10 AM to 6 PM

Peacemakers Gun Range; 158 Catrell Dr, Howell, MI 48843

MCRGO Fall Firearms Festival

Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11 AM to 4 PM

Fin & Feather Club of Mason County; 3276 N Darr Rd, Scottville, MI 49454

Open to MCRGO members, friends & family. No RSVP is required.

Details regarding the event will be at MCRGO.org by mid-August.