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Homeowner engages in shootout with would-be burglars

The homeowner first tried to scare them away by making a loud noise, but instead of running, they started shooting and the homeowner returned fire.

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Gun shop robbers scared off by good Samaritans (VIDEO)

They slammed an SUV into the storefront, but when they went to collect the loot, were scared away by witnesses yelling at them from a nearby business.

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Accidental shooting leads to discovery of stolen gun

The teen first told deputies his friend was shot during a home invasion robbery, but he later confessed to accidentally shooting him while smoking pot.

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New York City crime rates fall to record-breaking lows (VIDEO)

"We didn't just break the record on the low number of shootings in NYC, we shattered it,” said New York City Police Chief Michael Shea about the 4 percent drop in overall crime last year.

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Thieves break into OH gun shop using sledge hammer (VIDEO)

Director of Public Safety Bruce Campbell said the crime appeared to be one of desperation and possibly related to the area’s increasing drug epidemic.

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Homeowner adds ‘Mission Impossible’ music to video of burglary gone wrong (VIDEO)

None of Gasser’s belongings were taken and the suspect left behind the makings for a YouTube video which has now had nearly 900,000 views.

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Clerk faces murder charges for shooting 13-year-old burglar

Authorities said they initially believed the Las Vegas store clerk acted in self-defense but surveillance video later showed he was not in imminent danger.

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