DGU Archives | North Carolina Concealed Carry

Armed Neighbors Stop Teen Crime Spree

By Brian McLaughlin | March 18, 2020 |

Charlotte, North Carolina – 2 teens are in custody after a series of crimes ended in both being shot by different armed citizens on February 4th. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports dispatching officers to a report of shots fired at a residence located in Otter Creek Dr. at around 4:30 a.m. After arriving at the scene…

Robbery Stopped by Armed Citizen

By Brian McLaughlin | March 13, 2020 |

Greensboro, North Carolina – One young man is dead after attempting to rob a business on Summit Ave on February 29th. Greensboro Police Department reports dispatching officers to a call of an attempted robbery at around 11:00 a.m. When police arrived, they found 18-year-old Malik Harris suffering from 4-5 gunshot wounds. Harris was taken to…

Homeowner Defends Against Weapon of Opportunity

By Brian McLaughlin | March 5, 2020 |

Cleveland County, North Carolina – A man was shot and killed after he attacked a homeowner with a piece of deck railing early Wednesday morning. According to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, 911 operators received a call about someone beating on the side of a trailer home in Shelby. Donald Bautista told officers he armed…

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