Self-Defense

Southwest Suburban Nurse Charged With Murder, Claims Self-Defense

A southwest suburban nurse stands charged with killing a man during an argument, but her attorney says she acted in self-defense.

CBS Chicago–2012/04/30

Man, 80, Arrested After Shooting Alleged Burglar

Neighbors in Englewood are not pleased after an 80-year-old man was arrested for shooting a man who was allegedly burglarizing his house.

CBS Chicago–2012/03/27

As he returned to the pupit on May 22, 2011, Father Michael Pfleger apologized to the parish at St. Sabina for the ordeal that stemmed from his dispute with Francis Cardinal George. Pfleger had been suspended for three weeks before the cardinal reinstated him on May 20, 2011. (Credit: CBS)

Pfleger Asks Churches To Honor Florida Boy Who Was Shot Dead

The Rev. Michael Pfleger is asking area churches this Sunday to honor the memory of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed Florida boy who was shot and killed by a man who is claiming self-defense.

CBS Chicago–2012/03/22

Man Who Shot Home Invaders Busted For Growing Pot

A homeowner who defended his property by killing an intruder was behind bars Tuesday morning.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/21

Self-Defense Training For Wicker Park Residents

February 17, 2012 – CBS 2 News at 6AM After the robbery of a flower shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood that ended in the stabbing of a store employee, the Guardian Angels are offering […]

2012/02/17

Members of the Guardian Angels demonstrate self-defense techniques at a Logan Square tae kwan do studio in the wake of a series of muggings in the area. (Credit: CBS)

NW Side Residents Look To Defend Selves Against Recent Attacks

Enough is enough for some Chicagoans fed up with attacks on women in Wicker Park, Bucktown and Logan Square.

CBS 2–2012/02/07

Mother Wants Special Prosecutor To Probe Death Tied To Daley Nephew

A woman who blames a nephew of retired Mayor Richard M. Daley for her son’s death wants a special prosecutor to investigate.

CBS Chicago–2011/12/15

Police: Matteson Man Shot, Killed Son In Self-Defense

Police in south suburban Matteson have decided not to charge a man with killing his son, saying it was self-defense.

CBS Chicago–2011/10/13

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Attorney: Shooter Was Defending His Home

The attorney for a man who shot at four people says he was defending his home and family.

2011/04/26

Boys Get Probation For Throwing Bricks At Woman’s Home

Two pre-teen boys have been sentenced to probation for throwing bricks at the home of an elderly South Side woman, who in turn shot and wounded one of them in the shoulder.

CBS Chicago–2011/01/26

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