The Armed Citizen® April 3, 2026

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posted on April 3, 2026
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Armed Citizen® Today

In Houston, Texas, an electrical/HVAC business owner was traveling to work around 5 a.m. on March 25 when he received a notification that his building’s metal gate was opening. When he arrived, he saw two men inside, who apparently saw him as well, as they reportedly approached “aggressively.” The business owner shot both alleged intruders.

The suspects' conditions were unknown and police were still investigating the incident, including reviewing security footage, at the time of reporting. (abc13.com, Houston, Texas, 3/25/26)

From the Armed Citizen® Archives –May 1987

Cathelene and Robert Price were preparing to leave their Indianapolis, Ind., home when a car pulled into the driveway. A man in the car took a shot at the couple in an apparent robbery attempt, but a neighbor came to the Prices' aid. Before the armed man could shoot the neighbor, the neighbor fired with a shotgun, critically wounding the man. (The Republic; Columbus, Ind.)

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