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Trouble in Minneapolis. The Greenway is a popular hiking and biking trail that leads into downtown Minneapolis. It is frequently used as a way for people to commute via bicycle to work. It has also been the scene of some notable attacks. The latest appears to be someone’s version of the knockout game that occurred last Saturday night. I recommend avoiding remote places at night, even when well-armed. This man is fortunate he’s still alive to tell his story. Click to watch: Man Hit In Face On Greenway, Not Sure Why He Was Targeted. (Video)
You may have heard about the increased number of carjackings that are prevalent in cities like Detroit. Because it’s difficult to steal newer cars without the ignition key and the chip in it, miscreants resort to carjacking to steal cars. It has begun to spread to other metro areas including places as close as Milwaukee. Click to read the story and watch the video about this woman who stood her ground and saved herself and her car. Bad Ass Nurse Shoots Carjacker, Breaks Up Criminal Ring. (Video)
In Texas they are training individuals to be armed school marshals. Sounds like a common-sense approach to ensure the safety of the children in the schools. Something all our schools need. Armed school marshal training begins in Fort Worth. (Video)
Something tells me she may make the 2014 Darwin Award candidate list. Woman Accidentally Shoots Herself in the Face ‘to Make a Point‘.