In Whitestown, Indiana, an early-morning disturbance left one homeowner questioning how far stand-your-ground laws apply. As the clock neared 7 a.m., the incident evolved into a debate that challenges traditional notions of self-defense versus manslaughter.

A homeowner in southeast Houston shot and killed two men who allegedly posed as police officers to gain entry into his residence. The suspects, who were wearing ski masks, died at the scene, prompting widespread news coverage and an ongoing investigation by local authorities.

Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring following a shooting in a Washington mall parking lot. While prosecutors requested a nine-month jail term, the presiding judge found mitigating circumstances and opted for a lesser penalty. Kemp insists he acted in self-defense.