Armed Citizen® TodayThe armed owner of an upscale residence in the Hollywood Hills took action against an unexpected intruder, stopping a alleged burglary in process and holding the suspect at bay for police, according to a local news report. at about 1:35 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, with the caller stating that a suspect was inside the house. When police arrived, they found the homeowner holding the suspect at gunpoint, and officers then took the man into custody. (KTLA 5 News; Los Angeles, Calif.; 8/2/25)From the Armed Citizen® Archives – August 1972Porterville, Calif., store owner William Baker attempted to hide when an armed masked man came into his shop. The body of the wounded bandit was later found in a driveway, apparently dumped there by his companion.