PA Bill Number: SB1244
Title: In game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.
Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.
Last Action: Referred to Game & Fisheries
Last Action Date: Mar 23, 2026
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Homeowner fatally stabs armed suspect during home invasion in Northeast Philadelphia :: 01/17/2020
PHILADELPHIA - An attempted home invasion ended with the death of the armed suspect Thursday evening, police say.
The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on the 6000 block of Tulip Street in Wissinoming.
Police say an armed robber attempted to burglarize a home when the homeowner fought back.
The homeowner, a 27-year-old woman, was shot in the arm by the suspect and she stabbed him in self defense, according to police.
The suspect ultimately died from his injuries. The woman is in stable condition.
Police say no charges will be filed.
