That’s the meat of it. The dad and the guy with the gun had had both clearly backed off. At the point he fired he was not defending himself, he shot just because. He should fry IMO. Originally Posted by Jacuzzme... Sorry there, mate. ... It doesn't work that way.
The weapon is used for self-protection. The gun should have
de-escallated the situation. The taller bloke reached
for the gun - and it's been reported that he said he
would kill the smaller fellow with it. Surely then
the threat has been established.
Not sure what they will charge him with once it all
shakes out, but actual murder is the WRONG charge.
Maybe aggravated homicide - something like that.
But I do believe he was defending himself.
... Don't weigh THIS case against the result of
any others... Each shooting must stand on its own,
and the FACTS with it.
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