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"What this means, as illustrated by this case, is that two individuals, or even groups, can square off in a middle of a public street, exchange gunfire, and both be absolved from criminal liability if they were reasonably acting in self defense," Lewis wrote. "… it is very much like the Wild West. Maybe that is not what was intended, but that seems to be the effect of the language."
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Two known gang members with an AK47 driving around the neighborhood of their opposing gang in the early morning hours and there was no evidence that they were engaged in an unlawful activity? Were both men over 18 with no felony record? Could they even legally possess the "AK47"?
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Frankly... I'm okay with the death, absolvement of the shooters, and lack of grounds to press charges for the State. If the guys had no prior record and legally possessed the gun, then good on them for defending themselves.
If gang members WANT to go out and shoot at each other and no one can prove who shot first or who was the aggressor, then there will be a LOT less gang members, really quickly.
That is a Good Thing(TM).
I hope for no change in the law, and no change in judicial interpretation. If they WANT to shoot at each other, then let 'em.