The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Retired Firefighter Shoots Neighbor, Claims Self Defense

Dave P · June 7, 2012, 02:45 PM

Not an easy case.

Shooter almost seems to be trying too hard to justify lethal force: filming it; on the phone to 911; repeatedly saying "I am in fear ..."

I assume he can stand his ground, but it would have been very simple (apparently) for him to back off and avoid it all.

June 7, 2012, 02:45 PM	#3
Dave P Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 1999 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,346	Not an easy case. Shooter almost seems to be trying too hard to justify lethal force: filming it; on the phone to 911; repeatedly saying "I am in fear ..." I assume he can stand his ground, but it would have been very simple (apparently) for him to back off and avoid it all. __________________ I think this country is screwed.