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....I believe the problem comes from proof your shooting is justified.
How about a police officer? Can someone ambush a cop, shoot him in the head, call 911 and state the officer threatened him unjustifiably, that he felt his life was in danger? On the scene there's no witnesses, no video, just signs of a struggle between the two.... Should the shooter be arrested and taken before a judge, or released at the scene since there's little evidence other than what's previously stated? The dead cop can't talk and the shooter claims self-defense....
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I think this really has already been answered. As with any other claimed defensive use of force, it will be handled, investigated and managed in accordance with what the evidence seems to show as the investigation unfolds and what the local policies are.
And remember that even though the shooter's testimony is evidence, it will be considered in light of factors relating to his credibility, e. g., his demeanor, reputation for veracity, and consistency with other evidence.