Very interesting legal hypothetical here. The marine had every right to defend the fallen officer as if he was defending himself. The facts are a little light to make a definite decision. Did the marine feel as though the shooter was still a threat, to himself, the officer or his son in the vehicle? If so, then it's a good shooting. About stopping and getting involved... again, too light on the facts.
I dont think this is vigilanty justice - too little time between the first shooting and the marine shooting.
Im surprised more liberal, gun fearing groups arent up in arms about this... the guy was a scumbag and the situation was so specific, the risk of a slippery slope into wide spread vigilanty justice, is minimal.
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