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Originally Posted by llwhiteoutll
Even not knowing that he was in fact dealing with a group of intoxicated adults who were in the process of committing armed robberies, the law allows for his actions.
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Yes, he was justified in firing in the air. Where it went wrong was not maintaining control over the weapon and having it fire when pointed at another person. This is why I think manslaughter was an appropriate verdict.
But he was not justified in shooting at anyone in self defense. Mainly because they weren't armed.