However, using deadly force is intentional, and death is considered the probable and intended outcome whether or not they survive.
And stopping is part of the claim of self defense in many states.
Death was NOT your intended outcome.
Stopping the attack was.
It all may seem like being picky, but having used deadly force to defend yourself, you need to start stacking some cards in YOUR favor.
You have committed a homicide.
Self defense is an affirmative plea to the charge of homicide resulting from your self defense.
You are about to admit to a homicide.
You not only fired the gun that killed, you intended to fire the gun.
And then point to the reasons it is NOT a crime (murder).
You must meet all the rules of the statute law
and any applicable case law to succeed in your plea.
It was NOT an 'accidental shooting,' but that does NOT mean it was your
intention to kill.
You intended to stop the action against you.
I really doubt you can find a single state (or other law) that says you may kill someone, no matter what they may be trying to do to you.
The laws allow you to defend yourself, and if death (or grave bodily injury in some jurisdictions) is attempted on you you can respond with force that may be deadly.
It still does not give permission to kill.
It does not say you may kill.
It says you may use force that could result in death.
Being excused for the outcome of your actions is not the same as being given permission for the outcome.
"It was not really self defense. He just wanted to kill someone."