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I was just catching up on the Joe Horn threads. My take, based on the description of what happened, is that this was a simple case of self-defense.
One can argue about the propriety of Mr. Horn being out in his yard holding a shotgun. However, the simple facts of the shooting are this: He was standing in his own yard, holding a shotgun. He was confronted by two prowlers on his property, and ordered them to freeze. One of them rushed him. Fearing for his life, he then fired.
I believe that rushing someone who is holding a firearm is grounds for using deadly force in self-defense most everywhere.
This sounds to me like an open-and-shut case of self defense. Does anyone who is an expert in these matters disagree?
One can argue about the propriety of Mr. Horn being out in his yard holding a shotgun. However, the simple facts of the shooting are this: He was standing in his own yard, holding a shotgun. He was confronted by two prowlers on his property, and ordered them to freeze. One of them rushed him. Fearing for his life, he then fired.
I believe that rushing someone who is holding a firearm is grounds for using deadly force in self-defense most everywhere.
This sounds to me like an open-and-shut case of self defense. Does anyone who is an expert in these matters disagree?