This Guy Is Fortunate

[golddigger14s]

From the little bit of info, I'm not convinced it required deadly reaction. Roll up window and drive away.

 

[crapsguy]

DA not going to press charges. Cleveland Co. District Attorney Will Not File Charges In Fatal Shooting Near OU Campus

looks like a stretch of the "stand your ground" law - the guy with the gun should probably not be able to buy or own a gun for several years
I own lots of guns - have for a long time - shoot often - carry some times - but never would pull a stupid stunt like this

 

[ricco]

No trial, no news report.

If there was a chance of sending a gun guy to prison the vulture media would be all over it like stink on......well ya' know.

 

[GIJROB]

No doubt! What options might you consider in the situation as described in the article?

Drive off like you supposed to. Lol

 

[GIJROB]

Drive off like you supposed to. Lol

Also was the shooter black?

 

[Tanis143]

Just because they didn't state a weapon was used by the decedent doesn't mean he wasn't a threat. If someone got a punch to my head and rang my bell, at that point I've become vulnerable to further assault. Yes, pulling a firearm and shooting when your mind isn't straight is probably not the best option, but at that point in time it might have been the best option available. We can armchair quarterback all we want, but the fact is that we do not have enough information to make an informed choice or critique of this fellow's actions. If no charges were put fourth, then odds are there was sufficient evidence to show the shooter had a genuine fear for his life that allowed deadly force.

 

[scott024]

Makes you think what options you should consider in a situation. I’m thinking I’m not shooting unless I see a weapon or strongly suspect one is going to be shown. I bet it was a long two weeks for the shooter worrying if they would be charged.

One good punch to your melon and a perp may be taking your gun away from you in that situation. I'm not sure the shooting was necessary, but it was justified.

 

[DavidMcmillan]

Bad guy's "Ex-Wife" is wanting an explanation. That translates as "call me mr. lawyer I smell money"

 

[Tanis143]

Bad guy's "Ex-Wife" is wanting an explanation. That translates as "call me mr. lawyer I smell money"

And that is why you should have concealed carry insurance. I worry more about a civil lawsuit than a criminal one.

 

[jakeman]

F'ed around.

Found out.

I don't know, but I suspect the shooter wasn't able to just "drive away". Knowing that intersection, I would suspect that he was blocked and had no place or option to flee, but that's conjecture, just like saying he should have driven away is conjecture.

The DA didn't press charges. That tells me all I need to know. If a civil suit is filed, it shouldn't cost more than $1500 bucks to get it tossed considering the laws currently on the books in OK, but yes, carry insurance isn't a bad thing if you carry.