Based on very limited information it does not appear that the use of deadly forces was appropriate. Harris County most likely will take charges against the shooter.
The Texas Penal Code codifies the legal use of "Deadly Force" and as described, this fails to even come close to meeting the legal justification.
Texas has very liberal deadly force statutes, deadly force may be used to stop "criminal mischief at nighttime."
Based on very limited information it does not appear that the use of deadly forces was appropriate. Harris County most likely will take charges against the shooter.
The Texas Penal Code codifies the legal use of "Deadly Force" and as described, this fails to even come close to meeting the legal justification.
Texas has very liberal deadly force statutes, deadly force may be used to stop "criminal mischief at nighttime."
We live in dangerous times. And sometimes...over thinking can end badly as well. i.e. someone may end up going home in a box. The remedy is:
1. ABC
2. Practice
3. Practice
4. More Practice
5. Pray...every day.