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Varying opinions is fine, I'm not trying to go in circles on this, but I'm just saying that this is the part where I'm saying you are ignoring the details.
Tubby is not just some guy walking around with mace at his side. He is a guy that was JUST in another altercation with a BLM guy where he had the mace out and ready to use (security guy saw that altercation), and then Tubby comes over to get in another argument with "security guy" where he got physical with him. THAT is when he became a threat. Not just having the mace, but what he was doing while having the mace.
He didn't use the mace in the first altercation. Yes, it was ready to use. No, he was not in the process of using it (or posturing as such) when shooter went for his gun. You can imagine he might, but he's simply not pointing it prior to that event. If you've got a picture showing otherwise let's see it.
Regardless, that detail doesn't seem like the crux of it. It's just another factor among many. Even if he started spraying first and then shooter went for his gun I'd say the shooter is doing time.
The fact that you are taking this position given your posting history and general ideology around giving a wide berth to self-defense is...surprising. Or at least I wish it was.
Also, there is a case for fear of death or grievous bodily harm. When you've been mased and cannot see, your attacker can do whatever they want to you: you've been all but completely robbed of your ability to defend yourself if you cannot see. It's not necessarily a great case, but it's a case. Their being cops nearby is irrelevant (wtf?).
I'm impressed that liberal posters have called a spade a spade here: that this is unlawful homicide. Maybe he can argue self-defense, but in terms of our norms surrounding killing someone this is definitely unacceptable. I'm not impressed that right-wing shit posters are whining about how terrible this is when they've shamelessly defended lethal self defense against non-lethal aggression countless times before.
I'm trying to be realistic based on the known facts, the law, and how these instances are generally viewed. I personally wouldn't have shot in that situation due to the variety of factors I've mentioned. If on the jury I'd listen to shooter's story with an open mind.
The cops being right there is relevant. Him having his buddy right there matters too. It's hard to claim one guy is going to beat you senseless when you've got help and can yell for the police. Maybe you want the guy to be innocent and that's fine. I'm just going by what I see and dgaf who likes who politically.