[FBD]

Reeves clearly was ready to escalate the confrontation before the popcorn was thrown. There was a back and forth exchange between the two. Witnesses heard them arguing.

Watch bond hearing, Sheriff’s deputy testimony at 58:00 minutes in:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5iw1xtJx58&feature=youtube_gdata_player

“That will teach you to throw popcorn at me.” 3 witnesses heard Reeves say that.
According to the sheriff’s deputy who confiscated Reeves’ gun, he heard his wife say: (rough quote) “That was no reason to shoot someone.”

Reeves then told his wife to: “ Shut your fu#king mouth, and don’t say another word.”, according to the sheriff deputy.

When his own wife said (in front of witnesses) the shooting was wrong, why would anyone else defend it? -That is puzzling.

[morphing libertarian]

I don’t like textng or throwing popcorn, that’s why.

The texter should have stopped, moved, or otherwise kept to himself. If he status of his daughter was that important he should have stepped out into the walkway.

After shooting someone, making comments may or may not reveal true intent. Defending yourself or anticipating a problem can be a reflex.

[Uncle Chip]

Watch in the video where he kicks the back of his seat obviously trying to provoke him — about 8 seconds before he shoots him.

[kiryandil]

I'll Reeves' wife had a nice quiet respite from her menacing husband whilst he was in the pokey.

Too bad he can start back in oppressing her.