The Hmong knew that the pig was someone’s pet. This would be like me shooting the neighbor’s dog because it crossed into my yard. And besides, even the life of a pig (or even a rat) is more valuable than the life of a Hmong...
Do you have a 400lb pet that is capable of inflicting tremendous property damage and physical harm? Maybe you’re thinking of Wilbur he was a nice pig.
Doesn’t matter if it’s someone’s pet. So is every vicious pitbull which would get the very same treatment if it comes on my property. And I would take my chances with a pitbull long before a 400lb hog.
What the US Marines think of Hmong:
https://marinecorpsleaguepensacola.org/Public-Affairs-Detail/post_detail/Heroes-Among-Us-Allies-Night-The-Hmong-SGU-