the tone of the article is almost like they think the guy MURDERED the cougar.......
Many question the claim of self-defense, and the suspect is undergoing interrogation. A spokesperson encouraged any (four-legged) eye-witnesses to come forward. Next of (cougar) kin have been notified. The mother attested that her son was a good cat, traveling his own yard and who did not deserve to be killed.
Racial motives are also been considered as it is reported that the killer is white, with Al Sharpton commenting that this appears to be another example of white supremacy.