Known bully and criminal shot by people who called the cops many times. Probably were told by cops to shoot him next time they were threatened. That’s my guesss. Disclaimer- I’m a known idiot that jumps to conclusions.
Agreed. How are these two out on bail? Let alone $25k??
The Texas "Castle Doctrine" will not apply.
"Self-defense" will not apply.
The shooters appeared to have provoked the incident, thus losing the presumption of innocence needed for a self-defense claim.
The decedent was an absolute fool to repeatedly threaten to kill two armed men, and lunge at them, as a response to the situation.
The Texas equivalent to a charge of voluntary manslaughter would seem to be appropriate. Might be garnished with an additional charge of assault with a deadly weapon (against the wife, when they ordered her at gunpoint to "get on the ground").
Could go either way before a jury.
All three were armed with deadly weapons. Mr. Orange Shirt threatened to kill the father and son and when he advanced towards them, he was shot and killed. $25,000 bail is what one may see for assault with a deadly weapon but is incredibly low for the charge of murder.
Here’s an article that gives more info:
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article218728710.html
Holy cow. I worked with John Miller and his brother James many years ago at Hack Drilling Co. in Abilene. I can attest that you do not want to be on their bad side.