According to this story and others, the “security guard” was an off duty police officer and was in uniform. It’s possible that the officer thought he was going to be run over. We don’t know for sure because writers seem to get foggy when it comes to details that could justify the officer’s actions.
After chasing Frey and the other two women to their car, Campbell opened the door and commanded them to stop, but the car was placed in drive and moved forward. 'I think it knocked him off balance and, in fear of his life and being ran over, he discharged his weapon at that point,' said Thomas Gilliland, Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The police should charge the driver with her death.
From the article:
After chasing Frey and the other two women to their car, Campbell opened the door and commanded them to stop, but the car was placed in drive and moved forward.
'I think it knocked him off balance and, in fear of his life and being ran over, he discharged his weapon at that point,' said Thomas Gilliland, Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
I lived in Houston for over twenty years. The “right to propery” is a well established right in Texas law. The short version, you can use ANY force to protect your property, REGARDLESS of value!
It’s tragic she had to die this way, but, she only has herself and accomplishes to blame. It the crimes are deemed a felony, can’t her cohorts face “capital murder” charges?
I agree. That is until more information and details become available. Judgement reserved until then.