Not if I'm on the jury.
Lessons:
(1) Know your state laws about firearms and use of force.
(2) Lock your car when warming it up.
(1) Know your state laws about firearms and use of force.
Late to this thread as I just heard this on the news today. He was booked in June and released to await trial in September.
Sadly, he probably DID know the Washington State law (okay to shoot someone to prevent a felony) - but I guess the law doesn’t matter to this prosecuter. Much like the Zimmerman case, the cops did not arrest the guy.
Although locking your car is always a good idea. Although the deceased had burglary tools on him.