Those questions are irrelevant to whether a crime was committed. Tough cases make bad law. I would hope that nobody here thinks that standing your ground and defending your life with a gun is not outside the bounds of either natural rights or the law though.
don’t get me wrong,, he may well have felt he was in fear for his life,, the fact he was out there is a sign in itself of the tension in that area.. he also may well have precipitated it coming to this.. I’m trying to believe no crime was committed too but the defense of your life argument when ya brought it on yourself over attire leaves a taste lacking.. I don’t know, still doesn’t pass the smell test for me.. I don’t pack so it’s not an issue for me personally and I don’t wear hoodies..
like the old shift sergeant on Hill Street blues.. he’d always send the officers off with a “Hey, Be careful out there!”..