[morphing libertarian]

The person defending himself does not have to be accurate in his analysis of the scenario. The attacker is taking the risk of the defender and armed person not knowing how far the attacker intends to go.

[Uncle Chip]

You don’t know much about this case, do you???

You’re just firing at the hip just like that lunatic Reeves did.

[mlo]

"The person defending himself does not have to be accurate in his analysis of the scenario."

The law requires them to be both subjectively and objectively reasonable. Not perfect, no, but objectively reasonable. It is not enough to be afraid because of what someone might conceivably do, but hasn't actually done.

[DoodleDawg]

The person defending himself does not have to be accurate in his analysis of the scenario. The attacker is taking the risk of the defender and armed person not knowing how far the attacker intends to go.

Reeves shot and killed a man for no reason. He deserves to spend the rest of his life in jail.