[tina07]

and with the long criminal record of the deceased, perhaps he was on probation and not allowed to be carrying a knife?

[Theoria]

The Prosecutor has said the knife was legal. Dunno, why a criminal would not be allowed to carry a legal instrument around. Even they have the right to defend themselves.

Not far from Baltimore, Washington Redskin safety Sean Taylor was killed during a home invasion of thugs. He was a 'felon' and was not allowed to have a gun at his home. He went up against them with a baseball bat and he lost. They had a 'illegal' gun.