[Sopater]

Look at video of decedent position and stance and see if you would feel threatened.

I've watched the video several times, very closely, and in my opinion, the shooting does not appear to be warranted. The "pusher" was already backing up as the weapon was being brought to bear and he even seemed to retreat further when the "pushed" pointed it at his chest. I think he should have stopped there.

I believe that the "pusher" is obviously guilty of assault and battery, but if an assailant stops the assault before you start shooting, and begins to back off, maybe you have accomplished your goal of ending the assault.

That being said, there is a chance that had he not pulled the trigger, the "pusher" could have rushed him and finished the job. I can't say for sure. Nor can I say that I know how the "pushed" guy was feeling at the moment he dropped the hammer.

[AppyPappy]

Did he stop the assault because he saw a gun?

Face it, we don’t fear guys like the shooter. We fear guys like the pusher because they beat people to death every day. He assaulted the guy because he was entitled to assault him just like he was entitled to that handicapped spot.

[Stentor]

That being said, there is a chance that had he not pulled the trigger, the "pusher" could have rushed him and finished the job. I can't say for sure.

That's why he wouldn't be found guilty on any jury I was on. I'd be mummified in a corner of the room before I'd be bullied into that verdict.