Absolutely, every disagreement may be provocation in hindsight. As I noted, as an old man I might well be in fear of my life were I thrown to the ground, particularly with a second youth approaching at a fast walk (see video) to my left. Add to that the risk of losing his weapon in a physical altercation. The problem the shooter will face here is both his past history of loud complaints, and his purported verbal harassment of the girlfriend. Which, imo, might merit a verbal attack, but not physical as the coach did. We really don’t know all the facts yet, but I can see where the shooter could have a problem. He clearly has a substantial legal bill. My opinion only, I’d have stayed in the car. Call the police if you’re upset. Don’t put yourself in a situation which can escalate needlessly.
No Doubt. I would have never gotten myself in that situation to begin with.
However, it wasn’t of changed the fear I would have had for my life had I been down on the ground.