Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
The problem in the US is, the victim would be charged with premeditated murder if the video didn't exist, because of ruthless, selfish prosecutors.
Looked like the car jacker had a gun and was pointing it at the driver. Car owner was totally justified in that shooting based on a class I recently took at the local police department. ANY TIME a perpetrator has a weapon showing and showing aggressive moves towards you will be justified in shooting because your life could be in danger. That's EXACTLY how the police operate, and it's also the right of anyone who can legally carry a weapon to defend themselves in that same manner.
The slimy lawyers are a different issue, but bottom line is that you have the right to defend your life with deadly force if you are in a situation where someone has a weapon and is aggressive towards you with it.