Originally Posted by RatherBHuntin
I wonder what the legal ruling is when two people both fear for their lives and one is shot and killed in a forceful struggle for the weapon that one was holding? Does the premise that McMichael had no legal reason to attempt a citizens arrest, automatically make him guilty of some type of negligent homicide? As for the Dad in the back of the truck, he had no involvement in the struggle, so why would he have legal jeopardy. The McMichaels were foolish to confront someone with weapons displayed, but wonder how this would all play out if all involved were black or if all involved were white.

How do you not "display" a shotgun when lawfully carrying it openly?