The issue is whether the negligent homicide was a case of self-defense. If he thought the man who was trying to get his gun might use it against him and he legitimately feared for his life, then he has a possible defense; especially since the man yelled he was going to kill him. Or, whether the man was "falling" toward the gun rather than lunging to get it as the witness stated in an interview after the shooting occurred.
It depends on what facts the jury believes. But, again, to try to reach conclusions now before the trial is even complete usually means we are basing our decisions on our political biases. Just note how the liberals want him convicted and the conservatives think he is not guilty. That is not based on facts but on bias.
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