"Just from looking at it, this guy was going about his business at the store and saw something that alarmed him, and he took action based on something that he really perceived was necessary at that time," Rogers said. "Based on the facts as I read them in this affidavit, I believe that’s a clear robbery where the person is starting to use force to enable him to complete the offense of theft."
Dallas police confirm it labels the initial offense as a robbery.
According to search records, Jackson does not have a criminal history. He waited for police to arrive and agreed to an interview at headquarters.
Jackson said he was "concerned for the safety of the two women" and aimed for Betts’ leg. It’s unclear where Betts was hit.
"Then it’s going to be up to a grand jury to decide whether they believe self-defense applies clearly or if they believe there’s probably cause that it doesn’t apply and that it should go to a trial," Rogers said.
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- Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:38 pm
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- Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:43 pm
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It is because of the situation described in this thread that I am more likely to mind my own business unless I see someone at risk of great bodily injury or death. I don't know if the fight between the thief and the employees was a scuffle or if the thief was landing major hard blows. With the current crop of progressive DAs that protect criminals at the expense of the citizens, I'm more likely to not insert myself into a situation. It is a shame that we live in a world that protects the criminals and the unintended consequences that follow.