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Many people are about 5 sentences away from putting another person 6 feet under. But since we are civilized, we use restraint.

Words can and do put people over the edge.

I stand behind Mr. Browns self-defensive action. But it appears he opened himself up to a confrontation.

I've done the same countless times and have fortunately avoided life threatening situations as the result.

Lucky45 wrote:Eyewitness account here.

The cashier said, "Omar Brown came back to the counter and reached over him. Rivers turned around and said, 'Man, you know, you bumped me.' Brown said almost rudely, 'I said I'm sorry.' Rivers replied, 'You didn't say nothing.' So, Rivers turned back around for me to wait on him and Omar Brown walked off and he turned around and said, 'You ain't seen bumped me yet.'"

Thanks Lucky.

I stand correct and not ashamed. Its great to have more facts come to light. Obviously there was tension at the counter.

Note to self...just because I'm carrying doesn't give me the license to speak my mind to anyone.

Photoman wrote:

Molon_labe wrote: Last time I checked you DON'T settle a simple argument with a pistol in your hand, if you do...be prepared to defend "your words, with your life"

That's what I'm saying. These punks nowdays DO settle simple arguments with a pistol and you better remember that if you want to live.

This was easily avoidable. The officer just decided to challenge the punk and got more than he bargained for.

Huge assumptions my friend, and I consider everyone here a friend.

We don't know what was said and I doubt the Grand Jury will either.

We do know the facts on video.

Like you, I'll make a broad assumption that most street gang bangers sit at or below the bell curve on intelligence with maybe a 10% SD so even small innuendos can escalate beyond common sense. Our hero glanced back after two steps to see if there was any "after the counter" reaction. We don't know who started the counter exchange and what was said. However, our heros' antenna were up for the rest of the story. He was very well prepared when his would be assailant came within 10 feet of his vehicle. In other words, he anticipated trouble and had his gun ready. Something happened at that counter and I doubt the Store Clerk will provide a compelling, believable story to the Grand Jury.