PC §9.42. DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY. A person isphilip964 wrote:Considering this was in the day and in Austin, I am surprised he was not arrested.
justified in using deadly force against another to protect land or tangible,
movable property:
(B) to prevent the other who is fleeing immediately after committing
burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft during the nighttime
from escaping with the property
Cant say it was the smartest move, but it was legal...IMHO...IANAL