If the CCWer slowed or decreased the ability of the bad guys to project violence and harm people then he made a positive difference and (IMHO) is a hero. He likely saved some lives. RIP.

The attempt for media to blame him only reinforces what most of us know; the news is not "news" but Leftist propaganda. They would rather give a bad guy free reign to murder innocent people than admit their fail on gun control. Most of us also know why that is (political goals and such).