Important detail - it happened in Arizona, and their laws on the topic changed around after this went to trial. Not sure how to look up what the particulars were at the time of the event.

Short version would be that the "reasonable" jurors would have acted differently in the same situation :roll: Some of the relevant news stories (with the usual problems journalists have with details) were posted on various forums back when it happened.

Intent - guy runs towards a drawn weapon after hearing a shot, yelling

Ability - obvious difference in age, 15-20 years

Opportunity - it was on a narrow and hilly trail, but I don't recall who was where