I'm fairly certain in VA self defense has to be proportional. I.e. if they come at you with fists you can't stab them unless you're way smaller and they could definitely kill you. It's pretty risky to act in self defense. I believe rules change if the aggressor enters the home.
So in this case, since the shooter willingly opened the door and went outside, his self defense claim would have been tougher, and the article doesn't say if the "victim" was armed. That would make a difference. Had the men entered the house, then it would be a pretty straight forward self defense.
(Trying to remember from my college law class, I'm not a lawyer).
So in this case, since the shooter willingly opened the door and went outside, his self defense claim would have been tougher, and the article doesn't say if the "victim" was armed. That would make a difference. Had the men entered the house, then it would be a pretty straight forward self defense.
(Trying to remember from my college law class, I'm not a lawyer).