Law student finally judged not guilty in shooting: "A Philadelphia jury has acquitted a one-time law student of shooting a man six times in an after-hours sidewalk argument downtown. Gerald Ung had faced attempted murder and other charges in the January 2010 shooting in Old City, a neighborhood filled with nightclubs and bars. Ung had testified that he shot Edward DiDonato Jr. in self-defense after being threatened and lunged at by the victim and three others. DiDonato and his three friends denied provoking Ung. The 24-year-old DiDonato was critically wounded but survived. He is a former captain of Villanova University's lacrosse team. Ung, a 29-year-old former Temple University law student, was licensed to carry a gun. [He was charged only because he was Asian and his attackers were well-connected. See the initial report on this blog of 22 January, 2010]


FL: State attorney rules case justifiable homicide: "Officials say Fryer approached Emala's vehicle in an aggressive, threatening manner. Due to a physical limitation and unable to defend himself, deputies said, Emala retrieved a Colt .38 revolver from the vehicle's center console, hoping Fryer would retreat. Fryer lunged for the gun, which discharged into the windshield. Fryer then attempted to punch Emala through the window and Emala fired twice, hitting Fryer in the arm and chest. The State Attorney's Office said the shooting was justified through the Stand Your Ground law. Adopted several years ago, that law allows citizens to use deadly force if someone forcibly enters their home or occupied vehicle and they feel the threat of death or great bodily harm."


FL: Aggressive drinking companion shot: "Hatley was awakened by Cohron and the two began arguing. Detectives were told Cohron had a knife and attacked Hatley, who escaped and went next door to call the landlord. Not getting a response, Hatley returned to the home, entered his room and shut the door. Cohron banged on the door, but Hatley told him not to come in because he had a gun. Cohron barged in. Feeling threatened, Hatley shot him. State Attorney's officials said the shooting was a justifiable use of deadly force in Hatley defending himself."


MA: Store Clerk Shoots Man In Botched Robbery: "Police investigated a shooting Tuesday night that injured a man who they said attempted to rob a store in Mattapan. Boston police said the man, who was in his 40s, entered a store called Essential Body Herbs at 1282 Blue Hill Ave. just after 7 p.m. and attempted to rob the clerk while holding a hammer. The clerk, who has a valid license to carry a gun, shot the man, investigators said. Police said the man was taken to Boston Medical Center."