According to recent KPHO reports, a fatal shooting in Phoenix, Ariz., this week stemmed from a confrontation between 22-year-old Darell D. Hitchins and three targeted individuals.
Police cite the victims’ statements, which indicate Hitchins approached the group, produced a firearm, and likely used it to strike one of the individuals in the head. The assaulted victim was able to react, however, by producing a handgun and firing at the suspect several times. Hitchens was shot at least once during the altercation, an injury that proved fatal.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene; and, according to authorities, the three victims have been cooperative during the investigation. As of the latest reports available, the shooter has not been charged. Police indicate the report will be reviewed upon its completion to determine whether charges are warranted; however, many citizens apparently believe the armed victim was justified in using deadly force.
A Bearing Arms article detailing the incident included dozens of reader responses, most of which expressed support for the victim.
“Hope no charges files [sic] against the man protecting himself!” wrote one reader.
At least one commenter thought a misdemeanor charge might be appropriate.
“Fine him for littering! He left a pile of trash on the ground after all,” the reader wrote.
Though there was plenty of disappointment expressed over the loss of a life, most concluded that Hitchins brought his fate on himself.
“Good,” wrote one individual, “one less thug.”
Another concluded that “justice is served” as a result of the victim’s quick reaction.
h/t: Bearing Arms
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