Firefighterchen
OC for Tactical Advantage
Like many have said, the facts are still not out.
Whether GZ initiated the conflict is still not clear. If he did, does that negate the right to defend himself if he was actually in fear of his life when he was getting hit?
The kid's past history may not be the best but GZ apparently has an even worse history with police and actual trouble with the law.
Either way it looks like two troublemakers collided on that night. I would expect someone older to be a little wiser, especially when carrying a handgun. GZ probably will have a lot to explain either way.
I am figuring out the story just as much as anybody else, learning new aspects each day, each hour. I know GZ had run ins with the law before, but what exactly was he charged with? I have read reports it was domestic violence, where charges were dropped, is that true, and was that all he had?
EDIT: After a little google search, I believe I have his record right. And anyone who can correct it, feel free to do so. He was arrested for "resisting arrest with violence" and "battery of a law enforcement." He was charged for "resisting arrest without violence." This charge was dropped after going to alcohol education program. At that point he has a clean record. He then had a restraining order filed against him from his ex-wife, which he in turn also filed a restraining order against, both of which were granted. He had a speeding ticket, which was dropped, because the officer never showed up in court.