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That article conveniently leaves out that he was shot in the stomach and died in the hospital. Even if the shooter's actions were extreme it doesnt seem the shooter was trying to kill him.

So what charge are you hoping to stick? It doesn't have the malice or premeditation for murder. You could try manslaughter but it'd be argued against self defense, the only court admissible account of events. That's not gonna pass in Texas of all places.

This isn't a judge dismissing a case or a DA choosing not to prosecute; a grand jury is made up of citizens and they made the call based on evidence and testimony. It's a feel-bad story but appealing to the court of public opinion does fuck all.