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No one handling a firearm does so without first checking if it's loaded. Safety 101. He's a killer.No accident.

No one handling a firearm does so without first checking if it's loaded. Safety 101. He's a killer.No accident.

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[–] • 4 pts

He intentionally pointed a gun at these people, made a statement about shooting them, then pulled the trigger. He aimed and fired at people. He admits to it. His intent should only matter in the charge they file, it is murder in the 3rd degree (manslaughter), it is absolutely negligent homicide. His remorse and fame should not change the facts of the matter.

[–] • 0 pt (edited )

The difference between murder and manslaughter is INTENT. The way that intent happened (was it planned well in advance, was it thought of even immediately before etc) is what proves the degree of the charge. From what you have said above, that is at least 2nd degree murder. If they find out he had it out for these two people - or even one of them - and had made threats in the past, that's 1st degree right there.

*edit I should say I live in Aussieland and the laws are different here but the basic premise of intent is the same.