Grand Jury Declines To Indict Church Security Guard Who Killed Gunman In Texas

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https://www.npr.org/2020/09/29/918185532/grand-jury-declines-to-indict-church-security-guard-who-killed-gunman-in-texas

Grand Jury Declines To Indict Church Security Guard Who Killed Gunman In Texas

September 29, 202012:20 PM ET
Matthew S. Schwartz

When a man pulled a shotgun out from under a long coat and started shooting into a church congregation near Fort Worth, Texas, last winter, Jack Wilson didn't hesitate. Within seconds, the volunteer security guard unholstered his weapon and returned fire.

With one shot, Wilson killed the 43-year-old gunman and then kicked the shotgun away. Keith Thomas Kinnunen had already shot two congregants, who died. But there were more than 250 people in the West Freeway Church of Christ that day, on Dec. 29, and many credit Wilson for saving many more lives.

The shootings were recorded on video from a livestream camera that was on during the church service.

On Monday, a grand jury declined to indict Wilson for the shooting in White Settlement. Prosecutor Tim Rodgers of the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office explained that the law lets bystanders act with deadly force to protect others.

[FBaggins]

1. Not surprising

I would assume that was his job. Not sure what the criminal offense would be.

Other than whoever named the town.

[Nay]

2. Good. He did just what he was supposed to do -- stop a killer. nt

[Hangingon]

3. Good decision. He did what was needed.