A Michigan security guard is in the clear after a shooting claimed the life of a young woman.
According to Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, 33-year-old Alexandra Fields was involved in a brawl at the Bloom bar that featured her sister and brother-in-law.
Providing first aid turned into a potentially deadly situation for security guard
When a woman was injured in the melee, the security guard attempted to render first aid. That’s when Fields allegedly approached him and, according to witnesses, made an already bad situation far worse.
She reportedly wielded a wrench as a weapon before pulling a gun on the guard. Witnesses said she raised the firearm in very close proximity to the man, and that’s when he acted in self-defense.
Investigators determined that he fired six shots, striking Fields multiple times. She was fatally wounded, and one round hit a bystander in the leg. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Nothing is guaranteed, even in the most open-and-shut self-defense cases
Despite the apparently straightforward sequence of events at the Michigan bar, it is wrong to assume that the guard did not face legal consequences for his actions. Nothing is assured, especially in areas controlled by anti-Second Amendment lawmakers.
The good news for the unidentified security man is that he does not face charges for defending himself. By all accounts, he was forced into a situation where he had no choice but to react with lethal force.
Chief Barren explained in his announcement that the proximity to the woman and the presence of a firearm in the chaotic situation justified the shooting.
The bar’s owner told reporters that the establishment “wands” its patrons and employs professional guards. He said he plans to continue collaborating with law enforcement and to enhance lighting and security for public safety.
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