Relatives of Dead People Don't Like Self-defense

I get that his mother is grieving, but he fired a weapon in a "verbal altercation." JERRY DAVICH: Mother of slain teen begs for justice: 'That’s not self-defense. That’s cold-blooded murder'

His death was ruled a homicide by the county coroner’s office. A person of interest was taken into custody, then later released by police. His name was not publicly released. The case was presented to the Lake County prosecutor’s office. No charges were filed.

“There wasn’t enough evidence to secure any charges, but it’s still an active investigation,” Lake Station police Capt. Daniel Perryman said. “We’re leaving it open until we get the coroner’s report, based on advice from the prosecutor’s office.”

So rumor and social media (but I repeat myself) have filled in the gaps in knowledge, muddying the waters and making more investigation difficult.

While no charges have been filed, the incident has also not been ruled self-defense. There is no video. Cops are waiting, mostly, on the autopsy report to be completed.

Reillo said her son shot himself in the groin while reaching for his gun, according to Alvarez’s girlfriend who witnessed the exchange. Police have not yet confirmed this scenario, and the case’s autopsy report is pending.

The mother is understandably upset, but self-defense is a human-right.