Police: Jackson fired gun after being hit

[DeclinetoState]

I'm not sure shooting into the air is "self-defense," though I can understand the reason for the reaction, I guess.

Associated Press
Posted: 20 hours ago

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana Pacers guard Stephen Jackson fired shots in the air in apparent self-defense after he was hit by a car outside a strip club early Friday - the latest blow to a team struggling to rebuild its image.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Jackson and teammates Jamaal Tinsley, Marquis Daniels and Jimmie Hunter committed an "error in judgment" by staying out late during training camp. No one was seriously injured.

"Stephen is very lucky," Carlisle said. "It was a potential life-threatening situation that was averted. And right now, the biggest emotion I feel is relief that he's going to be OK."

Police said the disturbance began with an argument inside Club Rio involving patrons and players. The players said they left the club, but the patrons followed them. Then things turned physical.Fox Sports (http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/6035332)

[Republican_Legion]

I think it was self-defense. Theres lots of raging psychopaths these days at bars that will go over the top and kill someone over an argument.

There was a incident when I lived in 'San Clemente' where a man was killed in a bar from a beer bottle to the head. I dont blame those guys for having handgun permits and being armed. The shots in the air is a signal to attackers to 'F*** off or the next one will be aimed at them'.