From what I understand he keeps a gun near his bed. Lives on his own on a rural farm. Cop shop would have been miles away. Heard noises at midnight, turns the lights on and has the shock of his life.
He's 62 and planned on retiring next year.
I know a guy who shot an intruder point blank in the head. Intruder had zero chance, gun was registered. currently waiting trial.
I'm not saying what he did was right or wrong but what are you meant to do?