WELL, SHOOT... JUST SHOOT

[HairOfTheDog]

"The shotgun went off accidentally". Yeah, sure it did. I've been shooting shotguns for many years and I've never had one go off unless I pulled the trigger. Depending on the type of shotgun (pump, auto or double barrel), a round has to be chambered, the safety must be off and the trigger must be pulled for the shotgun to fire.

Wafer was probably counting on the "Zimmerman Defense" to save his ass. Didn't work.

First he said that it was an accident. I agree with you and the arms experts, that's bullshit.

Then he said he was in fear for his life and that's why he intentionally pulled the trigger.

Whichever story he ultimately chooses, I don't think it's gonna get him off the hook either, Cheyne. Just can't imagine any defense tactic that could sway a jury away from second degree murder, given the circumstances in this case.

Wafer is an asshole who shot through a locked door. He killed a stranger unnecessarily. But, it could have just as easily been one of his neighbors or loved ones on the other side of that door, in an altered/disoriented state of distress. He's dangerous and needs to do some legitimate time behind bars.

If Wafer and his attorneys are sensible, he'll plead out, strike a deal, avoid trial, and go straight to jail to start serving his sentence. IMO.