"I was in fear for my life," Mr. Lewis explained from the witness stand as to why he shot the running teen.
D.C. gun owner testifies an assailant fired first in car-theft confrontation that left teen dead
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But Mr. Lewis’ legal team said the defendant was protecting himself after one of the thieves shot at him first — something that wasn’t shared publicly until the defense’s opening statement.
Jason Lewis, gun owner who confronted group breaking into cars, on trial in death of Karon Blake, 13
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