He fired at one of the perpetrators while an innocent bystander was standing right behind or near the perp. It was at close range, so there was slightly less risk. But, he put the other patron in additional danger.
Williams also continued to shoot at the perps as they ran, even after they got out the first door onto the street (or sidewalk?). Had one of those shots been fatal, an overzealous prosecutor could have argued that it was unnecessary.
Prefer to think of Williams as prepared.
He brought a gun to a gunfight,
He moved deliberately from a good covered position, staying in the fight until the threat was no longer a threat (can’t see from the last view in the video if zippy the hoodie was maybe trying to get back to a dropped gun).
The video shows four shots....
Four shots, four slugs in meat.
Looks like Mr. Williams was not only prepared, but the better MAN.
Hope he can weather the coming legal storm. Every round fired has a lawyer attached to it....fortunately that doesn’t obstruct one’s front sight!
God’s speed Mr. Williams.
Dude, it was the two crazy black robbers who put the patrons in danger. I’m guessing you would have kept everyone safe by not poking out your head?