Colorado sounds like a real jerk who liked to power trip under color of authority. There’s no info on Benn’s past. However, it seems like Colorado pepper-sprayed him for little or no reason; it seems very believable that he was the aggressor.
Obviously more info is needed, but right now I am leaning towards believing Benn.
From the article, "Benn has a concealed handgun permit and has no criminal convictions, according to a 2009 renewal of his permit".
Also from the article...
Benn's statement is at odds with information released by police, who gave the following account: Benn accused Colorado of cutting in front of him and they began arguing just after 2 p.m. Colorado sprayed Benn with pepper spray. Benn then drew a handgun and approached Colorado, firing at him. Colorado drew a handgun, returned fire and collapsed.
Even if the police version is true, it still sounds like self defense to me.
I bet that guy never cuts in line again.
It does appear Benn was in the right or, at least, mostly right. Colorado cut in front of him, probably because Benn was busy on the phone. Benn objected, perhaps not vulgarly, but probably in a snotty tone. The easily offended Colorado took offense, pepper sprayed him and the shooting began. I m have a feeling they’re just charging him as a deterrence to give any future shooters pause.