[Smokin' Joe]

For one thing, if Vavrik felt threatened by the approaching Loudon, maybe he was entitled to use his car as a self-defense weapon.

I doubt it. Only in the event Vavrik HAD to pass Loudon to leave the area. Vavrik had no compelling interest in remaining at the scene. Loudon was there to change a tire, with the vehicles owner who was a relative, and whom he had given a ride.

Indirectly, (given that he suspected Vavrik had slashed the tire), he was defending property by not leaving.

From the story, there was nothing to prevent Vavrik from using the vehicle to escape, which (imho) would have been the wiser course of action.

If corroborative testimony is tight and indicates that Vavrik was using the vehicle to threaten Loudon, it should be ruled a good shoot.

Daddy should learn when to shut up, though.

[riverrunner]

I would guess that the guy shot was a ex boy friend of the daughter. Who decided to get back at her slashed her tire and was coming back to do more harm to her.

Sounds like her Dad was not only defending himself but his daughter from crazy ex boy friend.