A deadly shooting inside a Kansas City gas station has sparked intense debate after prosecutors labeled the double homicide a case of self-defense—despite security footage that some say tells a different story.
The incident, which left two brothers dead, unfolded when 27-year-old Emanuel Hernandez entered the gas station and got into a verbal altercation with Byron Garrett, 35, and Taylor Garrett, 32.
Surveillance video shows Taylor Garrett taking a swing and landing a punch on Hernandez’s face. In response, Hernandez immediately pulls a gun from his waistband and points it at both brothers. As the brothers attempt to flee the scene, Hernandez opens fire, killing both men.
Prosecutors claim Taylor was the initial aggressor and have opted for lesser charges, citing Missouri’s self-defense laws. Hernandez was arrested at the scene but has since been released on bond.
However, the victims’ family and their attorney are calling foul. They argue that the footage clearly shows the brothers trying to retreat, and that Hernandez’s decision to pursue and fatally shoot them amounts to murder—not self-defense.
“If someone throws a punch, the answer is not two bullets in the back,” the Garrett family’s lawyer said in a statement.
The community is split, with some citing Missouri’s permissive self-defense laws while others are outraged that a man can open fire on two unarmed individuals as they flee—and walk free on bond.
As outrage builds online, many are asking: Is this justice—or a dangerous precedent?
The video has gone viral, and calls for a grand jury review are already growing louder. The full footage can be seen here:
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Author: Mack Cogburn
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