Joel Schwartz

A St. Louis man, Timothy Kemper, is charged with first-degree murder and other offenses after shooting at individuals rummaging through his parked car. His lawyer claims the shooting was self-defense, but experts argue deadly force cannot be used solely to protect property. The incident occurred in Lindenwood Park, where car break-ins have been reported.

A St. Louis man, Timothy Kemper, is charged with first-degree murder and other offenses after shooting at individuals he said were rummaging through his parked car. His attorney argues the shooting was self-defense, but legal experts note deadly force is not justified solely for property protection unless a threat of harm exists.

A St. Louis man, Timothy Kemper, is charged with first-degree murder and other offenses after shooting at individuals he claims were rummaging through his parked car. Kemper's defense argues self-defense, but legal experts note Missouri law prohibits deadly force solely to protect property unless accompanied by a threat of harm. The incident occurred in Lindenwood Park, where recent car break-ins have been reported.