Justice vs. Vigilantism
Legally, the distinction is clear.
Modern justice systems are built on the principle that the state—not individuals—determines guilt and punishment. When someone takes matters into their own hands, it falls under vigilantism.
Courts generally treat revenge killings as murder unless very narrow self-defense conditions apply. In this case, investigators concluded that the shooting did not meet those criteria.
That legal framework is designed to prevent cycles of retaliation. Without it, societies risk sliding into personal vendettas rather than impartial justice.
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