No where on Earth does a shove or
a "heated exchange of words" justify stabbing someone in the heart..
Texas Self-Defense Law:
Texas law allows for the use of force, including deadly force, in self-defense, but it's not a free-for-all.
Deadly Force Justification:
You can use deadly force if you reasonably believe it's immediately necessary to protect yourself or another from the other person's use or attempted use of unlawful deadly force, or to prevent the other person's imminent commission of certain violent crimes like aggravated kidnapping, murder, sexual assault, or robbery.
Stand Your Ground:
Texas has a "stand your ground" law, meaning you don't have a duty to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense if you have the legal right to be present at the location where deadly force is used.
Castle Doctrine:
The "castle doctrine" extends this right, stating that you have the right to defend yourself in your home, car, or place of business.
Reasonable Belief:
The key is that your belief in the necessity of using deadly force must be reasonable, based on the circumstances.
Not Justified for a Shove:
A shove, in most cases, does not constitute an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury, and therefore, the use of deadly force would likely not be justified.
There are many eye witnesses...my understanding both stud4nts and adults...
Let the truth come out legally...
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.9.htm#9.21