Scottsdale man's attorney claims self-defence in salesman shooting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 04:02 · Archive

A Scottsdale man charged in the shooting of a door-to-door salesman claims he was defending himself during a confrontation.

Patrick McBride, a Scottsdale resident, has been charged after shooting Juan Hoffman, 21, a door-to-door salesman. The shooting occurred on 13 September in a gated community on 86th Place near Pima Road and Stage Coach Pass. Hoffman was shot in the back and injured.

McBride's attorney, Jefferson M. Simmons, disputes the police account. He states that Hoffman had come to the property asking for water because he felt hot and dehydrated. When McBride ordered him off the property as a trespasser, Hoffman remained in the community, claiming he had lost his wallet and wanted to search for it. According to court paperwork, Hoffman was still in the neighbourhood ten minutes later and was on a Segway.

Simmons says that when McBride confronted Hoffman, the salesman accelerated towards him on the Segway in an aggressive manner. As Hoffman closed in and raised his right hand holding an unknown object, McBride drew his gun from its holster. Simmons contends that 'in that split second', McBride, believing he was about to be struck, raised his arm to protect himself and the gun discharged upon contact.

Hoffman's account to police differs markedly. He told officers he saw McBride pull the black handgun and was turning to leave when he was shot in the back.

How it is being reported

• Scottsdale man’s attorney disputes account of shooting that injured salesmanA Scottsdale man charged after a door-to-door salesman was shot says, through his attorney, a split-second confrontation made self-defense necessary.Azfamily · 13 Oct, 03:09
• Scottsdale man’s attorney disputes account of shooting that injured salesmanA Scottsdale man charged after a door-to-door salesman was shot says, through his attorney, a split-second confrontation made self-defense necessary.KOLD · 13 Oct, 03:09

In this story: Patrick McBride · Juan Hoffman · Jefferson M. Simmons · Scottsdale · Arizona

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