I first blogged about this here.  In that post, I said that I hoped the justice system nailed him to the wall, if the story happened as reported.  Apparently, it did not.

Mallot was found to have used justifiable lethal self defense.  New article at Click2Houston.com.  (Via Xavier).  Mallot did not testify himself, but several witnesses did.

I'm glad for Mr. Mallot, and glad my initial reaction turned out to be incorrect.