He stated that he observed no oncoming traffic but also acknowledged that "[o]ur fear was oncoming traffic and what might happen if the chase continued." He also testified at trial that he feared for the safety of several college students he had seen earlier placing signs along the road. Acting on this decision, Bryant fired his gun outside his window, aiming at the truck's tires, while Green was driving approximately 90 to 100 mph. He fired six shots from his gun at the truck's rear tire and reloaded, firing three more shots before his gun "locked down." He then unsnapped Green's holster, took Green's gun, and shot twice more. The second shot shattered the truck's back window, and the truck left the road and came to a stop.when he causes the death of another human being without any intention to do so, by the commission of a lawful act in an unlawful manner likely to cause death or great bodily harm.
Evidence was presented that Bryant was aiming at the victim's tires and did not intend to shoot the victim in the head. Furthermore, he apparently believed force was necessary to prevent harm to others, as he observed the victim's truck strike another police officer's vehicle. See OCGA § 16-3-21. But the State also presented evidence that he used an unfamiliar weapon to shoot at a moving vehicle, from a moving police car, on a winding road, while engaged in a high speed chase. Under these circumstances, the jury was authorized to find that Bryant committed