A protester pointed an AK-47-style rifle at him. Perry defended himself by shooting the protester. A grand jury indicted Perry on murder and other charges.
Cell phone video of the incident showed a mob of protesters swarming car just before shots rang out.
A moment later, there was another round of shots.
Another armed protester opened fire on Perry’s vehicle as he fled the area, KEYE reported.
Police said the Perry called 911 and reported the shooting immediately, KTVT reported.
Chief Manley said Perry admitted to shooting Foster but said he only did it after Foster pointed his rifle at him, KEYE reported.