Overview

• Erick Aguirre appeared in court on murder charges for fatally shooting a man posing as a parking attendant in Houston.
• Aguirre and his date had paid $40 to park near a restaurant, but later learned they were scammed.
• Aguirre allegedly retrieved a pistol and shot the man before returning to the restaurant for dinner.
• Aguirre's date contacted police two days later, leading to his arrest.
• Aguirre's attorney may argue that the use of deadly force was justified under state laws related to protection of property, but the circumstances of the case may not help his defense.