Fatal shooting ruled self defense

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A fatal shooting in Kalamazoo has been ruled self defense

Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Fink has ruled that the March 6^th shooting death of Bernell Gordon was self defense.

The alleged shooter, Frank Pierce, will face two felony firearms charges, but will not be charged in Gordon's death. Authorities say Pierce did shoot and kill the 20-year-old Gordon, but Gordon was assaulting Pierce and trying to rob him at the time of the shooting.

Pierce will be charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He could face up to five years in prison.