GRETNA, La. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting former Jets running back Joe McKnight acted in self-defense because McKnight was threatening him and trying to climb into his car, his lawyers say.
Ronald Gasser, 55, of Terrytown, had initially been arrested on a manslaughter charge but was indicted Wednesday on a charge of second-degree murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence if he’s convicted. He’s being held on $750,000 bond.
“Information provided from our sources indicates that McKnight exited his vehicle and attempted to enter through the passenger window of Mr.