Justification for shooting death of Cedar City man investigated

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Police are investigating whether a Florida man was justified in slaying a 26-year-old Cedar City man who allegedly forced his way into the other man's motor home.

"I'm not happy about it," the Florida father, who refused to give his name and was not identified by police, told The Spectrum. "I wish it never happened."

The family of four from Cape Coral, Fla., was parked in a lot near the center's Wal-Mart when Stubbs allegedly approached the door of the motor home about 9:45 p.m. Tuesday.

"When the door was answered, (Stubbs) allegedly forced his way into the residence and refused to leave when told," police Lt. David Holm said. "There was a struggle that ensued and during this struggle a shot was fired and Mr. Stubbs was struck with one shot."

"The tourists inside were in fear for their life," Sgt. Jerry Womack told the Deseret Morning News. "There was a scuffle inside the motor home and the man shot (the intruder) in the head with a shotgun."

Stubbs, who graduated from high school and college in Cedar City, started law school in Florida last fall.

"Who knows whether that prompted him to knock on the door?" said Stubbs' uncle, Randall Childs.

Womack said detectives were looking into whether alcohol was involved,

Stubbs has been convicted of speeding, alcohol violations and interfering with a police arrest, according to court records.