I remember that. The getaway driver went down for murder.Young man in Tulsa whacked 3 teenagers a few years ago in a burglary. He wasn't even charged. There's instance after instance where the home owner has used an AR or even an AK and hasn't been charged.
In states with strong castle and stand-your-ground laws I don't think the type of weapon matters in the slightest as long as it's a legal weapon.
That may be true in some states...I doubt there's anything to worry about here. I won't be putting my rifle back in the safe any time soon...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7chicago.com/amp/broken-arrow-ok-home-invasion-shooting/1833114/