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Jury divided on self-defense claim in shooting of YouTube prankster

  • YouTube prankster Tanner Cook was shot by delivery driver Alan Colie at a Virginia mall food court on April 2.
  • Defense argues Colie felt threatened and acted in self-defense, while prosecutors say Cook's actions weren't threatening.
  • Video shows confrontation between the two men before Colie shoots Cook in the chest.
  • Jury unable to reach verdict on whether shooting was self-defense or done with malice.
  • Colie acquitted of main charge but convicted on lesser firearm count; fate still uncertain.
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