The family of a British man who was living in the US illegally have condemned the Vietnam veteran who shot him dead, calling him "scum", after the killing followed an alleged construction scam worth around $70,000 (roughly £55,000). The case has drawn attention in both the UK and US, raising questions about vigilante violence, immigration status and the circumstances that led to the fatal confrontation.

Beyond the headline details, the article text supplied does not include further reporting on the incident itself — such as when or where the shooting took place, the identities of those involved, or the current state of any police or legal proceedings. No additional facts, quotes or figures beyond the alleged $70,000 scam and the family's reaction were provided in the source material.