They were waiting for a store to open so they could buy the shoe on its first day of release . Police say a man approached the group with a gun in hand and threatened to shoot them . One of the men pulled a gun , Atlanta police say . `` A number of witnesses were interviewed and this appears to be self-defense , '' he said . Police spokesman : ` ` This appears to be self - defense , '' and the man was not charged .
They were waiting for a store to open so they could buy the shoe on its first day of release . Police say a man approached the group with a gun in hand and threatened to shoot them . One of the men pulled a gun , Atlanta police say . Police spokesman : ` ` This appears to be self - defense , '' and the man was not charged .