Wow that's intense - it's crazy because stuff like that never even makes it into the news here. There is some really scary stuff that happens in the resorts and all over town that you would never even know about unless you heard from someone that was there or in the know (ie - this guy or police officer friends).
I would certainly not be so relaxed about it, but it sounds like this guy has his priorities straight! His family is safe, he's safe, his car is being taken care of, cops are on it, and he's moving on!