it's not written in the passive voice though? in that sentence "shot" and "caused" are both active verbs with "I" as the subject. it's a bit more detached than

it's not written in the passive voice though? in that sentence "shot" and "caused" are both active verbs with "I" as the subject. it's a bit more detached than saying "I shot and killed a man", but I don't think it shows a lack of remorse or responsibility. if anything, it emphasizes the regret at the irreversible outcome.