No, the crime in the 70s was worse.  The "victim" needs to be charged with unlawful discharge of a weapon unless the crook was aiming to run him over.  Really stupid stuff.  If you are going to carry, know what you are allowed to shoot at.  The really dumb part is most folks get their car back.  It may be a mess and left in a bad part of town...  Crooks like this usually steal because of the opportunity  - most are not professional.