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I have to agree with the consensu that your "friend" overreacted. With out provocation he drew a weapon and pointed it at another. He would have been much better off staying in the truck with the doors locked. He could have easily conversed with the other gentleman thru the window. If that guy continued to try and get at your "friend" then he would have options. After drawing down on the suspected BG, his only options were to pray that the BG turns around and leaves, Thankfully THAT is what happened, or, Shoot the guy! I personally believe that option 2 would have left your "friend" in a heap O trouble. By staying in the truck and and trying to talk to the suspected bad guy he has done several things: (think conflict resolution)
1. He could have verified the BG's intentions.I.E. did he truly have a weapon or tool in his hand that he intended to use as a weapon.
2. He put a barrier betweeen him and the BG offering an opportunity to "work it out"
3. He may have been able to just drive off as traffic opened up.
4. If he did then actually have to shoot, The passersby that could be witnesses' would likely say that BG was trying REAL hard to get into your "friends" truck, or that he did infact have a weapon or tool that he was using. This would go a long way to your "friends" case.

As it stands, Looks like he overreacted.

Drawing a gun MUST be a final solution, Chances are it WILL be for the bad guy. You'd better make sure before you draw.