The ruling on the statement that the killing of 'Uthman was due to the goodness of his heart

The questioner:
Salih, may Allah preserve you and bless you, 'Umar al-Yafi'i from al-Madinah al-Munawwarah says: Is it correct to say that the killing of our master 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) was due to his not using severity against the Khawarij, or because he was good-hearted? And is this considered an insult to the Companions?

The Shaykh:
The killing of 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) was injustice; he was killed while wronged (may Allah be pleased with him). The one who killed him is not from the people of the Sunnah; he was killed by a person who is not from the people of the Sunnah, but rather an enemy.

The questioner:
And regarding the statement that the reason for his killing was his good-heartedness, that he did not be harsh with them and did not prevent them, is this considered an insult to the Companions?

The Shaykh:
They overpowered him; he did not allow them to kill him. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh