Did Kino Kill Coyotito?

Unbeknownst to Kino, the bullet hits and kills Coyotito. As the watchman shoots, Kino springs upon the trackers, stabbing the watchman and seizing the rifle. Knocking one of the other men out with a fierce blow, he watches as the last man attempts to flee up the cliff.

Is Kino responsible for Coyotito's death?

9. Is Kino responsible for Coyotito's death? Why or why not? He isn't responsible because Cotyotito cried out from the cave which alerted the guards when Kino didn't make a sound.

Why did Kino kill Coyotito in the pearl?

Ironically, saving Coyotito was the reason Kino wanted the pearl to start with, but ultimately Coyotito dies because of the pearl. Kino finally agrees with Juana that the pearl is evil and throws it back into the sea following Coyotito's death.