So what's the thought processes behind the shotgun placement in the "'remastered" village level?

I'd like to first say the remastered levels are very well done, big fan of the work. However one thing I don't understand is the shotgun placement; you go off the beaten path and find this random named NPC watching over several boxes. He says something, then calls guards and becomes hostile... is this what's supposed to happen? I can't help but feel this was meant to be something more substantial.