Originally Posted By: thedoctor
Yes, it is. You shoot someone fleeing, it is legally murder. Your opinion doesn't matter. That's the law in every state that I'm aware of.


If the person is on the ground and suddenly decides to move, you have no idea what he or she is planning. You can't just assume the intent is to run away and you shouldn't have to wait and see what he or she does to find out. There is cause to shoot.

Last edited by Pariah; 2012-04-29 12:21 AM.