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In reply to the discussion: Is this one self-defense, manslaughter, or murder? [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)29. Once again, you leave me speechless.
Even assuming that the dead guy was a would be robber, which is by no means clear, it is still manslaughter, at the very least. Dropped gun = no imminent threat. Walking away (as the cop reported) = no imminent threat. Jeez, man, do you really think it's OK to shoot people who pose no threat in the back and call it self defense? It doesn't matter if he robbed him and raped the woman, if he no longer poses a threat, you can't shoot him in the back. I hope this shooter doesn't have kids, because they are going to see him for a long time. Thank God you don't practice what you preach.
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Murder 2 cause he didn't need to shoot the guy because he had the gun. No question about it if it
teddy51
Apr 2012
#1
I would say it depends on whether the alleged robber was backing away or fleeing
petronius
Apr 2012
#3
This is exactly what I mean when I say I don't have much sympathy for violent criminals.
Atypical Liberal
Apr 2012
#24
You really believe you're going to get away with shooting people in the back?
Starboard Tack
Apr 2012
#37
Could still be murder if the prosecution can convince a jury of premeditation.
Starboard Tack
Apr 2012
#49
Only because the criminal was a butterfingers or saw the police and ditched his gun and ran.
Atypical Liberal
Apr 2012
#42