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Originally Posted by The Reaper
For defense purposes, he sure made a lot of statements that could be used against himself.
Since the benefit goes to the person employing lethal force if they were defending themselves or their property, I think he should have been less macho and more fearful in his statements. In the transcript, he sounds eager to go out of his way shoot them.
If you call 911, the call is going to be recorded and every word you say is going to be analyzed. There is no point in talking to the dispatcher after reporting the location and nature of the crime, descriptions of the perps and yourself, that you are armed, concerned for your safety, and prepared to defend yourself.
If he had shouted something more along the line of "Oh my God, please don't hurt me!" before firing, and forensics showed that they were moving towards him when he fired, he would in all likelihood not be charged or sent before a grand jury in this jurisdiction. As it is now, he sounded eager to shoot, and is going to have to account for his actions in court. Even if he is acquitted, there will be significant legal costs to defend himself.
Not saying that they didn't deserve it, or that the shooting was not justified. Just pointing out that this does not help those who support the castle doctrine, and that your words can come back to hurt you.
Just my .02, YMMV.
TR
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Greetings Sir.
Wanted to ask a question, and hope it is okay?
Suppose this is a learning tool...If confronted with similar situation, what would be the appropriate course of action? Variables being neighbor is not at home, elderly, etc...(Personally, if the situation were mine...I'd do the same thing.) But, is it the wrong response?
Holly