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Originally Posted by Guest
The Fox News app has a story about a 65 year old Minnesota man. He was awakened by a noise and it was someone breaking into his house. The would-be burglar ran outside to a getaway car and drove off. The homeowner took his .45 pistol and shot at the car. One of the three occupants was hit and died at the hospital. The homeowner was arrested and has been charged with manslaughter.
Was he in the right to fire at the car even though his life or property was not in danger at that point?
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Depends on the laws of that state. Every state has different use of force laws. Or do you want an opinion as to whether we feel he was right in capping the scumbags?
Personally, I doubt I would fire at a fleeing car unless being shot at. But, I was not there and it is easy to say after the fact.
Most likely, he will get convicted of the charge, but a good judge will give him a light sentence.