Self-defense shooting (Massad Ayoob)
1. Make the call to 911. Law presumes who made the call to be the victim.
2. Holster your pistol so you don’t appear threatening when the cops show up. Keep one hand on the pistol, keep your eyes on the attacker, and hold your other hand up so the cops can see it.
3. Tell the cops who arrive on-scene:
A. I’m the one who called.
B. That’s the man who attacked me.
C. He may still have a weapon.
D. I don’t know if there are any more.
4. The five things to say as the scene is being secured::
A. This man attacked me.
B. I will sign the complaint.
C. Evidence is here.
D. The witnesses are there.
E. I will cooperate fully with you 24 hours after contacting counsel.
5. Make no further statements to anyone, especially the media. If you must talk to the media, make sure any statements are made through your attorney.
Even better.
“Make the call to 911. Law presumes who made the call to be the victim.”
No, they don’t. They assume whoever did the shooting and in possession of a firearm to be the aggressor. I know, after multiple times at that rodeo I have seen that pattern of prejudice. Also, NEVER place a hand near your weapon. They will want to see BOTH hands. They will remove the wepaon from its holster.
Best advice: Have a good attorney on speed dial. They are worth their weight in gold. Shut up. Nothing but the most basic statement that you are the vicitm and that your attorney is on his way and you will give a statement after speaking to the attorney.
Is that the content of the video that I can’t find at the link?