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To: driftless2

Um, no, not necessarily, and not usually.


147 posted on 04/12/2015 6:35:35 AM PDT by IChing
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To: IChing
If I'm lawfully ordered to surrender by a policeman, then I engage in a struggle with the cop where I either beat the cop or take his weapon, and then I flee, shouldn't I expect to be shot at by the policeman?

A few days ago in the wake of this incident, I read an article where the Supreme Court ruled on this type of matter some years ago, and declared a cop could shoot a fleeing suspect...even if the suspect might not be armed.

But even if they hadn't ruled on it or said it was legal, if I put a beating on a cop, take the cop's gun or taser and use it on the cop, then run, like I said, I shouldn't be surprised if the cop takes a shot at me.

160 posted on 04/12/2015 6:48:02 AM PDT by driftless2 (For long term happiness, learn how to play the accordion.)
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