[AmishDude]

Much like shooting an unarmed, fleeing suspect in the back is against the law.

Why?

Isn't running from easily identifiable law enforcement prima facia evidence of an intent to cause harm? How can they guarantee that he's not armed? Did they check him for explosives?

I've never understood this bit of the law.

Now, if one is shot in the back because one did not recognize law enforcement, that's another matter.

[1rudeboy]

My understanding is that the law allows an officer to shoot a fleeing suspect if the officer determines the suspect is an immediate threat to the officer or others.

"I thought he had a gun" works in some cases, but not others.