Every bullet is lethal, no matter what caliber or where it impacts, so every shot is a shot to kill in theory. Of course, you should be thinking “shoot to stop”, but don't say anything-read on!
No need to explain at all, in fact, no need to say anything other than “name, rank serial number” to the cops, it is their job to figure it all out. Remember, anything and everything you say can and will likely be used against you.
The only thinking I recommend anyone involved in a shooting (or any matter unavailing the police for that matter) is simply:
“My name is John Smith, I live at 123 AnyLane, Anywhere USA”. Here is my CCW certificate (if appropriate), I will be glad to answer questions after I have spoken to my attorney”.
Stick to it no matter what! The 5th Amendment is not for crooks or criminals-it is to protect you, the law abiding citizen from injuring yourself over any legal matter.
Once you have spoken to your attorney, have him present during all interviews (PC for interrogations)and better yet, do not say anything at all. Let the facts be shown by investigation.
As to the placement of his rounds, the gentlemen involved was 100% on target-he aimed low CM and hit with all of his shots; having been in the dark moment myself, it is sometimes amazing that you can do much of anything at all, let alone precisely deliver rounds from a handgun. I quickly traded up to a M590 shotgun and an M249-probably was the best armed FG officer in my element. The M9 was just baggage.
Well done, sir.
God Bless and MOLON LABE
“My name is John Smith, I live at 123 AnyLane, Anywhere USA”. Here is my CCW certificate (if appropriate), I will be glad to answer questions after I have spoken to my attorney”.
Stick to it no matter what! The 5th Amendment is not for crooks or criminals-it is to protect you, the law abiding citizen from injuring yourself over any legal matter.
Once you have spoken to your attorney, have him present during all interviews (PC for interrogations)and better yet, do not say anything at all. Let the facts be shown by investigation.
Well worth repeating.
It's also exactly what my ex police chief instructor advised. Tell the police what you've laid out, then SHUT UP!.