[DeltaZulu]

Texas Penal code does afford the use of deadly force to stop a person(s) from continuing their criminal act upon a minor (child)...

As a former Texas CCW owner, that is dead wrong. You are permitted to use deadly force to prevent bodily harm to any person as long as you have a reasonable belief that that person wanted or requested your help.

[ConservativeMind]

I’m having a hard time understanding the difference between what you’ve said and what Stevie said. These are some options that might explain your position:

1) Harm was already being done, so since it can’t be prevented, there’s no protection for the shooter.

2) The shooter could not have “reasonable belief” that the child wanted help to stop it.

3) ??