How would I or any other homeowner be expected to know any of that, or even glean it from the situation? It is not as if this policeman identified himself, contacted the property owner or anything like that. He just hopped a fence and started shooting stuff. If some black-clad ninja comes around shooting up my property I will defend it.
Ok. Carry on...
I can’t leave it, he didn’t just hop the friggin’ fence, he was in pursuit and by stopping to chat you up he loses the perp, who by the way was hiding on your property. Then after said cop leaves because he knows he lost perp, the perp then waits until you come out back and whacks you with a shovel after whacking your dog. BTW, he was in uniform, which would pretty much seal your fate if you shot him in the scenario.
I swear do they not teach gun safety and awareness training anymore? It is the mentality of come out shooting that undermines our fight for the 2nd just as anything else. what for the zombie apocalypse to try out your spray and pray tactics.