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To: VanShuyten

Here in Washington state you don’t need self-defense to be justified in shooting them. From the facts so far it doesn’t sound like this shooting wasn’t justified - the guy should have called the cops. Then waited outside to keep the guy around for the arrest. Or - could have made a citizen’s arrest.

In Washington state you can shoot a guy running away from a felony. Breaking and entering is a felony. However, while the law might be on your side, I wouldn’t shoot a guy even if he did break my door and use all my hot water. And some DA might try to make a name for himself and argue that the law doesn’t apply in this case.


91 posted on 04/02/2017 3:44:27 PM PDT by 21twelve (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2185147/posts FDR's New Deal = obama)
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To: 21twelve
"In Washington state you can shoot a guy running away from a felony. Breaking and entering is a felony."

In Washington you can use deadly force to prevent a forcible felony. This wasn't a forcible felony, and it wasn't being prevented.

96 posted on 04/02/2017 3:54:27 PM PDT by mlo
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