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Eh... you actually made a very valid point .22lr. Maybe I came down a little harsh with the semantics word. Sorry if I came across as a jerk
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No apology necessary Sir/Madam (can't guess from the screen name).
If it was possible to KNOW it was safe, I'd doubt many would not render aid.
Switching gears.
As to what it would look like to a jury:
1) You felt it necessary to use deadly force (in this case the discharge of a firearm) because of the imminent danger of death or grave personal injury.
2) You then felt so safe as to render aid to the person you injured (Presumably only to stop the threat they posed to you).
I would think (I'm an engineer, not a lawyer) that the above shows that either:
-You were never in fear for your life as you felt so comfortable that you came into physical contact with the other person
-The shooting was accidental and there was no aggressive behavior on the part of the other person.
Call 911, let the police secure and the paramedics treat, your life is terrible enough at that point.
VR
Matt