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k9lwt · November 18, 2005, 09:12 PM

You can't fire warning shots-if you fire, deadly force must be justified.

You can shoot a fleeing felon if you have probable cause that the person will do imminent harm if he contiunes to flee- screaming freak with a gun, knife, etc.

This in MA.

November 18, 2005, 09:12 PM	#14
k9lwt Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2005 Location: Posts: 123	You can't fire warning shots-if you fire, deadly force must be justified. You can shoot a fleeing felon if you have probable cause that the person will do imminent harm if he contiunes to flee- screaming freak with a gun, knife, etc. This in MA.