r/dgu • u/disgustipated • Apr 26 '16

25] Burglar sues homeowner who shot him (Dunkirk, IN) Legal

http://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/crime/2016/04/25/burglar-sues-homeowner-who-shot-him/83418638/

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u/ILikeBigAZ Apr 27 '16

The fleeing felon rule

When I Google that I see that it pertains to law enforcement officers using deadly force.

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '16

Google harder.

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u/ILikeBigAZ Apr 28 '16

So, circling back, you still have not said which "states" plural, beyond Texas have laws allowing shooting of fleeing burglars. I cannot read your mind. It is becoming the logical conclusion that you cannot say, which would make you either a liar, or an ideologue.

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '16 edited Apr 28 '16

I've guided you to the answer. My suggestion is to study up on common law and then consult each state's firearm law statutes. There's really nothing more I can do for you. You can live in a state of denial, or you can do some research and draw your own conclusions.

I'll throw you a bone: There have been several instances of DGUs right here on this sub in which fleeing perps have been shot at by the victims and no charges were pressed.

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u/ILikeBigAZ Apr 28 '16

fleeing perps have been shot at by the victims and no charges were pressed.

A billing illegal things are done where no charges are pressed.

That doesn't make those billion things legal.