r/dgu • u/disgustipated • Apr 26 '16

[2016/04/25] 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/[deleted] Apr 26 '16 edited Apr 26 '16

Isn't it against the law to shoot at a fleeing burglar? Just asking.

tl;dr: In some states, no.

We've already been over this, in great detail.

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u/ILikeBigAZ Apr 26 '16

In some states, no.

States plural? In Texas, with certain exceptions. Which other states?

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '16

Why don't you check the statutes and get back to us. I'm tired of doing your research.

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u/ILikeBigAZ Apr 27 '16

And how do I research what you were thinking when you wrote "states" plural? Clearly you were thinking of another state, (or states) beyond Texas. Which were you thinking of?

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '16

The fleeing felon rule is common law that applies in many states without a specific prohibition. Some states are silent on the topic. You'll find a few stories recently posted on /r/dgu in which a fleeing criminal is (perhaps unwisely) shot at with no charges filed. Examples abound.

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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.