Treo
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I saw this scene on a T.V. show the other night (Bones). And while it's not real I think it brings up a good point. Here's the scenario:
Group of friends at a bar, they all just arrived haven't even had time to order drinks ( so no ETOH involvement).
A person, who has been stalking one of the friends, walks into the bar produces a handgun threatens to shoot one of the friends but instead mistakenly shoots the person she's been stalking.
At this point everything freezes for a second then the intended victim begins to perform first aid on the actual victim , 911 is called & the intended has time to actually speak to the actuall.
During this time the shooter (who appears to be in shock) is standing imobile W/ the revolver dangling from her hand. She has not threatened violence or brandished her weapon to any other patron of the bar.
At this point the intended looks up, sees the shooter, reaches over the actuall ( who's a cop) grabs his gun and puts a round right through the shooters throat ( the intended has been presented as an expert shot previously)
Now here's the question :
Given the information you have was the return shot justified ? Why or Why not?
Group of friends at a bar, they all just arrived haven't even had time to order drinks ( so no ETOH involvement).
A person, who has been stalking one of the friends, walks into the bar produces a handgun threatens to shoot one of the friends but instead mistakenly shoots the person she's been stalking.
At this point everything freezes for a second then the intended victim begins to perform first aid on the actual victim , 911 is called & the intended has time to actually speak to the actuall.
During this time the shooter (who appears to be in shock) is standing imobile W/ the revolver dangling from her hand. She has not threatened violence or brandished her weapon to any other patron of the bar.
At this point the intended looks up, sees the shooter, reaches over the actuall ( who's a cop) grabs his gun and puts a round right through the shooters throat ( the intended has been presented as an expert shot previously)
Now here's the question :
Given the information you have was the return shot justified ? Why or Why not?