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Pretty much every state's laws on self defense say once the threat is over, then you must stop.
Now as for shooting after they fall, well that depends on if they keep fighting once on the ground. If you feel they are still a threat, then you take the appropriate action.
But!!!!! I caution everyone here, whatever you do, it will be brought up in court and a jury (either grand or trial) will decide if your actions were justified. And in very liberal states, shooting a prone person does not sound very good. In fact even in Texas it does not look so good.
It's going to be up to your lawyer on getting the jury to see it your way.
Lots of luck.
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