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Interesting thread...
On one hand, I'd have to agree with Mike Irwin that an aggressive anti-gun prosecutor could have a field day describing in all its gory detail this "vigilante execution," including the coup de grace administered to this fallen, possibly mortally wounded, scumbag - er, poor, defenseless victim. After all, it will never do if the sheeple start taking up arms and defending themselves; there'd be mayhem in the streets, as compared to the perfect comity and order that presently obtain.
On the other hand, this sumb**** just kidnaped a woman after gunning down her mother in her own home. I'd be loathe to conclude this threat was not ongoing - who knows what the hell he's capable of?
As to Art Eatman's happy observation, I can't recall a case where the authorities openly opined that it was self defense, but later changed their collective minds and filed charges. I'm sure it's happened, though.
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