Reply #50: Do we know the guy was shot in the back? [View All]

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All we have to substantiate that is a statement made by one of the kids who was pulling the "prank". Yes, from the reports we have, it seems clear that there was more than one there, one ringing the doorbell, and at least one at the window (the one that was shot).

If the dead kid was shot in the front or side, I'd think that would clearly indicate that he wasn't running away, wouldn't it?

We simply don't know yet what actually happened.

Let me ask you this. At what point is it OK to defend yourself?

Here's a hypothetical for you. Let's say there's a woman alone, and somebody tries to break in and rape her. Does she have to wait until the would-be rapist actually penetrates her before she acts to defend herself? Or should she act to defend herself BEFORE she is victimized?

In the situation in the real case, we know that there were at least two "kids" rattling this guy's "chain". If you were in your house asleep, and woke up to find your doorbell ringing and a 6'2", 200 pound guy rattling your window, wouldn't you be justifiably scared? Would you stop to ask for ID to verify their ages? Or would you reasonably assume that something bad was happening?