[calex59]

Yeah, in this case I believe the guy went waaaaay over the line. You can’t go hunt the bad guy down and kill him after he stops threatening.

I believe we should be able to kill them even after immediate threat has eased. If you let them go, they will simply kill some other innocent person. Why do you suppose cops are allowed to chase them down?(granted, even cops aren't supposed to run them over) They chase them down to bring them to justice and prevent them from committing other crimes. I don't believe this guy went over the line, I think a scum bag perp got what he deserved. Don't want to die? Don't threaten me or mine.

[TChris]

I believe we should be able to kill them even after immediate threat has eased. If you let them go, they will simply kill some other innocent person.

Really?

Think that one through for a minute.

Is it possible that the husband could mistake someone else for the perpetrator during the pursuit? What if he sees someone who looks the same from behind and starts emptying his .45 into the guy's back, only to find that it's the wrong guy?

Come on people! There are reasons for the whole arrest-evidence-trial-jury thing!

Would you feel the same way if the perpetrator looked a lot like you and jumped your fence during the pursuit?

There are loads of potential problems when you start the vigilante, hunt 'em down and kill 'em, justice system going.

[Lee'sGhost]

I totally agree with you. Now, I would not have done what this guy did because I know the law and know I would probably be arrested. But the law is wrong on this matter, AFAIC.

That the “Law says self-defense ends when threat ceases” is sound, it’s the interpretation of “threat ceases” that is wrong. First there was the “attack” and then the attempted escape. There was still a known “attacker” running around with a knife. He did it with forethought and still possessed a deadly weapon. What has change to prevent him from planning another attack? Nothing! The known “threat” should be taken out before he attacks again.

It may be against the law, but it shouldn’t be. But if it wasn’t against the law you would have to be damn sure you got the right guy. Not an issue here, but, you get the point.

[Trailerpark Badass]

I believe we should be able to kill them even after immediate threat has eased. If you let them go, they will simply kill some other innocent person.

Exactly. Why should they get to keep trying until they get it right? An attempted violent crime should the last thing a person ever does, absent a deathbed conversion.