[bluegirl]

Afterward, the men ran off, but they turned around and shot at the house. One of the bullets grazed the homeowner's shoulder.

This is why I wouldn't convict someone who shot at a burglar when he was running away. You still may not be safe, even if they are running away.

[marktwain]

“Afterward, the men ran off, but they turned around and shot at the house. One of the bullets grazed the homeowner’s shoulder.”

This is why I wouldn't convict someone who shot at a burglar when he was running away. You still may not be safe, even if they are running away.

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Exactly. If they have a weapon that reach out at a distance, you most certainly do not know if they are “running away” or only trying to get to a better tactical position.