I can’t leave it, he didn’t just hop the friggin’ fence, he was in pursuit and by stopping to chat you up he loses the perp, who by the way was hiding on your property. Then after said cop leaves because he knows he lost perp, the perp then waits until you come out back and whacks you with a shovel after whacking your dog. BTW, he was in uniform, which would pretty much seal your fate if you shot him in the scenario.
I swear do they not teach gun safety and awareness training anymore? It is the mentality of come out shooting that undermines our fight for the 2nd just as anything else. what for the zombie apocalypse to try out your spray and pray tactics.
To me this is simple common sense. But in this brave new country it is apparently considered common sense to lick the boot that stomps on your face. As you say, carry on. But be forewarned that not everyone is "on board."