[Las Vegas Ron]

Don't know about Michigan, but in California shooting a fleeing perp is grounds for being charged with attempted murder.

I think it's pretty much the same in every State.

Once the perp is no longer a threat, self defense becomes moot.

Doesn't mean he is less deserving in my book, but the law doesn't see it that way...unfortunately.

[Auntie Dem]

All the shooter has to do is say "I heard him say, 'I'm gonna go get my gun', so I shot him to prevent him from getting his weapon."

How does anyone know what the perp was going to do? He could have been running to get a gun or other weapon.

[GeronL]

It used to be law in Texas you can shoot a thief in the back as they are leaving with your or your neighbors property.