Is it EVER Lawful to Shoot Someone Running AWAY?

Law of Self Defense - A podcast by Attorney Andrew F. Branca

Certainly it can be lawful to shoot someone attacking your or another person. In Texas it can even be lawful to shoot someone engaged in stealing.  But is it EVER lawful to shoot someone who is running AWAY, and not presenting as a threat to anybody?Today's show looks at video from a Texas gas station in which EXACTLY that happened. Lawful? Or Murder?Learn the Self-Defense Law you NEED to BE HARD TO CONVICT, for FREE!Grab your own copy of our best-selling guide to self-defense law for FREE!"The Law of Self Defense: Principles" is our best-selling, plain-English explanation of your legal privilege to use even deadly force in defense of yourself, your family, and others--AND MAKE YOURSELF HARD TO CONVICT!DON'T WAIT until you're actually ATTACKED--by then it will be TOO LATE!---> Get your copy for FREE (except for S&H) by clicking HERE RIGHT NOW!Disclaimer - Content is for educational & entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice. If you are in need of legal advise you must retain competent legal counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.