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Man taking trash to dumpster with gun slips, shoots and kills self accidentally, police say (www.ksat.com)

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A man taking his trash to an apartment dumpster was shot and killed after he slipped while walking and the gun he was carrying went off accidentally, according to San Antonio police.

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[–] aodhsishaj@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

The fact that the person had criminally trespassed, made no due announcement of their presence and was attempting to enter her property absolutely falls within acceptable brandishment in all states of the Union. There is no question that brandishing a firearm in that situation is with lawful excuse.

Now, if she had pulled the trigger, had an unlicensed or illegal firearm in her state, or sought after the fleeing person, then there's an argument that she commited a crime.

[–] CanadianCarl@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I am not a lawyer. But every state in the u.s. has different laws, about stand your ground. Even in Canada we are only allowed to use as much force as they use against us.

[–] aodhsishaj@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Brandishing a weapon and firing it are two completely different things. I would advise caution on making suggestions to people that live in a country whose laws you are not directly familiar with.

Make special note of "lawful excuse"