Hmm ... the first shot is justified in my opinion.
However, after the perp was down and out of commission ... the 5 additional shots to the torso went too far. The perp wasn't a threat at that time, so if he died from those injuries, I would agree the Pharmacist should be charged.
There was a case where I live where a convenience store clerk chased some kids who stole some beer and shot one in the back of the head. Same feelings with that case - excessive force. The kid was running away and wasn't a threat.
Yet another case was a man who heard someone breaking into his car during the middle of the night, surprised the would-be thief and then chased him 2 blocks before shooting him dead.
All three are examples of excessive force where the shooter should be held accountable for their actions.
It's one thing to protect one's self or another ... but quite another to use excessive force.
Perhaps this attitude is why crime is so prevelant???
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That's why I think the Pharmacist should face charges. This was no different than a cold-blooded execution.
The first shot disposed of the threat, nothing else was needed. I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out this Pharmacist had some past issues with anger or something. It seems he thought he would be cleared of the shooting, so the last 5 shots were "free" ... more info needed, but if he really was standing over the kid when he fired the last 5 shots ... the man has serious issues that need to be dealt with.
And he certainly should do time.
I am not saying he should get off scott free. But in a robbery situation, especially armed, the adrenalin starts flowing and the robbers are a threat that must be dealt with. They are not people anymore to the person who is being threatened.
I think he DOES need to be charged, but not the same way as if he randomly picked a "good kid" minding his own business and proceeded to shoot in the same way.
I am not saying he should get off scott free. But in a robbery situation, especially armed, the adrenalin starts flowing and the robbers are a threat that must be dealt with. They are not people anymore to the person who is being threatened.
I think he DOES need to be charged, but not the same way as if he randomly picked a "good kid" minding his own business and proceeded to shoot in the same way.
Could it be that this Pharmacist was actually saving this kid from his suffering?
Would anyone want to prosecute this man if his intent was to make sure the kid didn't suffer?
After the actions of the Pharmacist, the kid was no longer suffering.
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First shot probably justified, next five... probably not.
First shot, I am defending myself. The next five reeks of "I am enjoying myself now..."
But here is the disclaimer. Who can m,ake a call after reading a short media news-bite. *shrug*
Your right, we DON'T know the details.
However, if someone broke into my home, I would probably plug them several times in so many seconds. Just to remove the threat since I would be thinking "this is my only chance". The difference is, I wouldn't shoot them once.... then calmly (or even with a fast walk) go get another gun, then come back and finish the job. Now if the perp was trying to get to his feet to attack again, then I might.
Could it be that this Pharmacist was actually saving this kid from his suffering?
Would anyone want to prosecute this man if his intent was to make sure the kid didn't suffer?
After the actions of the Pharmacist, the kid was no longer suffering.
Hmm. If I happened to come across an accident scene, and someone was suffering from a head injury, should I shoot him dead? Mercy killings aren't my cup of tea, sorry.
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Hmm. If I happened to come across an accident scene, and someone was suffering from a head injury, should I shoot him dead? Mercy killings aren't my cup of tea, sorry.
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