About time, but better later than never (Border Patrol Agents sentences commuted)

[Captain Vlad]

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Shooting an unarmed man who is running away from you is a crime.

Actually, it isn't always. Shooting an unarmed suspect, even if fleeing, is quite reasonably permitted if the police office has strong reason to believe that, by letting the suspect escape, he'll inflict serious harm on another.

IE: If the guy you just arrested on that serial murder case tries to run, it's okay to shoot him.