When Police Officers Are Compelled to Shoot and Kill Dangerous

question 19

Multiple Choice

When police officers are compelled to shoot and kill dangerous felons in the line of duty, the acts are classified as _____.

• A) justifiable homicides
• B) voluntary manslaughter
• C) involuntary manslaughter
• D) none of the above

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