• loanrangerofpeanuts@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Because Tennessee v Garner allows for this to happen. If the police believe that the fleeing suspect poses immediate harm to them or others then they’re allowed to use lethal force. He drive a car through a shopping mall and injured people. Cars are 4,000+ pound missiles.

    I also want to point out that legal justification does not always make right. But at least understand the situation.