re: Deputies Try To Kill Pitbull, Kill a Teen

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If a civilian shot a dog and a ricochet bullet hit and killed a kid said civilian would almost certainly be charged with manslaughter.

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Incorrect


Now , depending on where you are you might get charged with possessing a gun, firing a gun, or what have you. But in no jurisdiction would you face murder or manslaughter charges due to a ricochet from a bullet fired in self defense. PERIOD