Louisiana allows the use of deadly force in self-defense or defense of others to “prevent a violent or forcible felony involving danger to life or great bodily harm.” People also can shoot intruders inside a home, business or car even if there is no such threat — and need not make any effort to retreat.
But I can see nothing that allows you to fire shots at a suspect who is fleeing.
Comment: Defending property
Defending property
Louisiana allows the use of deadly force in self-defense or defense of others to “prevent a violent or forcible felony involving danger to life or great bodily harm.” People also can shoot intruders inside a home, business or car even if there is no such threat — and need not make any effort to retreat.
But I can see nothing that allows you to fire shots at a suspect who is fleeing.
Mark27
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