The law can be viewed as being very restrictive on when you can shoot a suspect, if you assume they are done shooting, and don't regarding their running off as a tactical retreat to another position to continue shooting at officers. Instead of fleeing into the woods, he could have been retreating to a better firing position, where he could wait to cut down anyone who approached in the dark. Officers have been scared by lawyers, protestors, command staff, training staff, politicians, and all of the