Fatal Shooting in Worcester by Westborough LTC holder UPDATE: Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter! 4-7 Year Sentence with 77 Days Credit.

Castle doctrine just mean there isn’t a duty to,retreat, it doesn’t change any other requirement for self defense immunity. Regardless of the window breaking, it the dead guy didn’t have a weapon of any kind, this guy isn’t in a great position. People should be EXTREMELY hesitant to draw and/or fire. Have pepper spray so there is a less than lethal option

In NC it also satisfies the requirement for fear of death or extreme bodily harm. If someone forcibly enters your domicile, including your car, two of the four requirements for justifiable self defense are satisfied.
Basically, intent to kill is assumed.
 
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