There are lots of questions out there about after a shooting

[Clark]

First let me say that I am not an Atty. However we might have some of our Police advisors jump in -

After a shooting involving a CCW Permit holder.

1: Call 911 and give them your location
2: Tell them that you are in fear of your life
3: Ask for an ambulance to be sent as someone may need it.
4: Do not give too many details and try not to say too much over the 911 call. (This may be used against you)
5: Make sure your handgun is holstered when the police arive.

Here is another forum with some good discussions on this topic. :shock:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/550103904/m/7181050642

[Raccoon]

[Personal opinion on]
If I am on the way to a shooting call that has a CCW person involved, I would really like to know that before I arrive. It might make a difference as to how I react. I am still going to be very cautious. I like the idea of having the weapon holstered, but if you are holding someone at gunpoint, again, I want to know this information.

Of course, when the police arrive on the scene, they are in control, no matter what. No arguing. Might mean the difference between life and death. If possible, have the CCW card ready. The more you convince me that you are a good guy, the more leeway I will give you.

Remember, the officer arriving on the scene has a split second to decide how to handle the call, and anticipates the possibility of being attacked.
{Personal opinion off]

[VegasGeorge]

Remember, all 911 calls are recorded, and they are frequently used as evidence.

Keep the call very brief. It's like the old "name, rank, serial number" instruction for POWs. Just tell the 911 operator your name, "there's been a shooting," the address, and that you need the police and an ambulance. Do not discuss the facts of the situation at all. Period.

Call your lawyer immediately after the 911 call. That's so you can tell the police that you have been instructed not to say anything about what happened until your lawyer is present. Regardless of that, go ahead and tell the police you were in fear for your life, shot in self-defense, the bad guy came at you with a knife, etc. Whatever is true in your situation. But, do not elaborate, and only tell them once. One time only. When they try to continue questioning you, say you really want to cooperate but should wait for your lawyer, and clam up.

Appear to be visibly upset about what happened. It's OK to cry. If you maintain a stony cold indifferent attitude, it can be used against you. There will be plenty of time to celebrate later.

[nodaywithout]

Personally if i have to use the last resort for self defense, I would probably cry after the local authorities have the situation under control.

hopefully I would NEVER have to use the last resort.

[Genghis77]

I can only speak from military experience. Killing another human is a terrible thing. I have been haunted for 40 years but it became immesurably worse about 20 years ago. My advice as seriously hope that you never experience what it is like to kill. Justified as can be it will bother you the rest of your life. War veterans are more than 3 times the national average for suicide. Mostly because of war experiences. I have read similar of police in fatal shootings.