Massad Ayoob's 5-Point Checklist after a Self-Defense Shooting

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Solid advice:

[NH Shooter]

As always, excellent and much appreciated.

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1. Establish the active dynamic
"What he did that forced you to shoot him...."
2. Indicate you will cooperate
Willing to make statement or testify (willing, yes, but before actually doing it talk to your attorney)
3. Point out any evidence
Spent shell casings blowing in the wind
Dropped knife, dropped wallet
4. Point out any witnesses
Kitty Genovese
5. Request an attorney
Will get barraged with questions
Tunnel vision creates literal optical illusions
Avoid the impression of contradicting yourself