Shots Fired By Correctional Officer During Attempted Contraband Smuggling Incident at Mark Stiles Unit

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Would love to get an explanation as to whether there are any ramifications for the officer having done this. I have some theories on it, but I know @tvc184 can likely give a detailed explanation on whether or not the officer acted appropriately, and why, based on Texas law.

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1 hour ago, bullets13 said:

Would love to get an explanation as to whether there are any ramifications for the officer having done this. I have some theories on it, but I know @tvc184 can likely give a detailed explanation on whether or not the officer acted appropriately, and why, based on Texas law.

Without knowing what was actually happened, there are lots of what ifs.

 What if there suspect had a weapon or something that looked like a weapon? Anyone has the right of self defense based on a reasonable belief.

 What if the suspect appeared to be committing a felony (in this case was) and yelled a threat at the officer? I would say that the officer has the right of self defense.

A person escaping from a correctional facility can have deadly force used against him if a correctional officer or police officer reasonably believes that deadly force is necessary if the prisoner is about to escape.

 What if none if that happened and the officer knew that it was not an escape attempt, knew that the person had not yelled threats and did not see what appeared to be a deadly weapon, threatening the officer? In other words, it appeared to be a non-violent felony in progress. At that point, deadly force would not likely be lawful.