Was the entry made in hot pursuit of Hathcock?

Question

At approximately 2:50 p.m., officer Russo received a dispatched call regarding a theft at a gas station, directly across the street from a shopping plaza where the officer was patrolling. Upon his arrival moments later, Russo observed a crowd of people yelling and pointing down the street. After conducting witness interviews, Russo was told that Hathcock had entered the gas station and left with unpaid merchandise. Gas station attendants followed Hathcock outside and confronted him. Hathcock then turned on his car's ignition and one of the attendants jumped on the hood. Hathcock drove erratically from side to side, dislodging the attendant. A witness who knew Hathcock directed Russo to Hathcock's home, only 4 blocks away. Russo arrived at Hathcock's house no more than twelve or fifteen minutes after he had first arrived at the gas station. Other officers arrived and they ascertained that Hathcock was in the house. Hathcock refused to exit after a request and the officers decided to enter the house and arrest him.
What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

NO