Which of the following statements is most true regarding the fleeing felon rule?

A. The use of deadly force against unarmed, nonviolent felons who are fleeing is lawful.
B. Based on Tennessee v. Garner (1985), police may never use deadly force when making an arrest.
C. Based on Tennessee v. Garner (1985), fleeing felons may be apprehended by any means necessary.
D. The use of deadly force against unarmed, nonviolent felons who are fleeing is unlawful.


D

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