?John is robbing Radio Shack with his partner Eric. Eric becomes impatient with the store owner and waves his gun, which goes off accidentally. The bullet ricochets off a metal table and strikes John, killing him. What crime has Eric committed?
A. ?manslaughter
B. ?felony murder
C. ?negligent homicide
D. ?accidental homicide
Answer: B
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A) ?power control B) ?peacemaking theory C) ?critical realism D) ?left realism
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What will be an ideal response?
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