Police may use deadly force against fleeing felons
A. if the pursuit enters another jurisdiction.
B. if the police fear the felon would otherwise escape.
C. only if the suspect presents an imminent danger to life.
D. if state law requires it.
Ans: C. only if the suspect presents an imminent danger to life.
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