Deadly Force

Question 1

§609.066 — Authorized Use of Deadly Force

Answer 1

Subd. 2 Use of Deadly Force

…the use of deadly force by a peace officer in the line of duty is justified only if an objectively reasonable officer would believe, based on the totality of the circumstances known to the officer at the time and without the benefit of hindsight, that such force is necessary:

1.) to protect the peace officer or another from death or great bodily harm, provided that the threat:

(i) can be articulated with specificity;
(ii) is reasonably likely to occur absent action by the law enforcement officer; and
(iii) must be addressed through the use of deadly force without unreasonable delay