Bill and Bob are walking down the street when a man runs up waving a knife and yelling that he is going to kill Bob.Bill shoots the man.Bill's use of force is:

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Bill's use of force is likely to be deemed reasonable because he acted in defense of Bob, who was being threatened with deadly force by the man with the knife. Self-defense or defense of others is generally considered a justifiable reason for using force, including deadly force, when there is an imminent threat of serious harm or death.

Bill and Bob Are Walking Down the Street When a Man