In most states, when you use the privilege of defense of others, the person you hit must not have had a privilege to threaten the person you were trying to protect.

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In the context of self-defense or defense of others, the principle generally holds that the person being defended against must not have a legal right or privilege to engage in the threatening or harmful behavior. If the person you hit had a legal privilege to threaten or use force (e.g., law enforcement in the lawful execution of their duties), then using force against them may not be justified under the defense of others doctrine.

In Most States, When You Use the Privilege of Defense