Jason Blue arrived home from work at approximately 5:45 pm. As he approached the front door, he heard his pet Rottweiler, Zeus, barking and growling. As Mr. Blue entered the home, he realized that there was an unarmed man pinned to the ground by Zeus. Mr. Blue quickly retrieved his 40-caliber gun and shot the intruder in the head rendering him dead. The defense can claim that Mr. Blue should have responded by:

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Mr. Blue could have chosen to retreat and contact law enforcement instead of using deadly force, especially since the intruder was already being controlled by his dog and was unarmed. This option would have avoided the use of lethal force and allowed law enforcement to handle the situation.

Jason Blue Arrived Home from Work at Approximately 5:45 Pm