The '"fleeing felon' rule' refers to the now obsolete common law rule that police can use deadly force against any felon who flees the scene of a crime.

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The fleeing felon rule was a common law rule, but it has since been modified by court decisions and federal law. It is no longer acceptable for police to use deadly force against any fleeing felon. The use of force must be reasonable and necessary in the circumstances, and it must not violate the individual's Fourth Amendment rights.

The '"Fleeing Felon' Rule' Refers to the Now Obsolete Common