Joe robs a bank with a gun. While exiting the bank a customer grabs him from behind and attempts to take the gun from him. The gun fires and kills the customer.
-What crime against persons did Joe commit?

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Joe robs a bank with a gun. While exiting the bank a customer grabs him from behind and attempts to take the gun from him. The gun fires and kills the customer.
-​What crime against persons did Joe commit?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Felony murder is the correct answer because it involves a death that occurs during the commission of a felony, in this case, a bank robbery. Even if the killing was unintentional, Joe is responsible for the death because it occurred during the commission of a felony.

Joe Robs a Bank with a Gun