The man claimed to be an active-duty member of the Air Force. Emergency services said he suffered "critical life threatening injuries."

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  • ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world
    247·
    5 months ago

    Not saying this is their reasoning, but if someone is on fire and running at you, a gun could kill them before they set you on fire. Also not saying this is their reasoning, but shooting someone who is suffering a fate they cannot undo could be considered merciful. So, shooting someone on fire could actually be effective.