Justifiable?

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When someones shoots, stabs, etc. another person in the name of "self-defense", this is the issue that will almost always be brought up by police authorities, DA's office, etc (at least in New York):


Did the perpetrator (suspect) in question threaten imminent danger of death or grievous bodily injury to his/her victim(s)??

If the answer to that question is "yes", then the shooting would be considered to be justifiable. If the answer is "no" then the person can be charged with the shooting (charges will of course vary depending on whether or not the person shot lived or not).