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This is the only part I strongly disagree with
I actually have seen someone ask a lawyer about this. The answer the lawyer gave was:
I modified step 2 slightly, this was from back before there were cameras everywhere so you probably need to be more mindful of that. Don't do anything that makes you look guilty, definitely nothing that makes you look dishonest. But for fuck's sake don't just "give a statement" if you just killed somebody.
I was just sharing that comment to demonstrate a proper mindset and wasn't intending it to be an actual guide anyone should follow - but you're definitely right. A good carry permit class will cover what is recommend to do and say if you're ever involved in an incident.
Yeah. I mean you might be fine. If the cops show up, you explain what happened and you didn't do anything wrong, and everything checks out, you might get to go home and the detective might call you the next day just to close out the loop and you'll be fine. But... do you want to bet the rest of your life on it working out that way?
Again, be polite. As a matter of realpolitik it is extremely important that you not fit into the "hostile suspect who just killed somebody" bubble. But, also, while you're being polite and getting access to your lawyer as quickly as possible so you can clear the air and give you reasonable statement to them, it's still Shut the Fuck Up Friday. You have no idea what the cops and prosecutors may decide to read into what single sentence you happened to randomly blurt out while your blood is still pounding in your ears.
Plus what if they assailant turns out to be an off duty cop or someone else connected to the violence industry?
You likely have no idea who you just killed and who’s coming to investigate it. Shut the fuck up and let a lawyer talk.
I saw a bodycam video once where some cops were attempting to speak with a woman who had signs of mental illness who was alone in the house with a small child. One of her relatives was alarmed by this situation, called the cops, and a couple cops were now trying to retrieve the child from the house calmly, without success.
The sergeant showed up, said maybe it was a fake custody situation, said maybe someone was in the country illegally, yelled at the woman who had called the police, and had everyone leave.
Once the cops left, the woman he had yelled at tried to go in the house and resolve things herself, the mentally ill woman physically attacked her, and the cops came back and long story short it all got sorted out. The sergeant actually apologized to the woman for being an "asshole" in his words. Sure. But also, the situation could easily have ended with a dead kid or the woman who called the cops getting shot or something.
Bottom line: Yes. There are plenty of good cops out there, don't listen to Lemmy about it. But there are also plenty who are incompetent or it's just not a good day for them. Don't just give a goddamned statement.
100%. Holster your firearm, say where it is, allow the police to disarm you. Point out witnesses. You'll certainly need to identify yourself with name and date of birth. Say nothing else, especially when your adrenaline is up: talk to a lawyer.