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based on the information above the defendant in that case should be found guilty of murder in the 2nd degree. This simply was not self defense. The victim left the building, the defendant then armed himself and pursued the victim. Had the victim returned to the building with a weapon, and the clark drew a gun and fired, it would then be considered self defense, but when you chase somebody down and shoot them, it's murder.
*edit* the new law in my opinion has no bearing on this case. The new law does not require you to attempt to escape, but it does not allow you to pursue someone either.
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