JamesHerms t1_j35cf6y wrote on January 6, 2023 at 3:28 AM Reply to Seeing these all over the place. by Harmony_w suicide-by-cop. [usage note] The person must (1) evince an intent to die; (2) consciously understand the finality of the act; and (3) confront a law-enforcement officer with behavior so extreme that it compels that officer to act with deadly force. —Black’s Law Dictionary, 11th ed. Permalink 7
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Reply to Seeing these all over the place. by Harmony_w
suicide-by-cop. [usage note] The person must (1) evince an intent to die; (2) consciously understand the finality of the act; and (3) confront a law-enforcement officer with behavior so extreme that it compels that officer to act with deadly force.
—Black’s Law Dictionary, 11th ed.