What are repercussions of error by 'good guy'?

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What are repercussions of error by 'good guy'?

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Published Friday, January 18, 2013 | 67 Words |

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If a "good guy" with a gun was trying to shoot and stop a "bad guy" with a gun, but missed and killed an innocent bystander, would the Good Samaritan Law take effect and hold harmless the "good guy" from prosecution? I recall this almost happened when U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot.

Phil Porter

Hilton Head Island