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And if they had been killed the shooter would be up on a capital murder charge which allows for the death penalty in NY state. -- "It's all coming down!!" - Mike Holmes
And if they had been killed the shooter would be up on a capital murder charge which allows for the death penalty in NY state.
Actually, the NYS Supreme Court struck down the death penalty law a few years ago. There was talk of introducing a new law specifically for murder of law enforcement officials, but I don't believe it's made it through the legislature. -- I swear that I will faithfully and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.