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Jim Beaux wrote:One of the better suggestions Ive heard is to remember that calls to 911 are recorded. Your adrenaline will be pumping and you will have a tendency to "run your mouth".

So if possible you make the 911 call, but keep the call short....

IE: "There has been a shooting at 123 Main St. Please dispatch a policeman & EMS."

Then hang up. Do not answer the phone when the 911 operator calls back.

The problem with this is that they will know it was your phone that made the call. So, as Masaad points out, you need to establish yourself as the victim. I was attacked. A man has been shot. Please dispatch police and EMS to this location.

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You never lose your right to remain silent and can invoke it at any time. Anything you say before that may be used against you in a court of law. Having said that, the advice on this varies. Generally I agree with the camp that says you should give the police the basic information they need; who, what, where and how, and then invoke your right.

For example, when you call 911 you state "I was just attacked by an armed robber. When he was distracted I drew my weapon and fired. He has been hit. I need the police and an ambulance as soon as possible at [your location]." When the police arrive, "I was walking eastbound on x street when this guy (point to him) came across the street, pointed a gun at me and said, 'Give me all your money." I got my wallet out and tossed it on the sidewalk. When he stooped to pick it up, I drew my weapon and fired. He went down, and I ordered him to stay where he was. My wallet is over there (point to it), and his gun is over there (point to it). At this point I'd like to invoke my right to legal counsel and to remain silent." Then follow the police orders but do not volunteer any more information.

Others will have other opinions.