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mamabearCali wrote:A lawyer told me that in the event of a shooting to identify the attacker, identify any weapons used, then stay quiet and get an attorney.

Something along the lines of "That man attacked me, with that knife. It is in the bush over there. He said he would kill me. Respectfully I would like to speak to an attorney before I answer any more questions."

That's also the advice Massad Ayoob gives. I attended a seminar conducted by a local attorney, and he recommended saying something along the lines of: "I'm sorry, but the stress of this encounter has left me feeling ill, and I think I need to seek immediate medical attention." IOW, get out of the police presence without immediately taking a stand one way or the other regarding an attorney in order to calm down and collect your thoughts.

Rex B wrote:

healthinsp wrote:I'll just stick with my right to remain silent and have a lawyer present.

That's the takeaway for sure. But in a high-stress, post-shooting environment, how strong will your resolve be in a closed room with professional interrogators.
Forewarned is fore-armed

At the scene, who knows? But I won't be in any closed room with professional interrogators unless my attorney is there with me.