I hope this doesn't get kicked out ....

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... when it gets to court:

Sheriff's deputies must face claims related to their shooting of a man who heard possible intruders outside his home and stepped out with a gun to investigate, the 4th Circuit ruled.

 This one is interesting because the man suing did have a gun, but the judge basically ruled that the deputies fear was unreasonable.

And just so they know; if you want to speak to someone at their house, knock on the door and announce yourself ... don't peck on the window.

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