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[–] CascadiaRo@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Oregon is effectively “stand your ground” by way of not having a duty to retreat law.

Use of deadly force is permitted in response to a felony in progress.

Kidnapping is a felony.

It’s likely a matter of time, and the incident will probably be used to justify further aggression