I would, without any hesitation, shoot a violent criminal again.

That's all. Your memory isn't even working normally. The fifth shot hit Ramseur's arm on the way into his left side.

The incident has been cited as a contributing factor to the groundswell movement against urban crime and disorder and successful National Rifle Association campaigns to loosen restrictions on the concealed carrying of firearms. It sparked a nationwide debate on race and crime in major cities and the legal limits of self-defense. He surrendered to police nine days later and was eventually charged with attempted murder assault reckless endangerment and several firearms offenses.