Missouri Supreme Court opens door to using deadly force in self-defense, even over minor threats ^0%

KCUR - By Peggy Lowe - 2/26/2026, 6:00 PM

An appellate court ruling that critics say will broaden when people can use deadly force as a self-defense will now remain in effect after the Missouri Supreme Court declined to hear the case. With the Tuesday refusal of Danielle Lechocki’s case, a November ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, will stand. The... more