Is it legal for me to shoot andkill a person who is robbing my place of employment?

Is it legal for me to shoot andkill a person who is robbing my place of employment?

Recently there have been 2 businesses very close to where I work that have been the victims of armed robbery.  I have a permit to carry firearms. I work at a small salon and the owner is my best friend so I care very much about his well-being, as well as the rest of my co-workers.

Asked on February 29, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania

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