Which outcome is NOT one of the potential results when an officer is shot at?

• A. The shot is missed
• B. The officer is hit in the body armor
• C. The hit is always fatal
• D. The hit is non-fatal

Answer: (C)

The choice indicating that the hit is always fatal is indeed not a potential result of an officer being shot at. In reality, outcomes of being shot can vary significantly based on factors such as the location of the hit, the type of ammunition used, and the ballistic protection the officer wears. While injuries from gunfire can be severe or even fatal, many shootings result in non-fatal injuries, either due to missed shots or hits that do not result in death. For example, body armor is designed to mitigate the impact of gunshots, meaning that being hit while wearing such protection could lead to non-fatal injuries. Therefore, it is incorrect to claim that any hit from a gunshot is always fatal, as this does not align with the real-world dynamics of gun violence and officer safety.