“So he obviously thinks that there is a definite possibility that it’s not pikuach nefesh and that there is no reason to call the police.”
anything is possible.
I would assume if he heard gunshots everyone would agree to call the police (maybe not Joseph because as an excellent thread points out he is Joseph, and as he explains he isnt “liberal” which I suppose in this scenario means worried about victims?)
IS it possible that she pulled a gun first and he was protecting his life and there is no longer any danger? sure!
but I think all agree it is best the police determine that.
Halacha tells us what to do in cases where ” there is a definite possibility that it’s not pikuach nefesh” and also a possibility that there is.
question. There is a house on fire on Shabbos. Im not sure if anyone is inside, if they were inside maybe they got out, if they diditn getout maybe they are dead already. Can I cal lthe fire department? Must I? (there is no risk to any other house and yes that isnt exactly how the mishna presents it)