As for shooting at a fleeing subject, you are correct regarding some jurisdictions. In my state, however:
--- begin quote Texas Penal Code 9.42. DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY. A person is justified in using deadly force against another to protect land or tangible, movable property: (1) if he would be justified in using force against the other under Section
9.41; and (2) when and to the degree he reasonably believes the deadly force is immediately necessary: (A) to prevent the other's imminent commission of arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft during the nighttime, or criminal mischief during the nighttime; or (B) to prevent the other who is FLEEING immediately after committing burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft during the nighttime from escaping with the property; and (3) he reasonably believes that: (A) the land or property cannot be protected or recovered by any other means; or (B) the use of force other than deadly force to protect or recover the land or property would expose the actor or another to a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury.--- end quote
No cop would EVER tell you to drag the deceased inside! For starters, how would you explain the trail of blood?
Remember, too, you always have the right to self-defense (unless you live in the UK). Also, remember it's your word against nobody's*. "Officer, he kept shouting 'I'm gonna kill you! I'm gonna kill you! And I, in fear of my life, defended myself!"