AI Overview
It is
incorrect to say that an arrest for a felony cannot occur without a warrant. Under U.S. and Missouri law, police can generally make a warrantless arrest for a felony if they have
probable cause to believe a crime has been committed and that the person being arrested committed it.
They tried to arrest he pulled a gun
The "hot pursuit" exception allows officers to enter a private area, such as a home
- Felonies: Warrantless entry is generally justified when officers are in hot pursuit of a fleeing felon
If police officers are in hot pursuit of a suspect who enters a home, they can follow the suspect inside without a warrant. This exception allows officers to apprehend individuals who are actively evading law enforcement
And YES hot pursuit can be on foot
"Step out on your front porch. At this time, you are being placed under arrest," and he ran was fleeing an arrest
he was fleeing an arrest actively evading law enforcement when they went into his home