I did not read all responses, perhaps someone mentioned it already... It is not about execution or killing someone. In fact, the very first thing I was taught

I did not read all responses, perhaps someone mentioned it already... It is not about execution or killing someone. In fact, the very first thing I was taught in the CHL class - never think about shooting someone as killing someone, but rather as "stopping them". In the court, such a small detail of intent will matter. The idea of letting shooting someone who is stealing at night is again - stopping them, because otherwise in nighttime it will be nearly impossible to find them (hence limitation of night time). I don't hear many cases like that. It is certainly not widespread. People are given a right, but not a requirement to stop criminals stealing property.