Attempting to apprehend a suspect yourself could cause you or others serious harm, even death.
If Anwar al-Awlaki had been killed by a police raid in an attempt to apprehend him, we would not be struggling with any moral qualms.
Qaddafi agents who had previously appeared to be hotel staff members joined official press monitors in a chaotic scuffle with journalists in an attempt to apprehend and silence her.
In Waco, Texas, 76 people died during a 51-day siege after federal officials stormed a fortified religious compound led by David Koresh and his group of Branch Davidian Seventh Day Adventists in an attempt to apprehend Koresh for stockpiling weapons.
(This was a departure: Mexican armed forces had generally retreated to their bases following a failed attempt to apprehend him).
Perhaps, the Obama White House might have minimized diplomatic damage over the Snowden affair by not making such a deliberate attempt to apprehend the young NSA whistle-blower.
On 4 March 2007, along with the commandos, SASR personnel took part in the Battle of Same during which five rebels were killed during an unsuccessful attempt to apprehend the rebel leader, Alfredo Reinado.
In March 2007, the commandos, along with elements of the SASR, took part in the Battle of Same during which five rebels were killed during an unsuccessful attempt to apprehend the rebel leader, Alfredo Reinado.
The assailants attempt to apprehend Krycek, but are severely injured when he emits a flashing light.
