In the story I'm writing, a murder is committed in a small town (incorporated with own PD) and the investigation is being handled by the local police. The investigator working the case figures out who it is, and learns that the guy committed a previous murder in a different state. At this point, what other law enforcement entities would get involved? My research has turned up many possibilities (major crime task forces, FBI, USMS, sheriffs...). The town is fictional, set in California.
Also, my MC (civilian) and the local police chief end up catching the killer. The killer shoots and mortally wounds the police chief, and tries to get away, but my MC gives chase to try and stop him, and ends up shooting and killing him.
What would the law enforcement or first responders to the scene do with my civilian MC? I figure they'd question him, but where? The scene takes place outside the city where the chief has jurisdiction, in an unincorporated area (county), so I figured the sheriff? But what if the case is being handled by a federal agency?
Any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Also, my MC (civilian) and the local police chief end up catching the killer. The killer shoots and mortally wounds the police chief, and tries to get away, but my MC gives chase to try and stop him, and ends up shooting and killing him.
What would the law enforcement or first responders to the scene do with my civilian MC? I figure they'd question him, but where? The scene takes place outside the city where the chief has jurisdiction, in an unincorporated area (county), so I figured the sheriff? But what if the case is being handled by a federal agency?
Any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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