| abstract | - Attempted Murder is the intended act to kill another human being. The killing itself is prevented either due to the Attempted Murderer themselves dying, having a change of heart (making the decision not to kill their target), their target is killed by someone else (exceptions apply in certain cases), or their target escapes before they can kill them. Unlike Murder, Attempted Murder can occur for any individual with the intent of ending another person's life except for those in law enforcement or military that classify as a Lawful Killer, due to the fact that it can only become Attempted Murder if they intended to kill a person not based around the confines of the law (such as revenge, killing in personal justice, vigilantism, etc.). A Murderer or Serial killer is capable of Attempted Murder based on circumstances. The intended target of Attempted Murder is known as an Attempted Victim and as such they may or may not survive depending on whether or not another individual kills them. Observing an attempted murder by another is not counted however the law may suggest they observer can be held guilty as an Accomplice in attempted murder.
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