What was ruled in the case of Tennessee v. Garner regarding deadly force?

In Tennessee v. Garner, the ruling established significant limitations on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers. The court determined that using deadly force against a fleeing suspect is unreasonable unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses an immediate threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others. This decision underscored the principle that police should not use deadly force as a means of preventing a suspect's escape without the presence of an immediate threat. Consequently, the ruling promotes a standard that prioritizes human life and calls for restraint in the use of lethal force, particularly in situations where the threat to life is not imminent. This has shaped modern policing standards around the use of force in such circumstances.