Which term describes an act that is an extension of assault?

• A. Revenge or Jealousy Killing
• B. Triangle Killing
• C. Anger Killing
• D. Killing for Profit

Answer: (C)

An act that is an extension of assault happens when a confrontation escalates into fatal violence in the heat of the moment. The killer acts impulsively, driven by strong anger after being provoked, with no time to cool off or plan. That immediate, emotionally driven transition from an assault to murder is captured by the term anger killing. It reflects the lack of premeditation while still recognizing the lethal outcome, and in many cases aligns with voluntary manslaughter rather than murder. The other phrases don’t fit because they describe different motives or are not standard terms for this immediate escalation: killing for profit is money-motivated, revenge or jealousy implies a broader, sometimes planned motive, and triangle killing isn’t a recognized category.