During a bank robbery, Alex and Jordan plan to steal money by force. Alex disarms a security guard, and in the ensuing chaos, the security guard is accidentally killed by a stray bullet. Neither Alex nor Jordan intended to cause death. Under criminal law, which category best describes the nature of the security guard's death?
The correct answer is Felony murder. Felony murder occurs when a death results from the commission of a dangerous felony, such as robbery, even if there was no intent to kill. This applies to both Alex and Jordan as their actions during the robbery led to an unintended death. The other options pertain to different mental states or circumstances that do not align with the scenario presented. Involuntary manslaughter involves unintentional killing resulting from recklessness or negligence, which does not capture the felony participation aspect.
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