During a bank robbery, Emily and Jack force the bank manager into a vault. An off-duty police officer responds to the alarm and attempts to apprehend them. In the struggle, the officer is fatally shot by Jack. What type of homicide charge is most likely applicable to Emily and Jack under the felony murder rule?
Under the felony murder rule, individuals can be charged with murder if a death occurs during the commission of a dangerous felony, even without the intent to kill. In this scenario, the death of the officer occurred during the robbery, making felony murder the appropriate charge.
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