Fatal shooting in Florida neighborhood feud over children leaves mother dead.

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Fatal shooting in Florida neighborhood feud over children leaves mother dead.
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Ajike Owens, a 35-year-old mother of four, was shot and killed in Ocala, Florida, during a "neighborhood feud" over her children. The shooter, who has not been identified, had yelled at Owens' children and thrown a pair of skates that hit one of them. Owens went to confront the shooter, and according to the sheriff, there was "a lot of aggressiveness from both of them." An investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Owens' family and community leaders are demanding justice for the shooting. A GoFundMe has been set up for Owens' children and funeral expenses.

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