Florida Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Shooting of Black Neighbor
TL;DR
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike Owens, through a locked door in Ocala, Florida. Lorincz was found guilty of first-degree felony manslaughter with a firearm. The incident, which occurred in June 2023, involved a dispute over Owens' children playing near Lorincz's home. Owens' family expressed satisfaction with the sentence, though they had sought the maximum penalty. Lorincz's defense argued she acted in self-defense due to fear, but the prosecution highlighted the unnecessary nature of the shooting.
- Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in fatal shooting of neighbor Ajike Owens ABC News
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- Woman Who Fatally Shot Black Neighbor Through Locked Door Sentenced to 25 Years PEOPLE
- Florida Woman Who Fatally Shot Black Neighbor Gets 25 Years in Prison The New York Times
- Susan Lorincz sentenced for shooting, killing neighbor through front door WESH 2 Orlando
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