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Florida Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Shooting Black Neighbor

Nov 25, 2024, 08:44 PM

Susan Lorincz, a white Florida woman, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the manslaughter of her Black neighbor, Ajike 'AJ' Owens. The incident occurred in 2023 when Lorincz shot Owens through her locked front door during an ongoing dispute over Owens' children playing in the neighborhood. The case, which garnered national attention, highlighted issues of gun violence and racism. Lorincz was found guilty of first-degree felony manslaughter with a firearm in August 2024, and the sentencing took place on Monday.