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Susan Lorincz Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Shooting of Ajike Owens

Aug 16, 2024, 04:03 AM

Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old Florida woman, has been found guilty of first-degree felony manslaughter for the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike "AJ" Owens. The incident occurred in June 2023 during a dispute over neighborhood children. Lorincz shot Owens, a 35-year-old Black mother of four, through a closed door in Ocala, Florida. The trial, which garnered national attention, concluded with the jury's decision on Friday. Lorincz faces up to 30 years in prison following the conviction.