Florida Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Neighbor Shooting

Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old white woman, was convicted of manslaughter for the shooting death of her Black neighbor, Ajike Owens, during a dispute over Owens' children playing nearby. The all-white jury found Lorincz guilty after deliberating for about two and a half hours, despite her claims of acting in self-defense. The incident, which occurred in June 2023, stemmed from Lorincz allegedly harassing Owens' children, including throwing objects at them. Owens was shot through Lorincz's front door while attempting to confront her, a fact that provoked significant community outrage. The verdict has been viewed as