A white Florida woman facing manslaughter charges in the shooting death of her Black neighbor has decided not to testify in her own defense. The trial, which has garnered national attention, centers around the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Ajike “A.J.” Owens by 60-year-old Susan Lorincz in Ocala, Florida.
The incident occurred in June 2023 following a long-standing dispute between the two neighbors. The conflict stemmed from Owens' children playing near Lorincz's home, leading to a confrontation on the night of the shooting. Owens was reportedly banging on Lorincz's door and yelling loudly when Lorincz fired a single shot from her .380-caliber handgun through the door, fatally striking Owens in the chest.
