Florida Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Shooting of Neighbor Ajike Owens

Susan Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter for shooting Owens through a locked door in a case that highlighted issues of gun violence and race.

Susan Lorincz, 60, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree felony manslaughter with a firearm in August 2024.
The shooting occurred in June 2023 in Ocala, Florida, following a dispute between Lorincz and Owens over neighborhood children playing near Lorincz's home.
Ajike Owens, a 35-year-old Black mother of four, was unarmed and accompanied by her 10-year-old son when Lorincz fired through her locked door, killing her.
Owens' family expressed relief at the sentence but emphasized the lifelong pain caused by the loss of Owens, whose children are now motherless.
The case drew national attention, raising concerns about gun violence, racism, and the application of Florida's 'stand your ground' law.