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Homeowner cleared after fatal shooting of student entering wrong home

  • A University of South Carolina student was shot and killed after trying to forcibly enter the wrong home.
  • The homeowner fired through a window when the student reached inside, and was legally justified in the shooting.
  • Police ruled the incident a justifiable homicide and no charges will be filed against the homeowner.
  • The student had recently moved and mistakenly tried to enter a neighbor's similar looking home.
  • The homeowner was protected under the state's castle doctrine and stand your ground laws.
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