Remembering the Faithful Black Mother Killed by White Neighbor in Florida.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Civil rights leaders and ministers demanded justice during a memorial service for Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four who was fatally shot by her white neighbor in Ocala, Florida. The neighbor, Susan Louise Lorincz, has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm, as well as culpable negligence, battery, and two counts of assault. Owens was remembered for her deep faith and devotion to her children. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice, with civil rights leaders connecting Owens' death to the killings of other Black Americans in recent years.
