Kevin Monahan was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis, a passenger in a car that mistakenly turned into his driveway in rural New York. Monahan claimed he felt under siege and only wanted to protect his wife, but the judge admonished him for not taking responsibility for his actions. Gillis, a talented artist and honor student, died after the shooting, sparking comparisons to a similar incident in Kansas City.
A New York man has been found guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis, who was in the passenger seat of a friend's car when they mistakenly turned into the wrong driveway in rural Hebron, New York. The defendant, Kevin Monahan, claimed he fired a warning shot out of fear, but the jury found him guilty after deliberating for less than three hours. Monahan was also convicted of reckless endangerment and tampering with physical evidence.
The boyfriend of Kaylin Gillis, who was fatally shot after turning into the wrong driveway on her way to a party, testified about the "frantic" scene during the suspect's trial. Kevin Monahan, 66, is charged with second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with evidence. Monahan's attorneys claim the shooting was a "terrible accident" due to a misfired gun, while witnesses testified that they heard a loud noise and saw a man holding a gun as they backed out of the driveway. Gillis died of a gunshot wound, and the group was only able to call for help after getting cell service several miles away.
Friends of Kaylin Gillis, who was fatally shot after turning into the wrong driveway, testified in the murder trial of Kevin Monahan, 66, who is charged with second-degree murder. The group mistakenly entered Monahan's driveway, and he allegedly fired two shots from a shotgun, fatally striking Gillis. Monahan's defense attorney claims it was a "terrible accident" involving a defective gun, while the prosecution argues that Monahan felt threatened. The friends described the panic and attempts to save Gillis, who ultimately succumbed to her injuries. The incident drew attention to similar cases, including the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl in Kansas City.
The boyfriend of a 20-year-old woman who was fatally shot when they turned into the wrong driveway last year testified in the second-degree murder trial of Kevin Monahan, 66, who is charged with the shooting. The group had mistakenly turned into Monahan's driveway, and as they were leaving, Monahan allegedly fired two shots from a shotgun, fatally striking the woman. Monahan's defense attorney claims it was a "terrible accident" involving a defective gun, while the prosecution argues that Monahan felt threatened. The incident has drawn attention to similar cases, and the trial includes testimonies from the group of friends who were present during the shooting.
The murder trial of Kevin Monahan, accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis after she and her friends mistakenly turned into his driveway, began with starkly different accounts from the prosecution and defense. The prosecution argued that Monahan recklessly caused Gillis' death, while the defense claimed it was a terrible accident involving a defective gun. The incident, which occurred in a rural area near the Vermont border, has sparked widespread attention and complicated jury selection. Monahan, who has been in jail since April, faces charges of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with evidence.
Kevin Monahan, a New York man, has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the killing of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis, who was fatally shot when a car she was a passenger in mistakenly pulled into Monahan's driveway while searching for a party in Hebron. Monahan pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A 20-year-old woman, Kaylin Gillis, was shot dead after she and her boyfriend, Blake Walsh, pulled into the wrong driveway in upstate New York. The shooter, Kevin Monahan, 65, faces a second-degree murder charge. Gillis's death came amid a spate of US shootings of people who accidentally approached a home or car by mistake. Monahan's attorney argued that he didn't mean to harm anyone when he fired a gun from his porch. If convicted, Monahan faces between 15 years and life in prison.
Kevin Monahan, the man who fatally shot 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis after her car mistakenly turned into his driveway, will remain in jail after a judge remanded him back to police custody at a bail hearing. Monahan faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with Gillis’ death. Prosecutors argued the man’s confrontational and compulsive temperament should be taken into consideration and requested Monahan be returned to police custody without bail. The victim’s father called for justice and described his daughter as a “smart, kind, loving” young woman who had dreams of becoming a marine biologist or veterinarian.
Kevin Monahan, a resident of Hebron, Upstate NY, shot at three vehicles that mistakenly drove up his driveway, killing Kaylin Gillis, 20. Monahan had a reputation for being a sour character who did not like visitors. The killing was unprovoked and unexplained, and Monahan was charged with second-degree murder. The incident left many shaken and wondering what prompted Monahan's actions. The victim was a former competitive cheerleader, honor student, and budding artist who hoped to study marine biology.
A 20-year-old woman was fatally shot by a homeowner in upstate New York after pulling into the wrong driveway with three friends. Kevin Monahan, the homeowner, fired two shots as the group was exiting the property, with one of the shots striking Kaylin Gillis. Monahan has been charged with second-degree murder and was taken into custody. Gillis was pronounced dead despite emergency responders performing CPR. The Washington County Sheriff called Gillis "an innocent young girl" from "a very good family."
A 20-year-old woman was fatally shot by a homeowner in upstate New York after the driver of the car she was riding in turned into the wrong driveway. The homeowner, Kevin Monahan, allegedly fired two shots from his patio at the vehicle, striking Kaylin Gillis. Monahan was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The group of friends in the car never left the vehicle, and there was no interaction between them and Monahan. The area is rural, and it's easy to get lost, according to authorities.
A 65-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old woman who mistakenly drove up his driveway in a rural area of Washington County. The group in the car had been looking for a friend's house and attempted to turn around when the man, Kevin D. Monahan, fired two shots, one of which hit Kaylin A. Gillis while she was seated in the car. Monahan was uncooperative with the investigation and refused to exit his residence to speak with police. A GoFundMe has been created to help Gillis' family.
