The husband of a woman shot and killed in Indiana after mistakenly going to the wrong house is demanding justice, as the family mourns her loss. The incident occurred when the woman, a mother of four, was fatally shot by the homeowner during a house-cleaning visit, with authorities reviewing the case under Indiana's 'stand your ground' law. The family describes her as loving and dedicated, and seeks accountability for her death.
A Mississippi jury has ruled that two police officers were justified in fatally shooting Ismael Lopez in 2017 after mistakenly going to the wrong house to serve a warrant. The civil lawsuit seeking $20 million in compensation was rejected, with the jury determining that the officers had not violated Lopez's civil rights. The case gained attention as the city of Southaven initially argued that Lopez, an undocumented Mexican man, had no civil rights. The officers claimed that Lopez pointed a rifle at them, but lawyers for Lopez disputed this, noting the absence of his fingerprints and DNA on the weapon.
Police officers in Farmington, New Mexico, fatally shot an armed homeowner after mistakenly going to the wrong house on a domestic violence call. The wife of the victim, Kim Dotson, said she was treated like a suspect, detained for hours, and given few details about why her husband was killed. The officers fired 19 shots into the home after Dotson returned fire, but she was uninjured and has not faced charges. Dotson and her family have filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city and the officers involved, alleging that the killing was unjustified. The police department has not reached out to Dotson or her family since the incident.
Andrew Lester, the Missouri man charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl after the teenager mistakenly went to the wrong house, will face trial, as ruled by a Clay County judge. During the preliminary hearing, 12 witnesses testified, and the judge found enough probable cause to proceed with a felony trial. Yarl, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, testified that he believed he was going to the correct address to pick up his siblings. Lester's attorney argued that race was not a factor and that Yarl grabbed the storm door handle, which Lester claimed was locked, before being shot. The trial will determine whether Lester's actions were justified or constituted a felony assault.
No charges will be filed in the shooting death of Nicholas Anthony Donofrio, a University of South Carolina student who mistakenly tried to enter the wrong home on his own street. The shooting has been deemed a justifiable homicide based on evidence gathered at the scene, surveillance video, audio evidence, and witness statements. The homeowner, who was not prohibited from possessing a firearm, fired a single shot through a broken window after Donofrio broke the front door glass window and reached inside to manipulate the doorknob. The incident highlights the tragic consequences of mistaken home entries, similar to recent cases in Missouri and upstate New York.
Andrew Lester, the Missouri man charged with shooting teenager Ralph Yarl after he mistakenly arrived at the wrong house, is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing. Yarl, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, is expected to testify during the hearing. Lester, who pleaded not guilty, was released on bond. The evidence in the case has been partially sealed due to a protective order filed by Lester's attorney, sparking criticism from Yarl's family. The judge ruled that the discovery will be available to prosecutors and the defense but not shared with the public, citing negative media coverage that could affect Lester's right to a fair trial.
A 20-year-old University of South Carolina fraternity student, Nicholas Anthony Donofrio, was fatally shot by a neighbor when he mistakenly entered the wrong house on his own street. The shooting occurred in a suburban neighborhood in southeast Columbia. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and have not yet charged the homeowner. The university is providing support to students affected by the tragedy.
A 20-year-old University of South Carolina student, Nicholas Anthony Donofrio, was shot and killed when he mistakenly tried to enter the wrong house on the street where he lived. Donofrio, who had just moved into a frat house for his junior year, was found dead on the front porch of an off-campus home. His parents described him as a loving and compassionate son. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. The university is providing support to those affected by the tragedy.
A New York homeowner, Kevin Monahan, has been charged with second-degree murder after shooting and killing Kaylin Gillis, a 20-year-old woman who mistakenly drove into his driveway with friends. The shooting occurred just days after 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot and wounded in Kansas City, Missouri, after going to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers. The incidents have sparked outrage and protests, with celebrities joining the call for justice.
Bodycam footage released by the Farmington Police Department in New Mexico shows officers responding to the wrong home for a domestic violence call and fatally shooting an armed homeowner. The officers had knocked on the door of the wrong house and were backing away when the homeowner opened the door with a gun. The homeowner's wife also fired shots from the doorway, not knowing who was outside. The three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave and an investigation is ongoing.
New Mexico police officers mistakenly approached the wrong house while responding to a domestic violence call and fatally shot the homeowner, Robert Dotson, who had a handgun but did not shoot. Dotson's wife fired from the doorway after the shooting, but complied once she realized they were police officers. The officers are currently on paid administrative leave, and the incident remains under investigation.
Police officers in Farmington, New Mexico, shot and killed a homeowner after responding to an emergency call at the wrong house. The officers fatally shot 52-year-old Robert Dotson when he opened the door for police while holding a gun. Dotson’s wife subsequently opened fire at the officers, who shot back but missed. The three officers involved have been put on administrative leave.
Farmington police officers responding to a verbal argument went to the wrong house and shot and killed the homeowner, Robert Dotson, when he came to the door with a gun in his hand. Dotson's wife fired back at police from the doorway and officers shot at her but missed. Three officers who were "directly involved" have been put on administrative leave. The incident is being investigated and the department will release videos and more information on the shooting "within a week."
