Susan Lorincz to Face Sentencing for Fatal Shooting of Neighbor Ajike Owens

Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old woman from Florida, is set to be sentenced on Monday, November 25, 2024, for the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens, in June 2023. Lorincz was found guilty of manslaughter in August 2024 following a weeklong trial.

The incident occurred when Lorincz fired a single shot from her .380-caliber handgun through a locked door, resulting in the death of 35-year-old Owens. The case has drawn significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the racial dynamics involved, as Owens was a Black man and Lorincz is a White woman.

Lorincz faces up to 30 years in prison for the manslaughter conviction. The sentencing hearing is expected to be closely watched, given the serious nature of the crime and its impact on the community.