Mom Shot And Killed By Neighbor Amid Long-Standing Feud Over Her Children

According to Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods, a Florida mother was fatally shot over the weekend. The incident occurred after the woman confronted a neighbor who had allegedly confronted her children. The altercation is said to have stemmed from an ongoing “neighborhood feud.”

Late Friday, deputies were dispatched to a residence on SW 108th Lane in Ocala, Florida in response to an initial trespassing call.

Upon the arrival of the deputies, a woman, who was later recognized as Ajike “AJ” Shantrell Owens, was discovered with injuries from gunshots. According to reports, Owens was taken to the hospital and subsequently passed away.

According to Sheriff Woods, there seems to be a prolonged dispute between Owens and the unidentified neighbor. According to Sheriff Woods, the neighbor has asserted that the shooting was an act of self-defense under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground law.”

According to sources, the neighbor in question has not been arrested or charged with any crime at this time.

Sheriff Billy Woods held a news conference to discuss the weekend shooting.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods held a press conference on Monday to report on a shooting investigation. According to the Sheriff, a mother was fatally shot after a confrontation with a neighbor, potentially in the presence of her children.

According to Woods, this has been a neighborhood feud over time. According to the individual, the sheriff’s office had reportedly received approximately six 911 calls from both Owns and the neighbor.

According to Sheriff Woods, there was an altercation between Owens’ children and the neighbor before the shooting occurred.

According to Wood, the details of the incident are still being investigated to determine whether it was an argument, a fight, or something else. However, it seems that a neighbor threw a pair of skates towards the children, resulting in one of them being hit.

Following the incident, a child returned home and reported the occurrence to their mother. According to reports, the mother approached her neighbor to address the situation, which ultimately resulted in the neighbor firing a shot through the front door, striking Owens.

According to Sheriff Woods, there was a “aggressive” interaction between Owens and the neighbor, which may have included banging on doors and/or making threats. According to him, the aforementioned details are still under investigation.

During the incident, Owens was hit by multiple shots fired through the door.

According to Sheriff Woods, the children who may have witnessed the shooting of their mother are currently being interviewed to gain a clearer understanding of the events that transpired. Authorities are investigating whether the shooting was captured by security cameras in the vicinity.

According to Sheriff Woods, individuals who witnessed the shooting or have any information pertaining to the incident are urged to contact MCSO’s detectives.

The speaker expressed a desire that the shooter had contacted them instead of resorting to taking matters into their own hands.

According to Woods, he expressed his desire that Mrs. Owens had made a call earlier to prevent the current situation. He further expressed empathy towards the children who have lost their mother.

As per the Florida Statutes, an individual is deemed to have acted justifiably if they use or threaten to use force, excluding deadly force, against another individual, provided they reasonably believe that such action is necessary to protect themselves or someone else from the other individual’s imminent use of illegal force.

The Owens Family has retained the services of prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump and attorney Anthony D. Thomas. At 3 p.m., a news conference was held where demands were made for the identification and arrest of the alleged shooter.

According to a news release from Crump’s office, the neighbor reportedly shouted racial slurs at the Owens’ children and ordered them to leave her property prior to the shooting.

The mother of AJ Owens has spoken out regarding her daughter’s passing.

At a news conference, the mother of Ajike Shantrell Owens spoke out about the death of her daughter. Owens was reportedly shot and killed after confronting a neighbor, according to authorities.

At a news conference held at New St. John Missionary Baptist Church, attorney Anthony Thomas delivered an opening statement before introducing Owens’ family members, friends, and community leaders.

Thomas stated that they will demand justice from Sheriff Woods, as he had promised to do his job and provide professional service with him and his deputies. They intend to hold him accountable for his promise. The call for action is clear: an arrest is needed.

According to Pamela Dias, the mother of the victim, her daughter was a vibrant individual who placed her children at the center of her world. Dias stated, “To know her is to know her kids were everything.”

According to the mother of the deceased, her daughter was shot and killed in front of her nine-year-old son by an unknown assailant while standing on their neighbor’s front porch. The mother asserts that her daughter was unarmed and did not pose a threat to anyone at the time of the incident.

The baby girl was raised by a village, and the individual expresses gratitude towards each member.

According to the source, these children will now require the support of a community. The request being made is for justice, specifically for Ajike Shantrell Owens, as stated by the individual.

Following the initial statements, Bishop J. David Stockton III, who serves as the president of the Marion County Chapter of the NAACP, addressed the crowd and echoed the call for a thorough and open investigation into the shooting.

According to him, the reason for their presence is a reflection of the current situation and the reality of residing in Florida. However, he expressed his desire for a different scenario.

According to the speaker, Black individuals are living in a state of fear when it comes to leaving their homes. According to the speaker, they are currently experiencing a perpetual sense of apprehension.

At a news conference, Bishop J. David Stockton III, who is the President of the Marion County Chapter of the NAACP, discussed the death of a Florida mother of four. The woman was reportedly shot and killed after confronting a neighbor, as per authorities.

Stockton emphasized the need for urgency in the investigation.

The speaker expressed a desire for accountability and justice, and emphasized the importance of holding individuals within their own group to the same high standards.

The individual expressed a desire to view the object immediately. The speaker, standing before the crowd, expressed their support for the sheriff’s actions and urged him to take immediate action.

According to Jerone A. Gamble, the first vice president of the Marion County Chapter of the NAACP, the shooting highlights the abundance of guns in Florida.

According to authorities, Jerone A. Gamble, the first vice president of the Marion County Chapter of the NAACP, spoke at a news conference regarding the death of a Florida mother of four who was shot and killed after confronting a neighbor.

According to him, Florida is going to be like the “wild, wild west”. According to the speaker, unless action is taken to address the situation, they will be killed both on the right and left sides.

According to sources, Owens has children ranging from four to 13 years old. A vigil has been scheduled in her honor for Thursday.