The householder who shot and killed a University of South Carolina pupil who tried to enter the improper dwelling on his avenue close to campus was justified, say police.
Nick Donofrio, 20, died within the early hours of Saturday morning after he banged and kicked on the entrance door of the improper home and was shot when he broke a window and grabbed the door deal with, in response to the Columbia Police Department.
Police mentioned that the shooter legally owned the gun and was protected by the state’s “Stand Your Ground” regulation and no fees shall be filed.
“After consulting with the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office regarding the circumstances of the South Holly Street fatal shooting last weekend, charges will not be filed against the homeowner. As a result, the homeowner’s name will not be publicly released,” the Columbia Police Department mentioned in an announcement on Wednesday.
“The Columbia Police Department (CPD) and Solicitor’s Office have deemed the incident as a justifiable homicide under the Protection of Persons and Property Act.
“The determination is based on several factors to include evidence gathered at the scene, review of surveillance video that captures moments before the shooting, audio evidence, and witness statements.”
Investigators say that the incident occurred simply earlier than 2am, when officers have been known as to reply to a house invasion in progress.
When they arrived on the scene they discovered Donofrio’s physique on the entrance porch of the house, which is located on the identical avenue he lived on.
No fees shall be filed over capturing dying of pupil Nick Donofrio
(Louis Donofrio/Facebook)
Police say that the scholar “mistakenly went to the wrong home and attempted to enter by repeatedly knocking, banging, and kicking at the front door while manipulating the door handle.”
While a lady on the home known as the police a male went to seize his gun. And when Donofrio broke the glass and tried to get into the home he was hit by a single shot which hit him within the higher physique.
“This is a heartbreaking case for all involved. Our lead investigator has diligently worked to gather all the facts surrounding this incident. He has also maintained contact with the Donofrio family throughout the investigation,” mentioned Chief WH ‘Skip’ Holbrook.
“We at the Columbia Police Department extend our deepest condolences for their immeasurable loss.”
Donofrio’s mom, Dina Dinofrio, says her complete household is shocked at her son’s dying.
“It’s just hitting me now. He was a sweet kid. He was funny, he was intelligent, he was just a good person. He had a good heart. He had a good soul,” she instructed The New Haven Register.“I think anybody would be proud to have him for a son.”
Source: www.impartial.co.uk
