Jacksonville, Florida (32210) – A Florida woman has been sentenced after fatally shooting her 34-year-old boyfriend four times in the back, later attempting to claim self-defense. Prosecutors argued that the evidence clearly contradicted her account, noting that the victim was unarmed and shot while trying to leave. The case, heard at the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville, concluded with the judge rejecting her self-defense plea and ruling the act as murder. Community members expressed shock at the violent outcome, while officials urged the public to seek help in domestic conflicts before they escalate. The woman will now serve her sentence in state custody.
Key Facts
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BREAKING: Woman sentenced after claiming self-defense in fatal shooting of boyfriend
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IMPACT: Victim, 34, died after being shot 4 times in the back
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “The evidence does not support her self-defense claim.” – Prosecutor’s statement
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ACTION: Officials urge public to seek help in domestic conflicts before violence escalates
Hyperlocal Impact
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Precise Location:
Jacksonville, Florida (32210) – Near Normandy Boulevard & Lenox Avenue -
Community Connection:
“It’s shocking to see something like this happen in our neighborhood.”
– Deborah Collins, local store owner -
Visual Proof:
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Crisis Response
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IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
» Hubbard House Domestic Violence Hotline (Jacksonville): 904-354-3114
» National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 -
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
“Domestic disputes should never escalate to gun violence—help is always available.”
– Sheriff T.K. Waters, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Community Pulse
“VOTE: Should tougher sentences be imposed when self-defense claims are proven false?
👍 Yes, stricter punishment 👎 No, existing laws are fair
Sound off in comments – officials monitoring feedback”
⏱ Update Log
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🆕 9:30 AM: Court rejects woman’s self-defense claim, rules case as second-degree murder
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🆕 11:50 AM: Judge announces sentencing; woman remanded into state custody
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